Arutanga tides today
- Tide now 2.0 ft ↑ rising · high 11:50 am (2.1 ft)
- Best time to fish 4:50–6:50 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach tomorrow 1:00–6:00 pm Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 6.8 ft · 77 °F moderate · 10.2 s from the south-southeast
- Wind · air 15 mph · 75 °F from the E, gusts 20 · light drizzle
- Surf tomorrow 1.9–3.0 ft Fair day · 5/10 · 6:00–10:00 am
- Sun 6:01 am–6:45 pm 12 h 44 min of daylight
- Moon 90% · 10:01 pm waning gibbous · rises at 10:01 pm
Today in Arutanga there is high tide at 11:50 am (2.1 ft) and low tides at 5:36 am and 5:46 pm. Tide coefficient 82. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 11:50 am. The sun rises at 6:01 am and sets at 6:45 pm: 12 h 44 min of daylight. The moon is 90% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 10:01 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:29 am to 3:29 am and from 2:01 pm to 4:01 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 6.8 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the east (15 mph). Light drizzle, 75 °F.
Fishing in Arutanga today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 5:36 am
- Sunrise at 6:01 am
- Steady pressure (30.03 inHg), moderate offshore wind (16 mph) and 7.1 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 82 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:40 am to 6:30 am, combines the 5:36 am low tide and sunrise, though with moderate wind. Also worth a try from 4:50 pm to 6:50 pm, with the 5:46 pm low tide and sunset, though with moderate wind.
Beach day in Arutanga
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 79 °F: pleasant
- Water at 77 °F (warm)
- Low tide at 5:46 pm: more sand
- Rain (0.02 in)
- Moderate offshore wind (16 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 7.0 ft
7.0 ft waves every 10 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 77 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 12 · SPF 50
Max UV 12 (extreme): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 11:00 am–3:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 16 mph
Moderate offshore wind (16 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 5:46 pm
Low tide at 5:36 am and 5:46 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 11:50 am.
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 Arutanga
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- Ootu Beach 2.7 mi · NE
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Tides in Arutanga
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 5:36 am -0.2 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 11:50 am 2.1 ft · coef. 82
- ▼ Low tide 5:46 pm 0.0 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 56 min to high tide at 11:50 am.
Tide coefficient 82 for the 11:50 am high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 2.3 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: an average range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on December 24 (2.9 ft) and the lowest, on June 15 (-0.5 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero of US nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLLW
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 25 to 27 (coefficient 87, 2.8 ft range). The smallest, from October 16 to 18 (coefficient 41, 1.4 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 6:01 am · 6:45 pm | Low tide 5:36 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 11:50 am · 2.1 ft | Low tide 5:46 pm · 0.0 ft | — | Coef. 82 | 90% | Major periods 1:29 am · 2:01 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 6:00 am · 6:46 pm | High tide 12:11 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 6:37 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 12:53 pm · 2.1 ft | Low tide 6:48 pm · 0.0 ft | Coef. 80 | 81% | Major periods 2:33 am · 3:06 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:00 am · 6:46 pm | High tide 1:14 am · 2.5 ft | Low tide 7:42 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 2:00 pm · 2.0 ft | Low tide 7:54 pm · 0.1 ft | Coef. 76 | 72% | Major periods 3:37 am · 4:09 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 5:59 am · 6:47 pm | High tide 2:21 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 8:48 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 3:09 pm · 2.1 ft | Low tide 9:03 pm · 0.1 ft | Coef. 74 | 61% | Major periods 4:39 am · 5:08 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:59 am · 6:47 pm | High tide 3:28 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 9:54 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 4:14 pm · 2.1 ft | Low tide 10:11 pm · 0.1 ft | Coef. 74 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:35 am · 6:02 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:58 am · 6:48 pm | High tide 4:32 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 10:56 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 5:14 pm · 2.2 ft | Low tide 11:16 pm · 0.1 ft | Coef. 76 | 38% | Major periods 6:27 am · 6:52 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:58 am · 6:48 pm | High tide 5:31 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 11:52 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 6:09 pm · 2.3 ft | — | Coef. 78 | 28% | Major periods 7:15 am · 7:38 pm | Low |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLLW. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Aitutaki Island station (NOAA), 1.4 mi from Arutanga. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Pago Pago Harbor reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Arutanga
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common3.4 ft
- Significant6.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest13 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 13 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 13 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Offshore wind. The coast faces west and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 12 ft with a period of 10 s, from the south-southeast (rough).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water colder than normal for late October (−2.3 °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 10:54 am (local time).
