Set the timer to 144 seconds

Online timer for 144 seconds

Stay beside the radio or phone while the MetService marine forecast plays, using 144 seconds to keep track without letting the rest of the morning run away. The interval suits a focused listen for wind, swell, visibility, and warnings while you remain close enough to pause what you are doing if a detail affects plans on the water.

While the coastal update is playing, keep the alert volume above nearby conversation, an idling ute, clattering gear, or wind around the boat ramp. Because those sounds can cover a brief signal, place the device within sight as well as earshot. Watching the remaining time occasionally means the end is still clear even when the audible alert disappears into background noise.

If another forecast segment follows, let the first interval finish before starting it again, then reset it immediately while you are still beside the broadcast. A second run can separate the general outlook from the forecast for your coastal area, making notes easier to match with each section. If the relevant report continues across the boundary, restart once and keep listening rather than treating the signal as a reason to stop.