Taiohae tides today
- Tide now 0.7 ft ↓ falling · low 11:27 am (0.7 ft)
- Best time to fish 5:20–6:10 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 1/10
- Waves · water 5.1 ft · 85 °F moderate · 9.9 s from the south-southeast
- Wind · air 14 mph · 83 °F from the E, gusts 19 · partly cloudy
- Surf tomorrow 2.7–4.1 ft Poor day · 3/10 · 5:00–7:00 am
- Sun 5:22 am–5:46 pm 12 h 24 min of daylight
- Moon 90% · 8:45 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:45 pm
Today in Taiohae there are high tides at 5:09 am (4.6 ft) and 5:30 pm (4.0 ft) and low tides at 11:27 am and 11:41 pm. Tide coefficient 80. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 11:27 am. The sun rises at 5:22 am and sets at 5:46 pm: 12 h 24 min of daylight. The moon is 90% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:45 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:37 am to 2:37 am and from 1:08 pm to 3:08 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 east (14 mph). Partly cloudy, 83 °F.
Fishing in Taiohae today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 5:30 pm, coefficient 79
- Sunset at 5:46 pm, golden hour from 5:18 pm
- Steady pressure (29.88 inHg), moderate onshore wind (15 mph) and some swell (4.9 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 80 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:20 pm to 6:10 pm, combines the 5:30 pm high tide, sunset and some swell, though with moderate wind. Also worth a try from 5:00 am to 5:50 am, with the 5:09 am high tide and sunrise, though with moderate wind.
Beach day in Taiohae
Is it a beach day?
- Feels like 92 °F: hot
- Water at 85 °F (very warm)
- Low tide at 11:27 am: more sand
- Cloudy (77% cloud cover)
- 56% chance of rain
- Moderate onshore wind (16 mph): choppy water
Dangerous surf during beach hours. Stay out if the red flag is up, and never swim where there is no lifeguard.
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Dangerous · 5.2 ft
5.2 ft waves every 10 s: dangerous for swimming. Stay out if the red flag is up. High rip current risk. If you're caught in a rip current, don't swim against it: swim parallel to shore and wave for help. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 85 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 15 · SPF 50
Max UV 15 (extreme): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 10:00 am–3:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 16 mph
Moderate onshore wind (16 mph).
- Tide & sand 11:27 am
Low tide at 11:27 am and 11:41 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 5:09 am and 5:30 pm.
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 Taiohae
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Tides in Taiohae
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 5:09 am 4.6 ft · coef. 80
- ▼ Next low tide 11:27 am 0.7 ft
- ▲ High tide 5:30 pm 4.0 ft · coef. 79
- ▼ Low tide 11:41 pm 0.6 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 5 min to low tide at 11:27 am.
Tide coefficient 80 for the 5:09 am high tide and 79 for the 5:30 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 4.0 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 25 (5.0 ft) and the lowest, on August 12 (0.1 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above chart datum: the lowest astronomical tide (LAT), the zero of nautical charts in Europe. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. chart datum (LAT)
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 8 to 9 (coefficient 89, 4.2 ft range). The smallest, from October 16 to 17 (coefficient 43, 2.2 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 | 5:22 am · 5:46 pm | High tide 5:09 am · 4.6 ft | Low tide 11:27 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 5:30 pm · 4.0 ft | Low tide 11:41 pm · 0.6 ft | Coef. 80 | 90% | Major periods 12:37 am · 1:08 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 5:22 am · 5:46 pm | High tide 6:05 am · 4.5 ft | Low tide 12:26 pm · 0.8 ft | High tide 6:29 pm · 3.9 ft | — | Coef. 77 | 82% | Major periods 1:41 am · 2:13 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:22 am · 5:47 pm | Low tide 12:39 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 7:05 am · 4.5 ft | Low tide 1:30 pm · 0.8 ft | High tide 7:34 pm · 3.8 ft | Coef. 73 | 72% | Major periods 2:45 am · 3:16 pm | Low |
