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South Pacific Convergence Zone (SPCZ) A convergence stretching diagonally across the South Pacific, largely due to converging winds from the Pacific and Andes Highs on the northeast side with transient Highs spinning off the coast of AU. See Bob McDavitt discussion at https://metbob.wordpress.com/2021/08/29/bob-blog-29-aug/ See also this illustrated description of this event also in Bob McDavitt's weather blog, where he follows this regularly with an eye on the routing of cruising sailors. South Pacific Convergence Zone. See also Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ). Abbreviation:  SPCZ

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