Terms of Use
Last updated 28 June 2026
Welcome to WeatherNZ. By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you don’t agree with them, please don’t use the site.
About our forecasts
WeatherNZ presents weather forecasts and current conditions for locations across New Zealand, drawn from third-party meteorological data providers (currently Open-Meteo). Forecasts are computer-generated predictions, not guarantees. Weather is inherently uncertain, and the actual conditions you experience may differ from what is shown.
Weather data & attribution
Weather data on WeatherNZ is provided by Open-Meteo.com and is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Forecasts are computer-generated model output and may differ from observed conditions. Wave height, swell period, swell direction and sea surface temperature on our beach pages come from Open-Meteo’s marine model under the same licence. That model runs on a coarse ocean grid, so marine figures describe a stretch of coast rather than an exact point; each beach page states how far offshore its sample was taken.
Tide predictions
Tide times and heights are sourced from Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand and licensed for reuse under CC BY 4.0. This site contains data sourced from LINZ. Predictions are for the nearest tide station, not for the beach itself, and the curve between high and low water is interpolated. They are not suitable for navigation — for that, use LINZ’s own tables.
Not for safety-critical decisions
The information here is provided for general interest and convenience only. Please don’t rely on it for any decision where weather could affect safety, health, or property — including aviation, marine, alpine, agricultural, or emergency situations. For warnings and safety-critical forecasts, always consult official sources such as MetService.
Provided “as is”
WeatherNZ is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied — including accuracy, completeness, reliability, or fitness for a particular purpose. We don’t warrant that the site will always be available, uninterrupted, or error-free.
Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, WeatherNZ and its operators accept no liability for any loss, damage, injury, or inconvenience arising from your use of — or reliance on — the information on this site, whether direct, indirect, or consequential.
Changes
We may update the site and these terms from time to time. Any changes take effect when posted here, and your continued use of WeatherNZ means you accept the current terms.
Contact
These terms are governed by the laws of New Zealand. If you have any questions, get in touch at hello@weathernz.co.nz.