Surf in Arutanga today
Surf today
Good- 3.0–4.5 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 5.4 ft swell at 11 s from the south-southwest, average; it hits this coast at an angle
- Moderate offshore wind (16 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Rising tide (high tide at 11:50 am)
- Light: First light 5:38 am · sunrise 6:01 am · sunset 6:45 pm · last light 7:08 pm
- Tide: low 5:36 am (-0.2 ft), high 11:50 am (2.1 ft) and low 5:46 pm (-0.0 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 77.0 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 661 kJ · High power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:00 am to 10:00 am, has a good size and light offshore wind.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Arutanga today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around high tide (11:50 am): little current from 11:10 am to 12:20 pm
- 4.9 ft swell at 11 s from the south: strong surge on the bottom
- Moderate offshore wind (15 mph): it pushes surface swimmers away from shore
- 0.2 mph current toward the west-northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
Not a day for shore diving: swell, wind, current or storms during the best window. If you go, go with a dive shop and only if they give the OK.
- Slack water today: low tide 5:36 am (5:00–6:10 am), high tide 11:50 am (11:10 am–12:20 pm), low tide 5:46 pm (5:10–6:20 pm) and high tide 12:11 am (11:40 pm–12:40 am)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 7.0 ft at 11 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 77.0 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 7:08 pm. Waning gibbous (90%), rising at 10:01 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:20 am to 1:20 pm, combines slack water at high tide, weak current and the sun high, though with a big swell and moderate wind. Also worth a look from 4:50 pm to 6:50 pm, with slack water at low tide and weak current, though with a big swell and moderate wind. Also worth a look from 6:00 am to 6:40 am, with slack water at low tide and weak current, though with a big swell and moderate wind.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
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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- Aitutaki 2 Fish seen: Pycnochromis acares, Striated Surgeonfish, Pycnochromis vanderbilti, Lavender Tang 0.9 mi
- Bubbles Below Aitutaki 0.1 mi
- Aitutaki Scuba 1.0 mi
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
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Weather in Arutanga
Now in Arutanga
- Low / high
- 74 / 76 °F
- Rain
- 0.05 in · 20%
- Clouds
- 53%
- Humidity
- 74%
- Dew pointDew point
- 67 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 10 · very high
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 34
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (−0.01 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. 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 | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 75° | 74° | 74° | 74° | 76° | 76° | 76° | 76° |
| Wind (mph) | 18 E | 18 ESE | 16 E | 16 E | 15 E | 15 E | 15 E | 18 E |
| Gusts | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 23 |
| Waves | 7.3 ft | 7.3 ft | 7.1 ft | 6.9 ft | 6.6 ft | 6.4 ft | 6.2 ft | 6.1 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 |
- 12:00 pm 76° 15 E 6.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 76° 15 E 6.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 76° 15 E 6.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 76° 18 E 6.1 ft
- 12:00 am 76° 19 E 6.0 ft
- 3:00 am 76° 17 E 5.8 ft
- 6:00 am 75° 16 ESE 5.5 ft
- 9:00 am 76° 17 ESE 5.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 74 / 76 °F | 19 mph E | 7.3 ft | 11:50 am | |
| Thu 29 | 75 / 77 °F | 19 mph ESE | 6.0 ft | 12:11 am · 12:53 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 77 / 78 °F | 16 mph E | 4.8 ft | 1:14 am · 2:00 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 76 / 78 °F | 17 mph E | 5.2 ft | 2:21 am · 3:09 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 76 / 77 °F | 24 mph ESE | 6.8 ft | 3:28 am · 4:14 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 75 / 76 °F | 30 mph ESE | 12 ft | 4:32 am · 5:14 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 73 / 74 °F | 27 mph SE | 11 ft | 5:31 am · 6:09 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 73 / 75 °F | 24 mph ESE | 7.9 ft | 6:26 am · 6:59 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 73 / 75 °F | 24 mph ESE | 7.5 ft | 7:17 am · 7:45 