Today's forecast is fine spells, with a chance of afternoon and evening showers. Also light winds and afternoon sea breezes, and a chilly night.

It's a three-clothing layer day today with a high of 18 and an overnight low of 6 degrees.

Low tide is at 12.20pm and high tide is at 6.40pm. Sea temperature is 16 degrees. There's an average sea swell of about 0.3m and sunset tonight is at 7.31pm.

If you're going fishing today the best fish bite time is between 10.44am and 12.44pm.

This day in NZ history, in 1924 was the first trans-global radio transmission to London. From the family sheep station in Shag Valley, East Otago, amateur radio operator Frank Bell sent a groundbreaking Morse code transmission received and replied to by London-based amateur operator Cecil Goyder.

In 1954 was New Zealand Opera Group's first opening night. Soon to be renamed the New Zealand Opera Company, the Group performed 'The Telephone' in Wellington. The performance was broadcast live on radio.

This day in world history in 1867 the Alaska territory was formally transferred to the U.S. from Russian control.

Our quote for today is from Roy T. Bennett who said 'Do what is right, not what is easy nor what is popular.”

To catch up on activities happening around the Bay please check out our What's On page. Have a great day!