Campbells Beach today
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Tide now 8.3 ft ↓ falling · low 4:24 pm (1.5 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:20–4:50 pm good day · 7/10
- Waves · water 2.0 ft · 64 °F slight · 3.4 s from the west-northwest
- Wind · air 20 mph · 65 °F from the W, gusts 38 · light drizzle
- Sun 6:20 am–7:50 pm 13 h 29 min of daylight
- Moon 89% · 11:40 pm waning gibbous · rises at 11:40 pm
- Best time to dive 3:30–5:00 pm good day · 7/10
Today in Campbells Beach there are high tides at 10:19 am (9.9 ft) and 10:37 pm (9.5 ft) and low tides at 3:59 am and 4:24 pm. Tide coefficient 89. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 4:24 pm. The sun rises at 6:20 am and sets at 7:50 pm: 13 h 29 min of daylight. The moon is 89% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 11:40 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:15 am to 4:15 am and from 2:47 pm to 4:47 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is slight, with 2.0 ft waves. There's a fresh breeze from the west (20 mph). Light drizzle, 65 °F.
Beach day in Campbells Beach
Is it a beach day?
- Calm for swimming: 2.4 ft waves
- UV 8 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Low tide at 4:24 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (95% cloud cover)
- Feels like 60 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.09 in)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.4 ft
2.4 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 64 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 8 · SPF 50
Max UV 8 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 21 mph
Fresh cross-shore wind (21 mph): blowing sand.
- Tide & sand 4:24 pm
Low tide at 3:59 am and 4:24 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 10:19 am and 10:37 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
About Campbells BeachThe beach
3.0 mi from Snells Beach. Tides, weather and sun in Snells Beach →
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Beaches near Campbells Beach
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- Baddeleys Beach 0.4 mi · W
- Restrooms
- Snells Beach 2.9 mi · SW
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Grays Beach 2.9 mi · N
- Ōmaha Beach 3.5 mi · N
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Anchor Bay Beach 4.3 mi · E
- Restrooms
- Martins Bay Beach 4.6 mi · S
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Mathesons Bay 6.0 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
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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Fishing in Campbells Beach today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 3:59 am
- Major period 2:15–4:15 am
- Falling pressure (−0.09 inHg in 24 h), light cross-shore wind (10 mph) and calm sea (1.4 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 89 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:00 am to 4:20 am, combines the 3:59 am low tide, a major period and falling pressure. Also worth a try from 3:20 pm to 4:50 pm, with the 4:24 pm low tide, a major period, falling pressure and some swell, though with fresh wind. Also worth a try from 10:30 pm to 11:40 pm, with the 10:37 pm high tide, moonrise, falling pressure and some swell, though with moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: Australasian snapper, John Dory, yellowtail amberjack and tope shark. October is one of the months when these are seen most: tope shark. What you can catch
Tides in Campbells Beach
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 3:59 am 1.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:19 am 9.9 ft · coef. 89
- ▼ Next low tide 4:24 pm 1.5 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:37 pm 9.5 ft · coef. 88
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 4 h 24 min to low tide at 4:24 pm.
Tide coefficient 89 for the 10:19 am high tide and 88 for the 10:37 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 8.8 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 July 16 (10.3 ft) and the lowest, on December 27 (0.9 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 28 to 30 (coefficient 89, 8.7 ft range). The smallest, from October 20 to 21 (coefficient 47, 4.5 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 | 6:20 am · 7:50 pm | Low tide 3:59 am · 1.1 ft | High tide 10:19 am · 9.9 ft | Low tide 4:24 pm · 1.5 ft | High tide 10:37 pm · 9.5 ft | Coef. 89 | 89% | Major periods 2:15 am · 2:47 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:19 am · 7:51 pm | Low tide 4:47 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 11:08 am · 9.8 ft | Low tide 5:16 pm · 1.7 ft | High tide 11:29 pm · 9.3 ft | Coef. 87 | 81% | Major periods 3:20 am · 3:52 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:18 am · 7:52 pm | Low tide 5:38 am · 1.4 ft | High tide 12:00 pm · 9.6 ft | Low tide 6:11 pm · 1.9 ft | — | Coef. 82 | 71% | Major periods 4:24 am · 4:55 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:17 am · 7:53 pm | High tide 12:23 am · 9.1 ft | Low tide 6:31 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 12:56 pm · 9.4 ft | Low tide 7:10 pm · 2.1 ft | Coef. 80 | 60% | Major periods 5:25 am · 5:53 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:16 am · 7:54 pm | High tide 1:19 am · 8.8 ft | Low tide 7:29 am · 2.1 ft | High tide 1:56 pm · 9.1 ft | Low tide 8:12 pm · 2.3 ft | Coef. 73 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:21 am · 6:47 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:15 am · 7:55 pm | High tide 2:19 am · 8.6 ft | Low tide 8:33 am · 2.4 ft | High tide 2:58 pm · 8.9 ft | Low tide 9:15 pm · 2.4 ft | Coef. 68 | 38% | Major periods 7:13 am · 7:37 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:14 am · 7:56 pm | High tide 3:22 am · 8.4 ft | Low tide 9:41 am · 2.6 ft | High tide 4:00 pm · 8.8 ft | Low tide 10:17 pm · 2.4 ft | Coef. 65 | 28% | Major periods 8:00 am · 8:23 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 Matakana River - Sandspit station (LINZ), 2.1 mi from Campbells Beach. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Auckland reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: 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 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: secondary port of the LINZ Secondary Ports table 2026-27 (https://www.linz.govt.nz/products-services/tides-and-tidal-streams/tide-predictions), computed by TidePlanet with the LINZ method from the harmonic constants of Auckland in the Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database).
