Hawke's Bay today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time tomorrow 7:30–8:50 am average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 5.1 ft · 44 °F moderate · 5.4 s from the west
- Wind · air 15 mph · 40 °F from the WSW, gusts 30 · overcast
- Sun 8:03 am–6:01 pm 9 h 58 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 6:58 pm waning gibbous · rises at 6:58 pm
- Diving tomorrow 8:30–11:30 am great day · 9/10
- Pressure 29.94 inHg falling · falling tomorrow
Today, Wednesday, October 28, in Hawke's Bay the sun rises at 8:03 am and sets at 6:01 pm: 9 h 58 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 6:58 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:50 am to 3:50 am and from 2:22 pm to 4:22 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 5.1 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the west-southwest (15 mph). Overcast, 40 °F.
Fishing in Hawke's Bay today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 2:22–4:22 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.31 inHg in 24 h), moderate onshore wind (17 mph) and some swell (4.8 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm, combines a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure and moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: Atlantic cod, Atlantic halibut, Atlantic wolffish and haddock. October is one of the months when these are seen most: haddock. What you can catch
We don't show the tide for Hawke's Bay, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Hawke's Bay
Is it a beach day?
- Cloudy (78% cloud cover)
- Feels like 27 °F: chilly for the beach
- Fresh onshore wind (18 mph): blowing sand
- Swim with care: 4.7 ft waves every 5 s
- Water at 44 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 4.7 ft
4.7 ft waves every 5 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 44 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 18 mph
Fresh onshore wind (18 mph): blowing sand.
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Hawke's Bay, so it doesn't count in the rating.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Hawke's Bay
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- Hawke Flat 6.1 mi · W
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Webcams near Hawke's Bay
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Tides in Hawke's Bay
Tides in Hawke's Bay: not available yet
There is no tide station near Hawke's Bay, and we can't rely on the global tide model on this coast: for now we don't show its tide.
Meanwhile, see the tide in Bad Harbour · 16 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Hawke's Bay
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.6 ft
- Significant5.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest11 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 11 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 11 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces northwest and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 6.8 ft with a period of 6 s, from the west-northwest (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water cools over the next few days: about 43.3 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.7 °F).
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 8:28 pm (local time).
Diving in Hawke's Bay today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 4.4 ft waves: careful getting in and out
- Moderate onshore wind (14 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 3.3 ft at 5 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 44.4 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:35 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 6:58 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, combines weak current and the sun high, though with waves and moderate wind. Also worth a look from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm, with weak current, though with waves and moderate wind.
We don't have a reliable tide for Hawke's Bay, so slack water doesn't count in the rating.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
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Weather in Hawke's Bay
Now in Hawke's Bay
- Low / high
- 32 / 40 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 4%
- Clouds
- 95%
- Humidity
- 60%
- Dew pointDew point
- 27 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 30
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Falling now (−0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.28 inHg. Falling pressure: anglers say fish feed more before the change. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 35° | 34° | 32° | 33° | 36° | 38° | 39° | 40° |
| Wind (mph) | 13 NW | 13 NW | 14 NW | 14 NW | 14 WNW | 17 W | 16 W | 15 W |
| Gusts | 26 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 36 | 34 | 29 |
| Waves | 5.2 ft | 5.0 ft | 4.9 ft | 4.7 ft | 4.4 ft | 4.8 ft | 5.1 ft | 5.1 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 pm 40° 15 W 5.1 ft
- 12:00 am 40° 13 W 5.1 ft
- 3:00 am 38° 12 W 4.7 ft
- 6:00 am 38° 11 W 4.3 ft
- 9:00 am 38° 11 W 4.0 ft
- 12:00 pm 40° 13 WSW 3.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 42° 16 WSW 3.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 42° 15 WSW 4.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 32 / 40 °F | 18 mph WNW | 5.2 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 38 / 43 °F | 16 mph WSW | 5.1 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 41 / 48 °F | 19 mph SW | 4.5 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 31 / 40 °F | 7 mph N | 2.6 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 27 / 39 °F | 14 mph W | 4.2 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 32 / 42 °F | 18 mph W | 6.8 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 29 / 33 °F | 14 mph WNW | 6.8 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 29 / 40 °F | 16 mph SSE | 5.1 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 39 / 43 °F | 13 mph SW | 6.0 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 35 / 50 °F | 6 mph S | 3.9 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 37 / 45 °F | 12 mph E | 3.1 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 37 / 43 °F | 12 mph ENE | 4.3 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 34 / 39 °F | 9 mph NW | 4.9 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 29 / 35 °F | 9 mph NW | 3.7 ft |
- Thu 29 Light drizzle 38° / 43° 5.1 ft
- Fri 30 Drizzle 41° / 48° 4.5 ft
- Sat 31 Snow 31° / 40° 2.6 ft
- Sun 1 Light snow 27° / 39° 4.2 ft
- Mon 2 Light snow 32° / 42° 6.8 ft
- Tue 3 Light snow 29° / 33° 6.8 ft
- Wed 4 Light snow 29° / 40° 5.1 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain today. See the models →
- Outlook The next few weeks look normal for the time of year. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−5.3 °F; normal high: 45 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 8:28 pm (local time).
The sun in Hawke's Bay
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:51 am
- Full dark 7:13 pm
- Civil dawn 7:29 am
- Civil dusk 6:35 pm
- Solar noon 1:02 pm (26° high)
- Daylight 9 h 58 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:13 pm
- Full dark 7:13 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,355,981 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Hawke's Bay
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,434 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:50–3:50 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:22–4:22 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:11 am–12:11 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:28–7:28 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 4:59 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 3:33 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 8:18 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 11:24 amNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Hawke's Bay
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: even 1.4 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (0.75 mi from Hawke's Bay) out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 1.4 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 1.4 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 1.4 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 1.4 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 1.4 mi. Cast far from the beach, ideally around high tide.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 1.4 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 1.4 mi out.
Source: EMODnet Bathymetry DTM 2024 (CC BY 4.0), cells of about 380 ft; depth at the lowest astronomical tide. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near Hawke's BayTides nearby
- Port Saunders6.8 mi
- Eddies Cove West10 mi
- River of Ponds10 mi
- Port au Choix12 mi
- Daniel's Harbour31 mi
- Bird Cove33 mi
- Brig Bay34 mi
- Portland Creek36 mi
Hawke's Bay at a glance
- Town or city of about 297 people. Coordinates: 50.600° N, 57.165° W.
- It is 291 mi northwest of St. John's, the main place in Newfoundland and Labrador. The sun rises 24 min later and sets 11 min later than in St. John's.
- Its coast faces northwest.
Questions about Hawke's BayQuestions
What time is sunset today in Hawke's Bay?
At 6:01 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:35 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Hawke's Bay?
At 8:05 am. First light comes at 6:52 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 92% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 3:33 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:50–3:50 am, Minor 11:11 am–12:11 pm, Major 2:22–4:22 pm, Minor 6:28–7:28 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Hawke's Bay?
Overcast, from 32 °F to 40 °F, with a moderate breeze from the west-southwest (15 mph) and a 4% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Hawke's Bay?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 5.1 ft waves with a period of 5.4 s from the west. The water is 44.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit Hawke's Bay?
The best time to visit Hawke's Bay is from July to August: highs of 68 °F, about 13 rainy days a month and 6 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).