Botany Downs tides today
- Tide now 2.4 ft ↑ rising · high 10:39 pm (11.0 ft)
- Best time to fish 10:30–11:40 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 2.1 ft · 65 °F slight · 3.1 s from the west-northwest
- Wind · air 18 mph · 64 °F from the W, gusts 33 · light drizzle
- Sun 6:19 am–7:50 pm 13 h 31 min of daylight
- Moon 89% · 11:41 pm waning gibbous · rises at 11:41 pm
- Diving tomorrow 10:20 am–12:10 pm good day · 7/10
Today in Botany Downs there are high tides at 10:24 am (11.5 ft) and 10:39 pm (11.0 ft) and low tides at 3:55 am and 4:20 pm. Tide coefficient 88. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 10:39 pm. The sun rises at 6:19 am and sets at 7:50 pm: 13 h 31 min of daylight. The moon is 89% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 11:41 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:14 am to 4:14 am and from 2:46 pm to 4:46 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is slight, with 2.1 ft waves. There's a fresh breeze from the west (18 mph). Light drizzle, 64 °F.
Fishing in Botany Downs today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 3:55 am
- Major period 2:14–4:14 am
- Falling pressure (−0.11 inHg in 24 h), light cross-shore wind (6 mph) and calm sea (1.1 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 88 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:50 am to 4:10 am, combines the 3:55 am low tide, a major period and falling pressure. Also worth a try from 3:20 pm to 4:50 pm, with the 4:20 pm low tide, a major period, falling pressure and some swell, though with fresh wind. Also good from 10:30 pm to 11:40 pm, with the 10:39 pm high tide, moonrise and falling pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: Australasian snapper, John Dory and yellowtail amberjack. What you can catch
Beach day in Botany Downs
Is it a beach day?
- Calm for swimming: 2.2 ft waves
- UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 65 °F (cool)
- Low tide at 4:20 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (83% cloud cover)
- Feels like 62 °F: chilly for the beach
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.2 ft
2.2 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 65 °F
Cool: refreshing on a hot day.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 7 · SPF 50
Max UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 18 mph
Fresh cross-shore wind (18 mph): blowing sand.
- Tide & sand 3:55 am
Low tide at 3:55 am and 4:20 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 10:24 am and 10:39 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 Botany Downs
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- Waipaparoa / Howick Beach 1.6 mi · NE
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Mellons Bay Beach 1.7 mi · NE
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Dogs allowed
- Shelly Park Beach 1.9 mi · E
- Eastern Beach 2.3 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Half Moon Bay Beach 2.3 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Point England Beach 2.9 mi · NW
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Bucklands Beach 3.0 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Kohimarama Beach 5.6 mi · NW
- Restrooms
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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Tides in Botany Downs
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 3:55 am 1.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:24 am 11.5 ft · coef. 88
- ▼ Low tide 4:20 pm 1.8 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 10:39 pm 11.0 ft · coef. 88
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 5 h 23 min to high tide at 10:39 pm.
Tide coefficient 88 for the 10:24 am high tide and 88 for the 10:39 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 10.2 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 June 17 (12.0 ft) and the lowest, on November 27 (1.1 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above chart datum (CD), the zero of that port's 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. chart datum (CD)
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 27 to 30 (coefficient 88, 10.1 ft range). The smallest, from October 20 to 21 (coefficient 48, 5.4 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 6:19 am · 7:50 pm | Low tide 3:55 am · 1.3 ft | High tide 10:24 am · 11.5 ft | Low tide 4:20 pm · 1.8 ft | High tide 10:39 pm · 11.0 ft | Coef. 88 | 89% | Major periods 2:14 am · 2:46 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:18 am · 7:51 pm | Low tide 4:42 am · 1.3 ft | High tide 11:13 am · 11.4 ft | Low tide 5:11 pm · 1.9 ft | High tide 11:30 pm · 10.8 ft | Coef. 86 | 81% | Major periods 3:19 am · 3:51 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:17 am · 7:52 pm | Low tide 5:31 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 12:04 pm · 11.1 ft | Low tide 6:05 pm · 2.2 ft | — | Coef. 81 | 71% | Major periods 4:23 am · 4:54 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:15 am · 7:53 pm | High tide 12:24 am · 10.5 ft | Low tide 6:22 am · 2.0 ft | High tide 1:00 pm · 10.8 ft | Low tide 7:03 pm · 2.5 ft | Coef. 78 | 60% | Major periods 5:24 am · 5:53 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:14 am · 7:54 pm | High tide 1:20 am · 10.2 ft | Low tide 7:19 am · 2.5 ft | High tide 1:59 pm · 10.5 ft | Low tide 8:06 pm · 2.8 ft | Coef. 72 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:20 am · 6:47 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:13 am · 7:55 pm | High tide 2:20 am · 9.9 ft | Low tide 8:23 am · 2.9 ft | High tide 3:01 pm · 10.3 ft | Low tide 9:12 pm · 2.9 ft | Coef. 67 | 38% | Major periods 7:12 am · 7:36 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:12 am · 7:56 pm | High tide 3:24 am · 9.7 ft | Low tide 9:35 am · 3.1 ft | High tide 4:03 pm · 10.2 ft | Low tide 10:17 pm · 2.9 ft | Coef. 63 | 28% | Major periods 8:00 am · 8:22 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above chart datum (CD). 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 Tāmaki River station (LINZ), 2.9 mi from Botany Downs. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). This work is based on Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand data which are licensed by Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand for re-use under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International licence. 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 Botany Downs
