Russell, Bay of Islands
Last updated: 03:03 am
Today's Rating
Marginal
⛅
Mainly clear
18 kts
E · Gusts 38 kts
1.3 m
Period 6s · ENE
20°C
Sea 21°C
24 km
Humidity 62%
UV Index
3
Humidity
62%
Conditions
Mainly clear
Skipper's Outlook
"A moderate breeze and a small swell — perfectly manageable conditions for most charters. The inner bay will be calm. Fishing should be productive."
Generated from live conditions data · 03:03 am
7-Day Forecast
Today
☁️
20° 12°
21 kts
1.3m swell
Sat, 4 Apr
🌫️
21° 13°
16 kts
1.3m swell
Sun, 5 Apr
☁️
21° 15°
19 kts
1.4m swell
Mon, 6 Apr
⛈️
20° 16°
19 kts
1.7m swell
Tue, 7 Apr
⛈️
21° 16°
13 kts
2.7m swell
Wed, 8 Apr
⛅
22° 14°
22 kts
1.9m swell
Thu, 9 Apr
☁️
23° 14°
19 kts
1.1m swell
Navigation Reference
Bay of Islands Marine Zone Charts
Official charts from Northland Regional Council, the Department of Conservation, and MPI Biosecurity New Zealand. Use the tabs to navigate between zone types. Click any chart to enlarge.
Northland Regional Council
Bay of Islands — All Protection Areas
Overview of all marine protection areas in the Bay of Islands. Shows Maunganui Bay to Opourua no-take area (red), Mimiwhangata no-take area (red), Te Rāwhiti Inlet Caulerpa CAN (orange), and Cape Brett no commercial fishing area (blue).
*Except kina gathering by permit
Zone Quick Reference
| Area | Type | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|
Te Rāwhiti Inlet | Caulerpa CAN |
|
Maunganui Bay to Opourua | Rāhui Tapu |
|
Mimiwhangata | Rāhui Tapu |
|
Cape Brett Area | Commercial Fishing Restriction |
|
Marine Mammal Safe Zones | Speed Restriction |
|
Bay of Islands Sanctuary | Marine Mammal Sanctuary |
|
Important: Charts are sourced from official NRC and DOC publications and are reproduced for reference only. Regulations are subject to change — always verify current rules before navigating. Carry current nautical charts on board at all times. For the latest information visit nrc.govt.nz/marineareas and doc.govt.nz.
Data sources: Weather data from Open-Meteo (open-meteo.com). Marine wave data from Open-Meteo Marine API. Marine zone charts © Northland Regional Council and Department of Conservation — reproduced for reference purposes. Data is updated every 10 minutes. This dashboard is provided as a planning guide only — always consult your skipper for the definitive assessment of conditions before any charter. Kōtare Quest Charters reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any charter based on skipper assessment of conditions.