Lincoln tides today
- Tide now 2.4 ft ↓ falling · low 4:30 pm (2.0 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:30–4:50 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 8.8 ft · 62 °F rough · 8.5 s from the west-southwest
- Wind · air 21 mph · 64 °F from the W, gusts 40 · light drizzle
- Sun 6:20 am–7:51 pm 13 h 31 min of daylight
- Moon 89% · 11:42 pm waning gibbous · rises at 11:42 pm
- Best time to dive 3:40–5:10 pm poor day · 2/10
Today in Lincoln there are high tides at 10:35 am (12.1 ft) and 10:53 pm (11.6 ft) and low tides at 4:05 am and 4:30 pm. Tide coefficient 89. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 4:30 pm. The sun rises at 6:20 am and sets at 7:51 pm: 13 h 31 min of daylight. The moon is 89% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 11:42 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:16 am to 4:16 am and from 2:48 pm to 4:48 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is rough, with 8.8 ft waves. There's a fresh breeze from the west (21 mph). Light drizzle, 64 °F.
Fishing in Lincoln today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 4:05 am
- Major period 2:16–4:16 am
- Falling pressure (−0.11 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (11 mph) and 7.0 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, 3:10 am to 4:20 am, combines the 4:05 am low tide, a major period and falling pressure. Also worth a try from 3:30 pm to 4:50 pm, with the 4:30 pm low tide, a major period and falling pressure, though with fresh wind and rough seas.
Species with the most records nearby: Australasian snapper, John Dory, tope shark and yellowtail amberjack. October is one of the months when these are seen most: tope shark. What you can catch
Beach day in Lincoln
Is it a beach day?
- UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Low tide at 4:30 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (92% cloud cover)
- Feels like 59 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.11 in)
- Fresh offshore wind (21 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 9.2 ft
9.2 ft waves every 9 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 62 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 7 · SPF 50
Max UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 21 mph
Fresh offshore wind (21 mph): blowing sand. Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 4:30 pm
Low tide at 4:05 am and 4:30 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 10:35 am and 10:53 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 Lincoln
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- Point Chevalier Beach 4.5 mi · E
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Fitzpatrick Bay Beach 5.1 mi · NE
- Dogs allowed
- Charcoal Bay Beach 5.4 mi · NE
- Kendall Bay Beach 5.4 mi · NE
- Dogs allowed
- Kōwhai Beach 5.6 mi · N
- Parking
- Sloanes Beach 5.9 mi · E
- Christmas Beach 6.0 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Herne Bay Beach 6.0 mi · E
- 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 Lincoln
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 4:05 am 1.5 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:35 am 12.1 ft · coef. 89
- ▼ Next low tide 4:30 pm 2.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:53 pm 11.6 ft · coef. 88
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 43 min to low tide at 4:30 pm.
