Kohimarama tides today
- Tide now 3.0 ft ↓ falling · low 4:46 am (1.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:50–5:20 am average day · 5/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 1.4 ft · 62 °F smooth · 2.9 s from the west-southwest
- Wind · air 14 mph · 56 °F from the WSW, gusts 22 · clear
- Sun 6:18 am–7:51 pm 13 h 33 min of daylight
- Moon 81% waning gibbous
- Best time to dive 10:20 am–12:10 pm good day · 7/10
Today in Kohimarama there are high tides at 11:14 am (11.3 ft) and 11:35 pm (10.8 ft) and low tides at 4:46 am and 5:15 pm. Tide coefficient 87. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 4:46 am. The sun rises at 6:18 am and sets at 7:51 pm: 13 h 33 min of daylight. The moon is 81% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 3:19 am to 5:19 am and from 3:52 pm to 5:52 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 10 to 12. The sea is smooth, with 1.4 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the west-southwest (14 mph). Clear, 56 °F.
Fishing in Kohimarama today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 4:46 am
- Major period 3:19–5:19 am
- Steady pressure (29.74 inHg), moderate offshore wind (14 mph) and calm sea (1.4 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 87 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:50 am to 5:20 am, combines the 4:46 am low tide and a major period, though with moderate wind. Also worth a try from 4:10 pm to 5:50 pm, with the 5:15 pm low tide, a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure and strong wind.
Species with the most records nearby: Australasian snapper, John Dory and yellowtail amberjack. What you can catch
Beach day in Kohimarama
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Calm for swimming: 2.6 ft waves
- UV 6 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Low tide at 5:15 pm: more sand
- Feels like 54 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.05 in)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.6 ft
2.6 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 62 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 6 · SPF 50
Max UV 6 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 27 mph
Strong offshore wind (27 mph): blowing sand. Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 4:46 am
Low tide at 4:46 am and 5:15 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 11:14 am and 11:35 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 Kohimarama
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- Kohimarama Beach 0.6 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Mission Bay Beach 0.9 mi · NW
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Saint Heliers Beach 1.1 mi · NE
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Ōkahu Bay Beach 1.4 mi · W
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Ladies Bay Beach 1.6 mi · NE
- Parking
- Nudity allowed
- Duders Beach 2.7 mi · NW
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Devonport Beach 2.9 mi · NW
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Cheltenham Beach 3.0 mi · NW
- 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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Tides in Kohimarama
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 4:46 am 1.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:14 am 11.3 ft · coef. 87
- ▼ Low tide 5:15 pm 1.8 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:35 pm 10.8 ft · coef. 85
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 1 h 43 min to low tide at 4:46 am.
Tide coefficient 87 for the 11:14 am high tide and 85 for the 11:35 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 10.1 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 (11.9 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, 10.1 ft range). The smallest, from October 20 to 21 (coefficient 47, 5.3 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Fri 30 | 6:18 am · 7:51 pm | Low tide 4:46 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 11:14 am · 11.3 ft | Low tide 5:15 pm · 1.8 ft | High tide 11:35 pm · 10.8 ft | Coef. 87 | 81% | Major periods 3:19 am · 3:52 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:17 am · 7:52 pm | Low tide 5:37 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 12:06 pm · 11.1 ft | Low tide 6:10 pm · 2.1 ft | — | Coef. 82 | 71% | Major periods 4:23 am · 4:54 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:16 am · 7:53 pm | High tide 12:29 am · 10.5 ft | Low tide 6:30 am · 1.9 ft | High tide 1:02 pm · 10.8 ft | Low tide 7:09 pm · 2.4 ft | Coef. 80 | 60% | Major periods 5:24 am · 5:53 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:15 am · 7:54 pm | High tide 1:25 am · 10.1 ft | Low tide 7:28 am · 2.3 ft | High tide 2:02 pm · 10.5 ft | Low tide 8:11 pm · 2.6 ft | Coef. 73 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:21 am · 6:47 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:14 am · 7:55 pm | High tide 2:25 am · 9.8 ft | Low tide 8:32 am · 2.7 ft | High tide 3:04 pm · 10.3 ft | Low tide 9:14 pm · 2.7 ft | Coef. 68 | 38% | Major periods 7:12 am · 7:36 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:13 am · 7:56 pm | High tide 3:28 am · 9.6 ft | Low tide 9:40 am · 2.9 ft | High tide 4:06 pm · 10.2 ft | Low tide 10:16 pm · 2.6 ft | Coef. 65 | 28% | Major periods 8:00 am · 8:23 pm | Medium |
| Thu 5 | 6:12 am · 7:57 pm | High tide 4:33 am · 9.6 ft | Low tide 10:46 am · 2.9 ft | High tide 5:04 pm · 10.2 ft | Low tide 11:14 pm · 2.5 ft | Coef. 65 | 19% | Major periods 8:45 am · 9:07 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 Auckland station (LINZ), 4.1 mi from Kohimarama. 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 Kohimarama
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.7 ft
- Significant1.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.0 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces northeast 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 stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 2.6 ft with a period of 3 s, from the west (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water warms over the next few days: about 64.9 °F by Thursday 5.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.1 °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 3:03 am (local time).