The sea at Campbells Beach
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.0 ft
- Significant2.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.3 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.3 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces south and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 4: 4.9 ft with a period of 6 s, from the northeast (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 (+2.7 °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 11:59 am (local time).
Diving in Campbells Beach today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (10:19 am): little current from 10:00 am to 10:40 am
- 0.9 ft swell at 5 s from the north-northeast: barely any surge
- Fresh cross-shore wind (19 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 3:59 am (3:40–4:20 am), high tide 10:19 am (10:00–10:40 am), low tide 4:24 pm (4:00–4:40 pm) and high tide 10:37 pm (10:10–11:00 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 63.3 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 8:17 pm. Waning gibbous (89%), rising at 11:40 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:40 am to 11:10 am, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, weak current and the sun high, though with fresh 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. Also worth a look from 6:20 am to 7:30 am, with little swell, light wind and weak current, though with tidal 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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- Tawharanui outside W Fish seen: Australasian snapper, Blue-lined goatfish, New Zealand spotty, Variable Triplefin 3.0 mi
- Comet Rocks Fish seen: New Zealand spotty, Chirodactylus spectabilis, Australasian snapper, Pseudocaranx georgianus 4.0 mi
- East Anchor Bay Fish seen: Chirodactylus spectabilis, New Zealand spotty, Scorpis lineolata, Australasian snapper 4.3 mi
- Ti Point Fish seen: New Zealand spotty, Scorpis lineolata, Variable Triplefin, Common Triplefin 4.8 mi
- Mathesen Island Fish seen: Blue-lined goatfish, New Zealand spotty, Scorpis lineolata, Meuschenia scaber 5.4 mi
- Tawharanui East Fish seen: Common Triplefin, New Zealand spotty, Australasian snapper, Variable Triplefin 5.4 mi
- Kawau Bay Seafloor Protection Area 4.5 mi
- Tāwharanui Marine Reserve 4.6 mi
- Kawau Bay High Protection Area 5.3 mi
- New Zealand Diving 6.4 mi
- Goat Island Dive and Snorkel 6.8 mi
- Dairy Bay, Mahurangi East 8.4 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 Campbells Beach
Now in Campbells Beach
- Low / high
- 53 / 66 °F
- Rain
- 0.22 in · 90%
- Clouds
- 95%
- Humidity
- 63%
- Dew pointDew point
- 52 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 8 · high
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 25
- 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 (−0.02 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.43 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 | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle |
| Temperature | 54° | 53° | 54° | 59° | 65° | 65° | 61° | 59° |
| Wind (mph) | 10 WNW | 10 W | 11 WNW | 17 W | 20 W | 21 W | 20 W | 17 W |
| Gusts | 21 | 20 | 19 | 30 | 38 | 40 | 38 | 33 |
| Waves | 1.5 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.6 ft | 2.0 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.0 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.02 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in |
- 12:00 pm 65° 20 W 2.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 65° 21 W 2.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 61° 20 W 2.3 ft
- 9:00 pm 59° 17 W 2.0 ft
- 12:00 am 56° 13 WSW 1.8 ft
- 3:00 am 54° 13 SW 1.5 ft
- 6:00 am 54° 14 SW 1.4 ft
- 9:00 am 59° 18 SW 1.8 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 53 / 66 °F | 21 mph W | 2.4 ft | 10:19 am · 10:37 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 54 / 64 °F | 25 mph WSW | 3.0 ft | 11:08 am · 11:29 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 52 / 62 °F | 17 mph SSW | 2.1 ft | 12:00 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 46 / 68 °F | 12 mph NNE | 2.4 ft | 12:23 am · 12:56 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 58 / 68 °F | 15 mph NNE | 3.5 ft | 1:19 am · 1:56 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 56 / 72 °F | 11 mph NNE | 2.7 ft | 2:19 am · 2:58 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 58 / 70 °F | 14 mph NE | 4.9 ft | 3:22 am · 4:00 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 61 / 69 °F | 11 mph N | 4.9 ft | 4:27 am · 4:58 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 64 / 73 °F | 10 mph