Multiple warnings have been issued for Auckland's west coast beaches on Tuesday as a powerful Southern Ocean storm whips up deadly waves.
"The entire western side of New Zealand is a 'NO GO' for being in the sea for the next few days as very dangerous conditions move in," WeatherWatch warns.
"The West Coast will be most impacted by waves as high as 10 metres. Very dangerous waves of up to seven metres may impact the western North Island.
"Eastern areas are calmer - but remember strong winds will be blowing out to sea so if on floatable devices that increases your chances of getting into trouble. If in doubt, please stay out."
Auckland's Safeswim site has issued warnings to beachgoers to stay away from the surf today. Here are the current list of warnings:
No swimming
No swimming due to dangerous conditions.
- Karekare Beach
Strong currents
Strong currents, swimming not advised.
- Muriwai
- Piha Beach
- Bethells Beach
Large surf
Large surf, swimming not advised.
- Muriwai
- Bethells Beach
- Piha Beach
Strong offshore winds
Strong offshore winds, inflatable and non-powered craft use not advised.
- Orewa
Strong onshore winds
Strong onshore winds, caution advised.
- Bethells Beach
