Avatoru tides today
- Tide now 0.9 ft ↑ rising · high 7:14 pm (3.1 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 2:10–2:50 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 2:00–5:00 pm Poor beach day · 4/10
- Waves · water 4.8 ft · 81 °F moderate · 7.5 s from the east-southeast
- Wind · air 20 mph · 81 °F from the E, gusts 25 · clear sky
- Surf tomorrow 2.3–3.5 ft Poor day · 0/10 · 5:00–9:00 am
- Sun 5:17 am–5:53 pm 12 h 36 min of daylight
- Moon 90% · 9:01 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:01 pm
Today in Avatoru there are high tides at 6:53 am (2.6 ft) and 7:14 pm (3.1 ft) and low tides at 12:43 am and 12:53 pm. Tide coefficient 83. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 7:14 pm. The sun rises at 5:17 am and sets at 5:53 pm: 12 h 36 min of daylight. The moon is 90% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:01 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:38 am to 2:38 am and from 1:10 pm to 3:10 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 4.8 ft waves. There's a fresh breeze from the east (20 mph). Clear sky, 81 °F.
Fishing in Avatoru today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 12:53 pm
- Major period 1:10–3:10 pm
- Steady pressure (29.91 inHg), fresh cross-shore wind (20 mph) and 4.9 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 83 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:10 pm to 1:50 pm, combines the 12:53 pm low tide and a major period, though with fresh wind. Also worth a try from 12:40 am to 1:40 am, with the 12:43 am low tide and a major period, though with fresh wind. Also worth a try from 6:50 am to 7:50 am, with the 6:53 am high tide and moonset, though with fresh wind.
Species with the most records nearby: great barracuda, albacore, skipjack tuna and bluefin trevally. What you can catch
Beach day in Avatoru
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Feels like 85 °F: beach weather
- UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 81 °F (warm)
- 63% chance of rain
- Fresh cross-shore wind (20 mph): blowing sand
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 4.9 ft
4.9 ft waves every 7 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 81 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 14 · SPF 50
Max UV 14 (extreme): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 10:00 am–2:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 21 mph
Fresh cross-shore wind (21 mph): blowing sand.
- Tide & sand 12:43 am
Low tide at 12:43 am and 12:53 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 6:53 am and 7:14 pm.
The best window, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather and water at 81 °F, though with a chance of rain, fresh wind and some waves.
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 Avatoru
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Tides in Avatoru
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 12:43 am -0.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:53 am 2.6 ft · coef. 83
- ▼ Low tide 12:53 pm 0.0 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 7:14 pm 3.1 ft · coef. 81
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 3 h 59 min to high tide at 7:14 pm.
Tide coefficient 83 for the 6:53 am high tide and 81 for the 7:14 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 3.3 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large 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 (3.5 ft) and the lowest, on June 15 (-0.6 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, 3.4 ft range). The smallest, from October 16 to 17 (coefficient 41, 1.8 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 | 5:17 am · 5:53 pm | Low tide 12:43 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 6:53 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 12:53 pm · 0.0 ft | High tide 7:14 pm · 3.1 ft | Coef. 83 | 90% | Major periods 12:38 am · 1:10 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 5:16 am · 5:53 pm | Low tide 1:44 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 7:56 am · 2.5 ft | Low tide 1:55 pm · 0.1 ft | High tide 8:17 pm · 3.1 ft | Coef. 79 | 81% | Major periods 1:43 am · 2:15 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:16 am · 5:53 pm | Low tide 2:49 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 9:03 am · 2.5 ft | Low tide 3:01 pm · 0.1 ft | High tide 9:24 pm · 3.0 ft | Coef. 75 | 72% | Major periods 2:47 am · 3:18 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 5:15 am · 5:54 pm | Low tide 3:55 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 10:12 am · 2.5 ft | Low tide 4:10 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 10:31 pm · 3.0 ft | Coef. 74 | 61% | Major periods 3:48 am · 4:17 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:15 am · 5:54 pm | Low tide 5:01 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 11:17 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 5:18 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 11:35 pm · 2.9 ft | Coef. 75 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:45 am · 5:12 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:15 am · 5:54 pm | Low tide 6:03 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 12:17 pm · 2.7 ft | Low tide 6:23 pm · 0.1 ft | — | Coef. 76 | 38% | Major periods 5:37 am · 6:02 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:14 am · 5:55 pm | High tide 12:34 am · 2.9 ft | Low tide 6:59 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 1:12 pm · 2.8 ft | Low tide 7:21 pm · 0.1 ft | Coef. 78 | 28% | Major periods 6:25 am · 6:48 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 Rahiroa (Rangiroa) Island station (NOAA), 2.2 mi from Avatoru. 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 Avatoru
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.4 ft
- Significant4.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest9.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 9.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 9.8 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces north and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 5.8 ft with a period of 7 s, from the east-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 about normal for late October.