Tide coefficient 89 for the 10:35 am high tide and 88 for the 10:53 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 10.6 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 (12.6 ft) and the lowest, on December 27 (1.2 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, 10.5 ft range). The smallest, from October 20 to 21 (coefficient 47, 5.5 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 · 7:51 pm | Low tide 4:05 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 10:35 am · 12.1 ft | Low tide 4:30 pm · 2.0 ft | High tide 10:53 pm · 11.6 ft | Coef. 89 | 89% | Major periods 2:16 am · 2:48 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:19 am · 7:52 pm | Low tide 4:53 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 11:24 am · 12.0 ft | Low tide 5:22 pm · 2.2 ft | High tide 11:45 pm · 11.4 ft | Coef. 87 | 81% | Major periods 3:20 am · 3:52 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:18 am · 7:53 pm | Low tide 5:44 am · 1.8 ft | High tide 12:16 pm · 11.8 ft | Low tide 6:17 pm · 2.4 ft | — | Coef. 82 | 71% | Major periods 4:24 am · 4:55 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:17 am · 7:54 pm | High tide 12:39 am · 11.1 ft | Low tide 6:37 am · 2.2 ft | High tide 1:12 pm · 11.5 ft | Low tide 7:16 pm · 2.7 ft | Coef. 80 | 60% | Major periods 5:25 am · 5:54 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:16 am · 7:55 pm | High tide 1:35 am · 10.8 ft | Low tide 7:35 am · 2.7 ft | High tide 2:12 pm · 11.1 ft | Low tide 8:18 pm · 2.9 ft | Coef. 73 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:22 am · 6:48 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:15 am · 7:56 pm | High tide 2:35 am · 10.5 ft | Low tide 8:39 am · 3.1 ft | High tide 3:14 pm · 10.9 ft | Low tide 9:21 pm · 3.0 ft | Coef. 68 | 38% | Major periods 7:13 am · 7:37 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:14 am · 7:57 pm | High tide 3:38 am · 10.3 ft | Low tide 9:47 am · 3.3 ft | High tide 4:16 pm · 10.8 ft | Low tide 10:23 pm · 3.0 ft | Coef. 65 | 28% | Major periods 8:01 am · 8:24 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 Whau River Entrance station (LINZ), 1.8 mi from Lincoln. 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 Lincoln
Sea stateSea state: rough
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common4.4 ft
- Significant8.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest18 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 18 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 18 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces northeast and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Saturday 31: 16 ft with a period of 11 s, from the southwest (very rough).
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 3:46 pm (local time).
Diving in Lincoln today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around high tide (10:35 am): little current from 10:10 am to 10:50 am
- 3.9 ft swell at 8 s from the west-southwest: strong surge on the bottom
- Fresh offshore wind (20 mph): it pushes surface swimmers away from shore
- 0.2 mph current toward the south-southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
Not a day for shore diving: swell, wind, current or storms during the best window. If you go, go with a dive shop and only if they give the OK.
- Slack water today: low tide 4:05 am (3:50–4:30 am), high tide 10:35 am (10:10–10:50 am), low tide 4:30 pm (4:10–4:50 pm) and high tide 10:53 pm (10:30–11:10 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 8.3 ft at 8 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 62.1 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 8:18 pm. Waning gibbous (89%), rising at 11:42 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:50 am to 11:20 am, combines slack water at high tide, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell and fresh wind. Also worth a look from 3:40 pm to 5:10 pm, with slack water at low tide and weak current, though with some swell and 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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- Motu Manawa-Pollen Island Marine Reserve 3.3 mi
- Globaldive.Net 7.4 mi
- Dive HQ Auckland 8.0 mi
- GlobalDive - learn to dive here 8.8 mi
- Performance Diver 9.2 mi
- Dolphin Underwater Club 9.3 mi
- Wettie 9.9 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 Lincoln
Now in Lincoln
- Low / high
- 55 / 65 °F
- Rain
- 0.17 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 66%
- Dew pointDew point
- 52 °F
- Visibility
- 14 mi
- UV indexUV
- 3 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 34
- 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 (−0.06 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.52 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 | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle |
| Temperature | 56° | 56° | 56° | 61° | 64° | 65° | 61° | 59° |
| Wind (mph) | 11 WNW | 11 W | 12 W | 17 W | 20 W | 21 W | 19 W | 16 W |
| Gusts | 21 | 21 | 19 | 31 | 38 | 40 | 38 | 33 |
| Waves | 7.0 ft | 7.0 ft | 7.2 ft | 7.5 ft | 8.1 ft | 8.7 ft | 9.2 ft | 9.8 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in |