Diving in Kohimarama today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (11:14 am): little current from 10:50 am to 11:30 am
- 0.3 ft swell at 5 s from the north: barely any surge
- Fresh offshore wind (23 mph): it pushes surface swimmers away from shore
- 0.2 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 4:46 am (4:30–5:10 am), high tide 11:14 am (10:50–11:30 am), low tide 5:15 pm (4:50–5:40 pm) and high tide 11:35 pm (11:10 pm–12:00 am)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 62.2 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 8:19 pm. Waning gibbous (81%): a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:20 am to 12:10 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, weak current and the sun high, though with fresh wind. Also worth a look from 7:30 am to 8:30 am, with little swell and weak current, though with tidal current 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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- Rangitoto and Motutapu High Protection Area 8.1 mi
- Motu Manawa-Pollen Island Marine Reserve 9.0 mi
- Wiroa Island Bird and Wildlife Sanctuary 11 mi
- Puhinui Creek Wildlife Refuge 12 mi
- GlobalDive - learn to dive here 3.5 mi
- Epic Scuba and Surf 3.7 mi
- Dive Doctor 4.6 mi
- Globaldive.Net 4.9 mi
- Performance Diver 5.9 mi
- Dive HQ Auckland 6.4 mi
- Dolphin Underwater Club 6.8 mi
- Wettie 10 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).
Weather in Kohimarama
Now in Kohimarama
- Low / high
- 56 / 63 °F
- Rain
- 0.05 in · 98%
- Clouds
- 5%
- Humidity
- 74%
- Dew pointDew point
- 48 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 41
- 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 (0.00 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.66 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 | Mainly clear | Clear | Clear | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Clear |
| Temperature | 57° | 56° | 56° | 60° | 63° | 63° | 61° | 59° |
| Wind (mph) | 13 WSW | 14 WSW | 14 WSW | 20 WSW | 24 WSW | 27 WSW | 23 WSW | 19 WSW |
| Gusts | 21 | 22 | 22 | 31 | 38 | 44 | 42 | 34 |
| Waves | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.8 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.5 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.0 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in |
- 3:00 am 56° 14 WSW 1.4 ft
- 6:00 am 56° 14 WSW 1.4 ft
- 9:00 am 60° 20 WSW 1.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 63° 24 WSW 2.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 63° 27 WSW 2.5 ft
- 6:00 pm 61° 23 WSW 2.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 59° 19 WSW 2.0 ft
- 12:00 am 57° 16 SW 1.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 30 | 56 / 63 °F | 27 mph WSW | 2.6 ft | 11:14 am · 11:35 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 55 / 63 °F | 17 mph SW | 1.9 ft | 12:06 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 47 / 63 °F | 17 mph NNE | 2.0 ft | 12:29 am · 1:02 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 59 / 64 °F | 18 mph NNE | 2.5 ft | 1:25 am · 2:02 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 60 / 65 °F | 16 mph NNE | 2.0 ft | 2:25 am · 3:04 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 62 / 66 °F | 15 mph NNE | 1.8 ft | 3:28 am · 4:06 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 63 / 66 °F | 16 mph NNE | 2.6 ft | 4:33 am · 5:04 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 62 / 70 °F | 13 mph WNW | 2.2 ft | 5:35 am · 5:59 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 58 / 66 °F | 9 mph W | 1.2 ft | 6:32 am · 6:51 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 51 / 65 °F | 9 mph NNW | 1.8 ft | 7:23 am · 7:39 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 56 / 61 °F | 11 mph W | 1.6 ft | 8:10 am · 8:25 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 53 / 63 °F | 11 mph SSW | 1.6 ft | 8:53 am · 9:10 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 53 / 63 °F | 18 mph WSW | 2.8 ft | 9:34 am · 9:52 pm | |
| Thu 12 | 55 / 64 °F | 16 mph WSW | 2.3 ft | 10:13 am · 10:33 pm |
- Sat 31 Overcast 55° / 63° 1.9 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 47° / 63° 2.0 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 59° / 64° 2.5 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 60° / 65° 2.0 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 62° / 66° 1.8 ft
- Thu 5 Drizzle 63° / 66° 2.6 ft
- Fri 6 Drizzle 62° / 70° 2.2 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: a bit warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−3.2 °F; normal high: 67 °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 3:03 am (local time).
