Marlborough-Nelson Marine Radio broadcasts the latest MetService marine weather forecasts for sea areas Cook, Stephens, Abel, Conway, and Grey on Channels 01, 04, 05, 60, 63, and 65 at 0835, 1135, 1335, and 1735 daily.
- The full forecast for today and the following four days is broadcast at 0835 and 1735.
- An abridged forecast covering today and tomorrow is broadcast at 1135 and 1335.
Maritime Radio also transmits marine weather forecasts at 0533, 0733, 1033, 1333, 1733, and 2133. These are announced on Channel 16, after which you should switch to the relevant channel for your area to hear the full broadcast.
If you miss a scheduled forecast, Marlborough-Nelson Marine Radio operators are happy to provide an update on request. Just call and specify the sea area or type of weather information you need.
Other useful sources for weather information include:
