{"id":282717,"date":"2026-02-13T20:13:14","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T20:13:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/282717\/"},"modified":"2026-02-13T20:13:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T20:13:14","slug":"sailgp-waitemata-harbour-weather-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/282717\/","title":{"rendered":"SailGP Waitemat\u0101 Harbour weather report"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>SailGP racing is scheduled to start at 1600 on the Waitemat\u0101 Harbour. So what conditions should the fleet expect to experience?<\/p>\n<p>With PredictWind data refreshed at 0650 this morning.<\/p>\n<p>The overall picture is stable and favourable.<br \/>\nThere are no significant weather risks in the forecast.<br \/>\nRain is unlikely during racing hours.<br \/>\nThe sea state will be slightly bumpy but predictable.<br \/>\nThe tide will be approximately three quarters of the way through its incoming cycle, providing a fair and consistent racing surface.<\/p>\n<p>The fleet is expected to use the 18 metre wing, appropriate for the forecast breeze range. Conditions point toward a fast afternoon without excessive pressure.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Advertisement, article continues below &#8211;<a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grandbanks.com\/models\/gb54\/?utm_source=hs_email&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8K9iri0Oi6fhg_rfyb3yrhF4YRTznG94LE7SYVqnhiJkcFCbZR0jFtVgqxQtG3Rg2LxBha\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"a2t-link\" aria-label=\"728\u00d790-GT60-animated\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" style=\"display: inline-block; max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/728x90-GT60-animated.gif\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" data-eio-rwidth=\"728\" data-eio-rheight=\"90\"\/><\/a><br \/>\nPredictWind weather predictions for Saturday 14 February.<br \/>\nWind<\/p>\n<p>Southwest 11 to 15 knots.<br \/>Model consensus 13 knots.<\/p>\n<p>Gusts 20 to 26 knots.<br \/>Model consensus gust 21 knots.<\/p>\n<p>Rain<\/p>\n<p>Low confidence for light showers.<\/p>\n<p>If rain occurs, it is expected to be brief and light.<\/p>\n<p>Lightning<\/p>\n<p>No lightning forecast for the afternoon period. Lightning is always a major concern for SailGP race management; F50 in\/out via cranes is not acceptable when lightning is predicted.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Advertisement, article continues below &#8211;<a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grandbanks.com\/models\/gb54\/?utm_source=hs_email&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8K9iri0Oi6fhg_rfyb3yrhF4YRTznG94LE7SYVqnhiJkcFCbZR0jFtVgqxQtG3Rg2LxBha\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"a2t-link\" aria-label=\"728\u00d790-GT60-animated\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" style=\"display: inline-block; max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/728x90-GT60-animated.gif\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" data-eio-rwidth=\"728\" data-eio-rheight=\"90\"\/><\/a><br \/>\nCloud<\/p>\n<p>Cloud cover forecast at 100 percent throughout the afternoon.<\/p>\n<p>Temperature<\/p>\n<p>Temperature near 20\u00b0C.<br \/>Peak 21\u00b0C around 4.00pm.<\/p>\n<p>Sea state<\/p>\n<p>Wave height approximately 0.5 metres.<br \/>Wave period 2 seconds.<\/p>\n<p>Tide<\/p>\n<p>Incoming. Approximately three quarters through the flood at 4.00pm.<\/p>\n<p>Summary<\/p>\n<p>Moderate southwest breeze with a solid gust range.<br \/>\nSmall but active harbour sea state.<br \/>\nFull cloud cover.<br \/>\nDry conditions likely.<\/p>\n<p>Suitable conditions for quick, controlled racing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"SailGP racing is scheduled to start at 1600 on the Waitemat\u0101 Harbour. 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