At Waiau River Mouth, the current conditions show an overcast sky with a temperature of 12°C, 60% humidity, and a northwest wind at 13 knots. Over the next 24-48 hours, expect the northwest wind to remain steady around 10-15 knots, with potential brief gusts as weather systems pass. The weather will transition from overcast to partly cloudy, with a chance of patchy rain by Sunday as moisture increases, typical for October in this region. River flow is stable at 269.3 cubic meters per second and is expected to remain steady without significant flood risk given normal seasonal forecasts. Sunrise and sunset times are approximately 7:05 AM and 8:05 PM local time, respectively. No specific maritime or coastal warnings are currently issued, but local conditions suggest staying alert for brief showers and moderate northwest winds typical of early spring coastal New Zealand.