metservice-nz

Fetch New Zealand weather, marine, and cyclone forecasts for named locations or coordinates.

24|6|Updated Apr 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/thecolab-ai/.skills --skill metservice-nz
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agentโ–ผ
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: metservice-nz
Source: https://github.com/thecolab-ai/.skills/tree/main/skills/metservice-nz
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/thecolab-ai/.skills --skill metservice-nz

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

It turns New Zealand weather and MetService warning information into structured, agent-friendly outputs so you can quickly answer questions about current conditions, forecasts, marine conditions, and cyclone-relevant signals for specific NZ locations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • NZ Weather (Current + Forecast): Query current conditions plus a 24-hour hourly forecast for temperature, wind, rain, cloud cover, humidity, pressure, visibility, and solar radiation for named NZ locations or custom lat/lon.
  • Marine & Wind Forecasting: Retrieve marine forecasts (waves, swell, sea temperature) and detailed wind forecasts to support coastal and offshore planning.
  • Warnings & Cyclone Support: Scrape active MetService severe warnings without an API key, and use MetOcean point-time variables for cyclone monitoring indicators like pressure trends, wind/gusts, and storm-related wave/rain context.

Quick Start

Ask your agent: โ€œFetch Auckland current conditions and give me a short summary in JSON.โ€

Frequently Asked Questions about metservice-nz

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I get New Zealand weather forecasts for specific coordinates?โ–ผ

New Zealand weather forecasts for specific coordinates are retrieved by querying custom lat/lon locations to return structured current conditions, 24-hour hourly outlooks, and 7-day daily summaries via MetOcean point-time data.

Do I need an API key to check active MetService severe weather warnings?โ–ผ

You do not need an API key to check active MetService severe weather warnings. The system can scrape active severe weather warnings directly, though an environment variable METOCEAN_API_KEY is required for querying detailed marine and weather point forecasts.

Can I retrieve marine wave and swell forecasts for NZ coastal areas?โ–ผ

You can retrieve marine wave and swell forecasts for NZ coastal areas. The system provides structured access to marine conditions including waves, swell, sea temperature, and detailed wind forecasts to support coastal and offshore planning.

What's the best way to monitor cyclone signals using weather data?โ–ผ

The best way to monitor cyclone signals using weather data is to retrieve MetOcean point-time variables for pressure trends, wind gusts, and storm-related wave and rain context, alongside active MetService severe weather warnings.

How do I output New Zealand weather data in JSON format?โ–ผ

You output New Zealand weather data in JSON format by asking your agent to fetch conditions and return a summary in JSON. The system resolves locations internally and returns structured JSON via its CLI outputs.

What weather variables are available in the 24-hour hourly outlook?โ–ผ

The 24-hour hourly outlook provides temperature, wind, rain, cloud cover, humidity, pressure, visibility, and solar radiation for named New Zealand locations or custom coordinates.