Last updated: 10:51am (UTC+13:00)

There’s something quietly beautiful about a coastal morning at Cabbage Tree in Toko Mouth — especially when the weather tells its own gentle story.

🌡️ Temperature

It’s been a cool but comfortable stretch, with temperatures ranging from a crisp 7.9°C overnight to a pleasant high of 17.3°C. The daily average sits at 10.7°C, keeping things fresh and invigorating — classic coastal Otago conditions.

💧 Humidity

Moist sea air has kept humidity levels fairly high. We’ve seen a low of 62%, climbing to a misty 94%, with the average hovering around 83%. Perfect weather for lush greenery and that unmistakable ocean scent.

🌬️ Wind

Calm is the theme. Wind speeds have been minimal, averaging just 0.4 m/s, with a top gust of 2.6 m/s. The breeze, when it does stir, drifts in from the west-northwest (301°) — gentle enough to barely ripple the water.

🌦️ Rainfall

After a dry spell, we recorded 12.0 mm of rain — all falling within a single period. The landscape will certainly appreciate the refresh.

🌤️ Sunshine & Solar

Sunshine has been modest, with 2.8 hours of sun and solar radiation peaking at 412.7 W/m². The 24-hour average UV index sits low at 0.6, reaching a mild high of 3.4, so while the sun made an appearance, it remained relatively soft.

🌡️ Atmospheric Pressure

Barometric pressure has remained steady, ranging between 1010.9 hPa and 1016.7 hPa, averaging 1013.3 hPa — a sign of relatively settled conditions.

Overall, it’s been a calm, cool, and slightly damp period at Cabbage Tree. With light winds and soft sunshine filtering through, it’s the kind of weather that invites a quiet beach walk, a warm jacket, and a moment to simply take in the rhythm of the coast.