Set the timer to 125 seconds

Online timer for 125 seconds

Standing beside the radio or phone while the MetService marine forecast plays keeps your attention on the details that affect the day on the water. A 125 seconds countdown gives you a defined listening window without pulling you away to another task. Stay close enough to catch the outlook, wind direction, swell, visibility, and any warnings relevant to your stretch of New Zealand coast.

While the marine forecast moves through different areas, several countdowns can separate one listening pass from the next. One may cover the initial broadcast, followed immediately by another while you replay or check the details for Cook Strait, the Hauraki Gulf, or your local waters. Consecutive runs also make it easier to compare an updated forecast without losing track of how long you have been listening.

Once the marine forecast and the signal have finished, leave a small buffer before the next job. That spare moment can absorb a longer regional bulletin, let you note a wind change, or give you time to confirm which forecast period applies to your trip. If the broadcast ends early, use the remainder to review what you heard instead of moving straight into another task.