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.1 ft
- Significant2.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
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 Friday 30: 2.5 ft with a period of 3 s, from the west-southwest (slight).
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 (+1.3 °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 5:10 pm (local time).
Diving in Botany Downs today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (10:24 am): little current from 10:09 am to 10:40 am
- 0.5 ft swell at 5 s from the north-northeast: barely any surge
- Moderate offshore wind (17 mph): it pushes surface swimmers away from shore
- 0.1 mph current toward the north, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 3:55 am (3:40–4:10 am), high tide 10:24 am (10:09–10:40 am), low tide 4:20 pm (4:00–4:40 pm) and high tide 10:39 pm (10:20–11:00 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 64.4 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 8:17 pm. Waning gibbous (89%), rising at 11:41 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:50 am to 11:10 am, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, weak current and the sun high, though with moderate wind. Also worth a look from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm, with slack water at low tide, little swell and weak current, though with fresh 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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- Passage Rock Fish seen: New Zealand spotty, Common Triplefin, Grahamina capito 12 mi
- Puhinui Creek Wildlife Refuge 9.4 mi
- Wiroa Island Bird and Wildlife Sanctuary 9.6 mi
- Rangitoto and Motutapu High Protection Area 11 mi
- Epic Scuba and Surf 1.9 mi
- Dive Doctor 4.8 mi
- GlobalDive - learn to dive here 8.0 mi
- Dive HQ Auckland 9.4 mi
- Globaldive.Net 10 mi
- Performance Diver 11 mi
- Dolphin Underwater Club 12 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
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Sites and fish: Reef Life Survey / IMOS NRMN, CC BY 4.0; fish names, Wikidata.
Weather in Botany Downs
Now in Botany Downs
- Low / high
- 54 / 67 °F
- Rain
- 0.11 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 66%
- Dew pointDew point
- 52 °F
- Visibility
- 14 mi
- UV indexUV
- 1 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 33
- 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 (−0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.56 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 | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle |
| Temperature | 55° | 54° | 54° | 61° | 66° | 66° | 62° | 58° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 W | 7 W | 6 WNW | 13 W | 17 W | 18 W | 18 W | 14 W |
| Gusts | 16 | 13 | 10 | 24 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 27 |
| Waves | 1.4 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.8 ft | 2.1 ft | 2.1 ft | 1.8 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in |
- 6:00 pm 62° 18 W 2.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 58° 14 W 1.8 ft
- 12:00 am 56° 11 WSW 1.4 ft
- 3:00 am 54° 12 SW 1.2 ft
- 6:00 am 54° 13 SW 1.3 ft
- 9:00 am 58° 18 WSW 1.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 62° 21 WSW 2.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 62° 23 WSW 2.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 54 / 67 °F | 18 mph W | 2.2 ft | 10:24 am · 10:39 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 54 / 62 °F | 23 mph WSW | 2.5 ft | 11:13 am · 11:30 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 50 / 60 °F | 17 mph SW | 1.8 ft | 12:04 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 46 / 64 °F | 11 mph N | 1.6 ft | 12:24 am · 1:00 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 58 / 66 °F | 13 mph N | 2.4 ft | 1:20 am · 1:59 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 58 / 68 °F | 11 mph NNE | 1.6 ft | 2:20 am · 3:01 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 57 / 70 °F | 12 mph NE | 1.7 ft | 3:24 am · 4:03 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 62 / 67 °F | 13 mph NNE | 2.3 ft | 4:29 am · 5:02 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 63 / 73 °F | 9 mph NW | 1.4 ft | 5:31 am · 5:57 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 64 / 69 °F | 18 mph N | 2.1 ft | 6:28 am · 6:48 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 63 / 71 °F | 18 mph NNW | 0.9 ft | 7:20 am · 7:36 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 59 / 68 °F | 9 mph SW | 0.9 ft | 8:07 am · 8:22 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 58 / 69 °F | 13 mph E | 0.7 ft | 8:51 am · 9:06 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 55 / 70 °F | 9 mph SSW | 0.9 ft | 9:33 am · 9:49 pm |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 54° / 62° 2.5 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 50° / 60° 1.8 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 46° / 64° 1.6 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 58° / 66° 2.4 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 58° / 68° 1.6 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 57° / 70° 1.7 ft
- Thu 5 Drizzle 62° / 67° 2.3 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, normal highs for late October (68 °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 5:10 pm (local time).
