As the clock ticks past 9:35 pm in Toko Mouth, the weather at Cabbage Tree feels unmistakably coastal and calm, with nature settling into a cool, moisture‑laden night.

The temperature is sitting at 11.8 °C, a gentle chill that’s typical for the area after sunset. It’s cool without being uncomfortable, and with the wind chill matching the actual temperature, conditions feel stable rather than biting. Earlier in the day, temperatures climbed to 19.4 °C, reminding us that autumn still has a few mild moments left to offer.

Humidity is noticeably high at 92%, wrapping the landscape in a damp, heavy atmosphere. This moisture in the air is reflected in the dew point of 10.6 °C, which explains the slight clamminess and the likelihood of dew forming on grass, vehicles, and rooftops overnight.

Barometric pressure currently sits at 999.9 hPa, on the lower side, hinting at unsettled conditions nearby. While nothing dramatic is unfolding right now, this kind of pressure often accompanies passing showers or lingering cloud — very much in character for the Catlins coast.

Rain has already made its presence known today, with 9.6 mm recorded, contributing to a monthly total of 39.9 mm so far. Although rainfall has eased for now, earlier showers peaked at a rate of 7.2 mm/h, enough to freshen the air and deepen the greens of the surrounding bush.

With solar radiation at zero and a UV index of 0, night has fully taken over. The day did manage 3.5 hours of sunshine, with peak radiation reaching 410 W/m², but clouds clearly dominated much of the daylight period.

Overall, it’s a classic Toko Mouth evening: cool, damp, and quietly atmospheric. The kind of night where the sea air hangs low, the ground glistens faintly, and the sounds of nature feel just a little closer. A perfect reminder of why this rugged stretch of coast has such a distinctive mood — especially after dark.