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 3:15 pm (local time).
Surf in Avatoru today
Surf today
Poor- 1.8–2.8 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 2.2 ft swell at 11 s from the south, short: weak, messy waves; this coast faces away from it
- 4.0 ft wind swell at 4 s: messy waves
- Fresh cross-shore wind (21 mph): a bit of chop
- Rising tide (high tide at 6:53 am)
- Light: First light 4:55 am · sunrise 5:17 am · sunset 5:53 pm · last light 6:15 pm
- Tide: low 12:43 am (-0.2 ft), high 6:53 am (2.6 ft), low 12:53 pm (-0.0 ft) and high 7:14 pm (3.1 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 81.0 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 153 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 5:00 am to 9:00 am, has a good size, though with a short-period swell, wind swell and cross-shore 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 Avatoru today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around low tide (12:53 pm): little current from 12:30 pm to 1:20 pm
- 2.4 ft swell at 11 s from the south: some surge on the bottom
- Fresh cross-shore wind (20 mph)
- 0.9 mph current toward the northwest (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 12:43 am (12:20–1:10 am), high tide 6:53 am (6:30–7:20 am), low tide 12:53 pm (12:30–1:20 pm) and high tide 7:14 pm (6:50–7:40 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 3.0 ft at 10 s) and wind over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 81.0 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:15 pm. Waning gibbous (90%), rising at 9:01 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:50 am to 2:00 pm, combines slack water at low tide and the sun high, though with some swell, fresh wind and current.
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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- Tiputa Pass, Ranginoa 2.3 mi
- 6 passengers 3.9 mi
- Top Dive 4.4 mi
- Rangiroa Diving Center 5.0 mi
- L'Aquarium (snorkeling & Dive) 5.2 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 Avatoru
Now in Avatoru
- Low / high
- 79 / 82 °F
- Rain
- 0.11 in · 99%
- Clouds
- 14%
- Humidity
- 79%
- Dew pointDew point
- 74 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 3 · moderate
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 18
- 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: +0.03 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 | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Clear sky | Clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 79° | 79° | 79° | 80° | 81° | 81° | 81° | 81° |
| Wind (mph) | 25 ESE | 23 ESE | 21 ESE | 19 E | 19 E | 20 E | 20 ESE | 22 ESE |
| Gusts | 33 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 29 |
| Waves | 5.8 ft | 5.6 ft | 5.4 ft | 5.2 ft | 5.1 ft | 4.9 ft | 4.8 ft | 5.0 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.02 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 3:00 pm 81° 20 E 4.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 81° 20 ESE 4.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 81° 22 ESE 5.0 ft
- 12:00 am 80° 22 ESE 5.1 ft
- 3:00 am 80° 21 E 5.3 ft
- 6:00 am 80° 21 E 5.4 ft
- 9:00 am 80° 21 E 5.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 81° 20 E 5.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 79 / 82 °F | 25 mph ESE | 5.8 ft | 6:53 am · 7:14 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 80 / 81 °F | 24 mph E | 5.6 ft | 7:56 am · 8:17 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 79 / 80 °F | 26 mph ESE | 5.3 ft | 9:03 am · 9:24 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 79 / 81 °F | 22 mph SE | 4.7 ft | 10:12 am · 10:31 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 80 / 81 °F | 12 mph ESE | 3.4 ft | 11:17 am · 11:35 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 79 / 81 °F | 15 mph SE | 4.5 ft | 12:17 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 79 / 80 °F | 25 mph SE | 5.4 ft | 12:34 am · 1:12 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 79 / 80 °F | 23 mph SE | 5.4 ft | 1:29 am · 2:02 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 78 / 79 °F | 24 mph SE | 5.5 ft | 2:20 am · 2:48 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 78 / 80 °F | 21 mph SE | 5.5 ft | 3:07 am · 3:32 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 80 / 80 °F | 22 mph ESE | 6.4 ft | 3:51 am · 4:13 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 80 / 81 °F | 22 mph ESE | 6.3 ft | 4:33 am · 4:53 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 78 / 81 °F | 21 mph ESE | 5.9 ft | 5:14 am · 5:32 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 77 / 80 °F | 21 mph ESE | 5.6 ft | 5:56 am · 6:12 pm |