- 3:00 pm 65° 21 W 8.7 ft
- 6:00 pm 61° 19 W 9.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 59° 16 W 9.8 ft
- 12:00 am 57° 15 WSW 10 ft
- 3:00 am 56° 16 SW 11 ft
- 6:00 am 56° 18 SW 12 ft
- 9:00 am 59° 20 SW 12 ft
- 12:00 pm 63° 23 WSW 13 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 55 / 65 °F | 21 mph W | 10 ft | 10:35 am · 10:53 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 56 / 63 °F | 27 mph WSW | 16 ft | 11:24 am · 11:45 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 52 / 61 °F | 21 mph SW | 16 ft | 12:16 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 42 / 68 °F | 11 mph N | 11 ft | 12:39 am · 1:12 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 55 / 71 °F | 12 mph NNE | 5.7 ft | 1:35 am · 2:12 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 56 / 71 °F | 11 mph NE | 3.7 ft | 2:35 am · 3:14 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 56 / 70 °F | 14 mph NE | 4.9 ft | 3:38 am · 4:16 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 61 / 74 °F | 11 mph N | 4.8 ft | 4:43 am · 5:14 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 64 / 72 °F | 11 mph WNW | 4.2 ft | 5:45 am · 6:09 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 64 / 75 °F | 16 mph N | 4.0 ft | 6:42 am · 7:01 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 63 / 70 °F | 16 mph NW | — | 7:33 am · 7:49 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 57 / 67 °F | 11 mph SSW | — | 8:20 am · 8:35 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 56 / 69 °F | 17 mph E | — | 9:03 am · 9:20 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 56 / 69 °F | 11 mph S | — | 9:44 am · 10:02 pm |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 56° / 63° 16 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 52° / 61° 16 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 42° / 68° 11 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 55° / 71° 5.7 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 56° / 71° 3.7 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 56° / 70° 4.9 ft
- Thu 5 Drizzle 61° / 74° 4.8 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, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (66 °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 3:46 pm (local time).
The sun in Lincoln
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:20 am
- Full dark 8:51 pm
- Civil dawn 5:53 am
- Civil dusk 8:18 pm
- Solar noon 1:05 pm (67° high)
- Daylight 13 h 31 min (+2 min)
- Evening golden hour 7:16 pm
- Full dark 8:51 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,347,306 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Lincoln
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,442 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:16–4:16 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:48–4:48 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:27–8:27 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 11:12 pm–12:12 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 Lincoln
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Winston Wrathall Landing 2.8 mi
- Jetty 2.2 mi
- Jetty 3.6 mi
- Jetty 4.4 mi
- Boat ramp 0.2 mi
- Boat ramp 1.2 mi
- Boat ramp 1.8 mi
- Te Atatū Boating Club 2.0 mi
- Hobsonville Marina 3.6 mi
- Norcross Fishing World 1.6 mi
- Fishing Tackle 5.6 mi
- GOfuel 7.3 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 LincolnTides nearby
- Massey1.5 mi
- Te Atatu South1.6 mi
- Massey East2.1 mi
- Te Atatu Peninsula2.1 mi
- Sunnyvale2.1 mi
- Glendene2.3 mi
- West Harbour2.8 mi
- Rosebank3.0 mi
- Kelston3.5 mi
- Waterview4.1 mi
Lincoln at a glance
- Town or city of about 17,240 people. Coordinates: 36.858° S, 174.620° E.
- It is 8.0 mi west of Auckland, the main place in Auckland. The sun rises 1 min later and sets 1 min later than in Auckland.
- The nearest tide station, Whau River Entrance, is 1.7 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces northeast.
Questions about LincolnQuestions
What time is high tide today in Lincoln?
Today in Lincoln there are high tides at 10:35 am (12.1 ft) and 10:53 pm (11.6 ft) and low tides at 4:05 am and 4:30 pm. Tide coefficient 89.
What time is sunset today in Lincoln?
At 7:51 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 8:18 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Lincoln?
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 2:16–4:16 am, Minor 7:27–8:27 am, Major 2:48–4:48 pm, Minor 11:12 pm–12:12 am. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Lincoln?
Light drizzle, from 55 °F to 65 °F, with a fresh breeze from the west (21 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Lincoln?
Rough (Douglas 5): 8.8 ft waves with a period of 8.5 s from the west-southwest. The water is 62.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit Lincoln?
The best time to visit Lincoln is from January to March: highs of 73 °F to 75 °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: Whau River Entrance 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).