WNW | 2.3 ft | 5:29 am · 5:53 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 64 / 74 °F | 16 mph N | 3.2 ft | 6:26 am · 6:45 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 63 / 70 °F | 16 mph NW | 3.2 ft | 7:17 am · 7:33 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 57 / 68 °F | 12 mph SW | 1.4 ft | 8:04 am · 8:19 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 54 / 67 °F | 16 mph E | 2.7 ft | 8:47 am · 9:03 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 57 / 71 °F | 8 mph S | 1.8 ft | 9:28 am · 9:46 pm |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 54° / 64° 3.0 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 52° / 62° 2.1 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 46° / 68° 2.4 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 58° / 68° 3.5 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 56° / 72° 2.7 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 58° / 70° 4.9 ft
- Thu 5 Drizzle 61° / 69° 4.9 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.
- The models They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about rain today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (65 °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 11:59 am (local time).
The sun in Campbells Beach
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:21 am
- Full dark 8:50 pm
- Civil dawn 5:53 am
- Civil dusk 8:17 pm
- Solar noon 1:05 pm (67° high)
- Daylight 13 h 29 min (+2 min)
- Evening golden hour 7:15 pm
- Full dark 8:50 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,347,316 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Campbells Beach
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,442 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:15–4:15 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:47–4:47 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:28–8:28 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 11:10 pm–12:10 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 Campbells Beach
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 2.1 mi
- Jetty 4.1 mi
- Boat ramp 0.2 mi
- Boat ramp 1.1 mi
- Boat ramp 2.0 mi
- Boat ramp 2.0 mi
- Boat ramp 2.2 mi
- Boat ramp 2.3 mi
- Boat ramp 2.7 mi
- Boat ramp 2.8 mi
- Sandspit Marina 2.2 mi
- Fuel dock 4.9 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 Campbells BeachTides nearby
- Snells Beach3.0 mi
- Matakana3.5 mi
- Warkworth5.5 mi
- Leigh7.5 mi
- Orewa14 mi
- Wellsford15 mi
- Silverdale17 mi
- Whangaparaoa17 mi
- Mangawhai21 mi
- Mangawhai Heads23 mi
Campbells Beach at a glance
- Beach. Coordinates: 36.383° S, 174.764° E.
- It is 32 mi north of Auckland, the main place in Auckland. The sun rises 1 min later and sets 1 min earlier than in Auckland.
- 3.0 mi from Snells Beach.
- The nearest tide station, Matakana River - Sandspit, is 2.1 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Baddeleys Beach (0.4 mi), Whangateau Harbour (4.0 mi), Bon Accord Harbour (4.5 mi).
Questions about Campbells BeachQuestions
Where is Campbells Beach?
3.0 mi from Snells Beach, in Auckland (New Zealand). The shore faces south.
What amenities does Campbells Beach have?
OpenStreetMap doesn't list its amenities. Check the town's website or ask at the beach.
What time is high tide today in Campbells Beach?
Today in Campbells Beach there are high tides at 10:19 am (9.9 ft) and 10:37 pm (9.5 ft) and low tides at 3:59 am and 4:24 pm. Tide coefficient 89.
What time is sunset today in Campbells Beach?
At 7:50 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 8:17 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Campbells Beach?
At 6:19 am. First light comes at 5:19 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 2:15–4:15 am, Minor 7:28–8:28 am, Major 2:47–4:47 pm, Minor 11:10 pm–12:10 am. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Campbells Beach?
Light drizzle, from 53 °F to 66 °F, with a fresh breeze from the west (20 mph) and a 90% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Campbells Beach?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.0 ft waves with a period of 3.4 s from the west-northwest. The water is 63.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Campbells Beach?
The best time to visit Campbells Beach is from January to March: highs of 72 °F to 74 °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: Matakana River - Sandspit secondary port, computed by TidePlanet with the time and height differences of the LINZ secondary ports table on Auckland. 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. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).