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 75 / 76 °F | 22 mph ESE | 7.7 ft | 8:04 am · 8:29 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 75 / 76 °F | 25 mph ESE | 8.6 ft | 8:48 am · 9:10 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 76 / 77 °F | 28 mph ESE | 9.8 ft | 9:30 am · 9:50 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 75 / 76 °F | 26 mph SE | 9.0 ft | 10:11 am · 10:29 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 75 / 76 °F | 26 mph ESE | 9.2 ft | 10:53 am · 11:09 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 75° / 77° 6.0 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 77° / 78° 4.8 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 76° / 78° 5.2 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 76° / 77° 6.8 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 75° / 76° 12 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 73° / 74° 11 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 73° / 75° 7.9 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. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−6.4 °F; normal high: 83 °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 10:54 am (local time).
The sun in Arutanga
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:12 am
- Full dark 7:35 pm
- Civil dawn 5:38 am
- Civil dusk 7:08 pm
- Solar noon 12:23 pm (84° high)
- Daylight 12 h 44 min (+1 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:16 pm
- Full dark 7:35 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,349,034 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Arutanga
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,436 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:29–3:29 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:01–4:01 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:32–8:32 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 9:31–10:31 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 · 10:29 amNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Sun, Nov 8 · 9:03 pmNov 8 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 1:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 4:54 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 Arutanga
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 900 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 0.25 mi.
From the shoreline (600 ft from Arutanga) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep850 ft
- 33 ft deep900 ft
- 66 ft deep1,000 ft
- 164 ft deep0.25 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 900 ft from shore: a good cast reaches deep water. Current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 900 ft and 66 ft at 1,000 ft from shore.
Rough estimate: here the data comes in cells of about 0.3 mi and misses details near shore (rocks, sandbars, small coves).
Source: NOAA ETOPO 2022 (CC0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near ArutangaTides nearby
All places in Cook Islands, A to Z (35) →Arutanga at a glance
- Town or city of about 143 people. Coordinates: 18.865° S, 159.798° W.
- It is 162 mi north of Avarua, the main place in Cook Islands. The sun rises 3 min later and sets 3 min earlier than in Avarua.
- The nearest tide station, Aitutaki Island, is 1.4 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces west.
Questions about ArutangaQuestions
What time is high tide today in Arutanga?
Today in Arutanga there is high tide at 11:50 am (2.1 ft) and low tides at 5:36 am and 5:46 pm. Tide coefficient 82.
What time is sunset today in Arutanga?
At 6:45 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:08 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Arutanga?
At 6:00 am. First light comes at 5:11 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 90% illuminated. New moon on Sun, Nov 8 · 9:03 pm.
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 1:29–3:29 am, Minor 7:32–8:32 am, Major 2:01–4:01 pm, Minor 9:31–10:31 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Arutanga?
Light drizzle, from 74 °F to 76 °F, with a moderate breeze from the east (15 mph) and a 20% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Arutanga?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 6.8 ft waves with a period of 10.2 s from the south-southeast. The water is 77.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Arutanga?
The best time to visit Arutanga is from June to October: highs of 80 °F to 82 °F, about 8 rainy days a month and 5 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
Tide: NOAA station Aitutaki Island (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).