| Sat 31 | 5:21 am · 5:47 pm | Low tide 1:43 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 8:09 am · 4.4 ft | Low tide 2:35 pm · 0.8 ft | High tide 8:42 pm · 3.8 ft | Coef. 71 | 61% | Major periods 3:47 am · 4:16 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:21 am · 5:47 pm | Low tide 2:48 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 9:14 am · 4.4 ft | Low tide 3:38 pm · 0.8 ft | High tide 9:48 pm · 3.9 ft | Coef. 72 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:44 am · 5:10 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:21 am · 5:47 pm | Low tide 3:52 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 10:16 am · 4.4 ft | Low tide 4:37 pm · 0.8 ft | High tide 10:50 pm · 4.0 ft | Coef. 74 | 39% | Major periods 5:36 am · 6:00 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:21 am · 5:47 pm | Low tide 4:53 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 11:14 am · 4.5 ft | Low tide 5:31 pm · 0.7 ft | High tide 11:46 pm · 4.2 ft | Coef. 77 | 28% | Major periods 6:24 am · 6:47 pm | Low |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above chart datum (LAT). 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 Nuku Hiva station (TICON-4), 0.4 mi from Taiohae. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: see https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database#modifications-to-source-data
The sea at Taiohae
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.6 ft
- Significant5.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest10 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 10 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 10 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces south 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 stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 5.4 ft with a period of 10 s, from the south-southeast (moderate).
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 warmer than normal for late October (+3.4 °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 11:22 am (local time).
Surf in Taiohae today
Surf today
Fair- 3.1–4.8 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 3.8 ft swell at 10 s from the south, a bit short
- Moderate cross-shore wind (15 mph): a bit of chop
- Falling tide (low tide at 11:27 am)
- Light: First light 5:01 am · sunrise 5:22 am · sunset 5:46 pm · last light 6:08 pm
- Tide: high 5:09 am (4.6 ft), low 11:27 am (0.7 ft), high 5:30 pm (4.0 ft) and low 11:41 pm (0.6 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 84.6 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 239 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 8:00 am to 10:00 am, has a good size, though with cross-shore wind. 5:01 am to 7:00 am can also work, with a good size, though with onshore 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 Taiohae today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around low tide (11:27 am): little current from 11:00 am to 11:50 am
- 3.8 ft swell at 10 s from the south: strong surge on the bottom
- Moderate onshore wind (14 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the west, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 5:09 am (4:40–5:30 am), low tide 11:27 am (11:00–11:50 am), high tide 5:30 pm (5:00–6:00 pm) and low tide 11:41 pm (11:10 pm–12:10 am)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 4.3 ft at 11 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 84.6 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:08 pm. Waning gibbous (90%), rising at 8:45 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:20 am to 12:30 pm, combines slack water at low tide, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell and moderate wind. Also worth a look from 4:40 pm to 5:50 pm, with slack water at high tide and weak current, though with some swell and moderate wind. Also worth a look from 5:20 am to 6:00 am, with slack water at high tide and weak current, though with some 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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- Centre de plongée Marquises 0.4 mi
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Weather in Taiohae
Now in Taiohae
- Low / high
- 83 / 84 °F
- Rain
- 0.04 in · 67%
- Clouds
- 72%
- Humidity
- 76%
- Dew pointDew point
- 75 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 14 · extreme
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 30
- 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 (−0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.03 inHg. 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Light drizzle |
| Temperature | 83° | 84° | 84° | 83° | 83° | 83° | 83° | 83° |
| Wind (mph) | 15 E | 17 E | 16 E | 15 E | 14 E | 14 ESE | 15 E | 15 E |
| Gusts | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 |
| Waves | 5.3 ft | 5.4 ft | 5.2 ft | 5.2 ft | 5.1 ft | 5.0 ft | 4.9 ft | 4.8 ft |
| Rain | 0.01 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 83° 14 E 5.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 83° 14 ESE 5.0 ft
- 6:00 pm 83° 15 E 4.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 83° 15 E 4.8 ft
- 12:00 am 83° 16 E 4.7 ft
- 3:00 am 83° 15 E 4.7 ft
- 6:00 am 82° 15 E 4.7 ft