The sun in Botany Downs
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:19 am
- Full dark 8:50 pm
- Civil dawn 5:51 am
- Civil dusk 8:17 pm
- Solar noon 1:04 pm (66° high)
- Daylight 13 h 31 min (+2 min)
- Evening golden hour 7:14 pm
- Full dark 8:50 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,347,326 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Botany Downs
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,442 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:14–4:14 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:46–4:46 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:26–8:26 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 11:11 pm–12:11 am 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 Mon, Nov 2 · 9:29 amNov 2 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 pmNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Wed, Nov 18 · 12:48 amNov 18 in 20 days
- Full moon Wed, Nov 25 · 3:54 amNov 25 in 27 days
Perigee on October 29, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 27 to 29: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Botany Downs
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Pier A 2.1 mi
- Jetty 2.0 mi
- Jetty 2.1 mi
- Jetty 2.2 mi
- Boat ramp 1.6 mi
- Boat ramp 1.6 mi
- Boat ramp 1.9 mi
- Half Moon Bay Marina 2.1 mi
- Bucklands Beach Yacht Club 2.1 mi
- The Big Fish Bait & Tackle Co 1.0 mi
- Option Tackle 2.9 mi
- Allied Petroleum 2.2 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Tides near Botany DownsTides nearby
- Highland Park1.1 mi
- Howick1.1 mi
- Cockle Bay1.3 mi
- Pakuranga1.6 mi
- Mellons Bay1.7 mi
- Pakuranga Heights2.1 mi
- Sunnyhills2.2 mi
- Half Moon Bay2.5 mi
- East Tamaki3.2 mi
- Panmure3.2 mi
Botany Downs at a glance
- Town or city of about 5,820 people. Coordinates: 36.906° S, 174.918° E.
- It is 9.4 mi southeast of Auckland, the main place in Auckland. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets 1 min earlier than in Auckland.
- The nearest tide station, Tāmaki River, is 2.9 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces north.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Shelly Park Beach (2.0 mi), Eastern Beach (2.3 mi).
Questions about Botany DownsQuestions
What time is high tide today in Botany Downs?
Today in Botany Downs there are high tides at 10:24 am (11.5 ft) and 10:39 pm (11.0 ft) and low tides at 3:55 am and 4:20 pm. Tide coefficient 88.
What time is sunset today in Botany Downs?
At 7:50 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 8:17 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Botany Downs?
At 6:18 am. First light comes at 5:17 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 89% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 pm.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 27 to 29, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 2:14–4:14 am, Minor 7:26–8:26 am, Major 2:46–4:46 pm, Minor 11:11 pm–12:11 am. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Botany Downs?
Light drizzle, from 54 °F to 67 °F, with a fresh breeze from the west (18 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Botany Downs?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.1 ft waves with a period of 3.1 s from the west-northwest. The water is 64.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Botany Downs?
The best time to visit Botany Downs is from December to March: highs of 74 °F to 77 °F, about 6 rainy days a month and 8 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: Tāmaki River station. This work is based on Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand data which are licensed by Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand for re-use under the CC BY 4.0 licence; via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).