The sun in Kohimarama
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:18 am
- Full dark 8:52 pm
- Civil dawn 5:51 am
- Civil dusk 8:19 pm
- Solar noon 1:04 pm (67° high)
- Daylight 13 h 33 min (+2 min)
- Evening golden hour 7:16 pm
- Full dark 8:52 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,323,157 mi away and looks 32′ 12″ across.
The moon in Kohimarama
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,974 mi away and looks 32′ 42″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 3:19–5:19 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:52–5:52 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:27–9:27 am Minor · moonset · 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 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 pmNov 9 in 10 days
- First quarter Wed, Nov 18 · 12:48 amNov 18 in 19 days
- Full moon Wed, Nov 25 · 3:54 amNov 25 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 26, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Kohimarama
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 0.7 mi
- Jetty 1.2 mi
- Jetty 1.4 mi
- Jetty 1.4 mi
- Boat ramp 0.6 mi
- Boat ramp 0.7 mi
- Boat ramp 0.8 mi
- Orakei Marina 1.8 mi
- Outboard Boating Club Marina 2.2 mi
- Yeehaa Fishing Tackle 2.8 mi
- Just Another Fisherman 3.6 mi
- Fuel dock 1.9 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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Nearest lighthouse
Rangitoto Lighthouse 5.4 mi north
- Light
- A red flash every 12 s · Fl R 12s
- Range
- 7 nautical miles (8.1 mi)
- Light height
- 69 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 66 ft
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near KohimaramaTides nearby
- Mission Bay0.5 mi
- Saint Johns0.7 mi
- Glen Innes1.3 mi
- Meadowbank1.3 mi
- Saint Heliers1.6 mi
- Glendowie1.7 mi
- Panmure2.3 mi
- Tamaki2.3 mi
- Remuera2.8 mi
- Half Moon Bay3.1 mi
Kohimarama at a glance
- Town or city of about 4,430 people. Coordinates: 36.858° S, 174.840° E.
- It is 4.3 mi east of Auckland, the main place in Auckland. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Auckland.
- The nearest tide station, Auckland, is 4.1 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces northeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Kohimarama Beach (0.6 mi), Orakei Wharf (1.6 mi), Orakei Marina (1.8 mi), Torpedo Wharf (2.6 mi).
Questions about KohimaramaQuestions
What time is high tide today in Kohimarama?
Today in Kohimarama there are high tides at 11:14 am (11.3 ft) and 11:35 pm (10.8 ft) and low tides at 4:46 am and 5:15 pm. Tide coefficient 87.
What time is sunset today in Kohimarama?
At 7:51 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 8:19 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Kohimarama?
At 6:17 am. First light comes at 5:16 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 81% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 pm.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 10 to 12.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 3:19–5:19 am, Minor 8:27–9:27 am, Major 3:52–5:52 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Kohimarama?
Light drizzle, from 56 °F to 63 °F, with a moderate breeze from the west-southwest (14 mph) and a 98% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Kohimarama?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.4 ft waves with a period of 2.9 s from the west-southwest. The water is 62.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit Kohimarama?
The best time to visit Kohimarama is from December to March: highs of 72 °F to 76 °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: Auckland 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).