- 9:00 am 82° 15 E 4.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 83 / 84 °F | 17 mph E | 5.4 ft | 5:09 am · 5:30 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 82 / 83 °F | 16 mph E | 4.7 ft | 6:05 am · 6:29 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 79 / 83 °F | 14 mph E | 4.6 ft | 7:05 am · 7:34 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 82 / 83 °F | 15 mph E | 4.3 ft | 8:09 am · 8:42 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 80 / 82 °F | 13 mph NE | 4.0 ft | 9:14 am · 9:48 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 79 / 83 °F | 7 mph E | 3.4 ft | 10:16 am · 10:50 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 82 / 83 °F | 5 mph ENE | 3.0 ft | 11:14 am · 11:46 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 83 / 84 °F | 8 mph ENE | 3.1 ft | 12:07 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 82 / 85 °F | 13 mph E | 3.5 ft | 12:37 am · 12:56 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 80 / 83 °F | 17 mph ENE | 4.5 ft | 1:26 am · 1:43 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 80 / 84 °F | 12 mph ENE | 4.8 ft | 2:12 am · 2:27 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 83 / 84 °F | 15 mph E | 5.4 ft | 2:56 am · 3:10 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 83 / 84 °F | 17 mph E | 5.8 ft | 3:39 am · 3:52 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 82 / 85 °F | 11 mph ENE | 5.4 ft | 4:21 am · 4:34 pm |
- Thu 29 Light drizzle 82° / 83° 4.7 ft
- Fri 30 Drizzle 79° / 83° 4.6 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 82° / 83° 4.3 ft
- Sun 1 Drizzle 80° / 82° 4.0 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 79° / 83° 3.4 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 82° / 83° 3.0 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 83° / 84° 3.1 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. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: warmer, much wetter and a much warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (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 11:22 am (local time).
The sun in Taiohae
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:36 am
- Full dark 6:33 pm
- Civil dawn 5:01 am
- Civil dusk 6:08 pm
- Solar noon 11:34 am (86° high)
- Daylight 12 h 24 min (+0 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:18 pm
- Full dark 6:33 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,350,366 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Taiohae
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,434 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:37–2:37 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:08–3:08 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:03–8:03 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:15–9:15 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 · 10:59 amNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Sun, Nov 8 · 9:33 pmNov 8 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 2:18 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 5:24 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 Taiohae
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 0.3 mi from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 1.9 mi.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep900 ft
- 33 ft deep0.3 mi
- 66 ft deep0.7 mi
- 164 ft deep1.9 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 0.3 mi 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 0.3 mi and 66 ft at 0.7 mi from shore.
Rough estimate: here the data comes in cells of about 0.3 mi and misses details near shore (rocks, sandbars, small coves). The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland.
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 TaiohaeTides nearby
- Vaitu0.4 mi
- Haka Puuae3.3 mi
- Hanga Haa4.4 mi
- Hooumi5.1 mi
- Hakaui5.2 mi
- Anaho6.7 mi
- Hakahau31 mi
- Hakamui33 mi
Taiohae at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,224 people. Coordinates: 8.911° S, 140.100° W.
- The nearest tide station, Nuku Hiva, is 0.4 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces south.
Questions about TaiohaeQuestions
What time is high tide today in Taiohae?
Today in Taiohae there are high tides at 5:09 am (4.6 ft) and 5:30 pm (4.0 ft) and low tides at 11:27 am and 11:41 pm. Tide coefficient 80.
What time is sunset today in Taiohae?
At 5:46 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:08 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Taiohae?
At 5:22 am. First light comes at 4:35 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 90% illuminated. New moon on Sun, Nov 8 · 9:33 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 12:37–2:37 am, Minor 7:03–8:03 am, Major 1:08–3:08 pm, Minor 8:15–9:15 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Taiohae?
Light drizzle, from 83 °F to 84 °F, with a moderate breeze from the east (14 mph) and a 67% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Taiohae?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 5.1 ft waves with a period of 9.9 s from the south-southeast. The water is 84.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Taiohae?
The best time to visit Taiohae is from August to January and in May: highs of 80 °F to 84 °F, about 3 rainy days a month and 4 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: Nuku Hiva station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).