Cape Nelson Forecast Detail
Cape Nelson Weather Forecast
Current conditions, the seven-day outlook, wind and applicable marine forecasts for Cape Nelson.
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Current conditions and 7 day outlook
Conditions here can shift quickly through the day, so use this as the broad weather picture alongside the separate wind and pressure sections below.
Last Reported
Current weather
15.2°C
Today
Shower or two.
Maximum
25.0°C
Minimum
17.0°C
Rain
50% chance
Fri
23 Oct
Shower or two.
Range
17.0°C to 25.0°C
Rain
50% chance
Sat
24 Oct
Rain increasing.
Range
11.0°C to 18.0°C
Rain
2 to 10 mm · 90% chance
Sun
25 Oct
Rain.
Range
10.0°C to 15.0°C
Rain
5 to 15 mm · 95% chance
Mon
26 Oct
Showers.
Range
8.0°C to 15.0°C
Rain
0 to 4 mm · 80% chance
Tue
27 Oct
Shower or two.
Range
8.0°C to 16.0°C
Rain
0 to 2 mm · 60% chance
Wed
28 Oct
Shower or two.
Range
10.0°C to 17.0°C
Rain
0 to 1 mm · 50% chance
Thu
29 Oct
Partly cloudy.
Range
10.0°C to 17.0°C
Rain
0 to 1 mm · 30% chance
Cape Nelson · Wind Forecast
Current wind and 7 day outlook
Wind direction and strength can change how exposed a location feels, especially around open water, beaches, piers, and headlands.
Last Reported
Current speed
28.0 km/h
Direction
W
Today max
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Reading the wind
Wind direction and strength can affect comfort, casting, and exposure around this location.
Wind gusts can be stronger than the average wind speed, so it's worth checking the gust forecast if you're planning to fish from an exposed location or need to know about potential changes in conditions.
Even modest wind can affect comfort and casting, especially where the water is exposed.
The marker shows the current wind direction, while the daily outlook below shows whether conditions are likely to build or ease over the coming days.
Cape Nelson · Pressure Forecast
Barometric pressure
Pressure is most useful for fishing when it shows movement. A stable, rising, or falling trend can add context to the rest of today’s fishing forecast.
Last Reported
Interpretation
Pressure trend is still building from recent samples. Current pressure is available, but there needs to be more readings before it can be interpreted.
Pressure is only one signal. Wind, tide, solunar timing, water movement, and local structure still matter.
Pressure movement
Recent readings build the pressure trend used for interpretation.
Cape Nelson · Marine Forecast
Waves, water, boating comfort & water temperature
Marine forecasts are guidance only. Conditions can change quickly on exposed water.
Current marine state
Current wave
2.78 m
Max wave
2.98 m
Wave period
13.35 s
Swell
2.92 m
Wind wave
0.56 m
Water temp
15.8 C
Marine interpretation
The wave conditions appear relatively calm in the currently available marine data.
Marine caution
Higher waves suggest a conservative approach, especially in exposed areas. Forecast wave heights are averages rather than peak conditions. Individual waves may exceed the forecast height at times. Wind and local chop can quickly affect comfort and control. Wave period around 14.2 s can influence how conditions feel on the water. Conditions in open water can change quickly, so keep checking throughout the session.
Water temperature
Water temperature is around 15.8 C, so accidental immersion should still be treated seriously. Cool or cold water can affect grip, coordination, and swimming ability. Hypothermia is a real risk, particularly if you become immersed in the water. Wind and rough water can increase the impact of an accidental immersion.
Check local marine warnings, ramps, vessel limits and current conditions before heading out.
Unsure about wave heights & boats? Check before heading out.
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