- Thu 29 Drizzle 80° / 81° 5.6 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 79° / 80° 5.3 ft
- Sat 31 Partly cloudy 79° / 81° 4.7 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 80° / 81° 3.4 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 79° / 81° 4.5 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 79° / 80° 5.4 ft
- Wed 4 Mainly clear 79° / 80° 5.4 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 on Friday 30. 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 (−3.2 °F; normal high: 85 °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 3:15 pm (local time).
The sun in Avatoru
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:29 am
- Full dark 6:41 pm
- Civil dawn 4:55 am
- Civil dusk 6:15 pm
- Solar noon 11:35 am (88° high)
- Daylight 12 h 36 min (+1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:24 pm
- Full dark 6:41 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,349,852 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Avatoru
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,436 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:38–2:38 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:10–3:10 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 6:51–7:51 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:31–9:31 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 Avatoru
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Drops off fastThe bottom drops off fast: the water is 33 ft deep just 100 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 700 ft.
From the shoreline (1,000 ft from Avatoru) out to sea, heading north.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep50 ft
- 33 ft deep100 ft
- 66 ft deep240 ft
- 164 ft deep700 ft
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 84 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The bottom drops quickly near the shore and you are soon out of your depth. Keep an eye on kids and weak swimmers.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 100 ft and 66 ft at 240 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 AvatoruTides nearby
All places in Tuamotu-Gambier Islands, A to Z (50) →Avatoru at a glance
- Town or city of about 700 people. Coordinates: 14.942° S, 147.702° W.
- It is 1,005 mi northwest of Rikitea, the main place in Tuamotu-Gambier Islands. The sun rises 60 min later and sets 42 min later than in Rikitea.
- The nearest tide station, Rahiroa (Rangiroa) Island, is 2.2 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces north.
Questions about AvatoruQuestions
What time is high tide today in Avatoru?
Today in Avatoru there are high tides at 6:53 am (2.6 ft) and 7:14 pm (3.1 ft) and low tides at 12:43 am and 12:53 pm. Tide coefficient 83.
What time is sunset today in Avatoru?
At 5:53 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:15 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Avatoru?
At 5:16 am. First light comes at 4:28 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 12:38–2:38 am, Minor 6:51–7:51 am, Major 1:10–3:10 pm, Minor 8:31–9:31 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Avatoru?
Light drizzle, from 79 °F to 82 °F, with a fresh breeze from the east (20 mph) and a 99% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Avatoru?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 4.8 ft waves with a period of 7.5 s from the east-southeast. The water is 81.3 °F.
When is the best time to visit Avatoru?
The best time to visit Avatoru is from July to September: highs of 83 °F to 84 °F, about 5 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 Rahiroa (Rangiroa) 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).