Tauranga tides today
- Tide now 6.6 ft ↑ rising · high 10:13 am (6.6 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:20–4:40 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 1.9 ft · 61 °F slight · 4.0 s from the northwest
- Wind · air 16 mph · 62 °F from the WNW, gusts 34 · overcast
- Sun 6:13 am–7:46 pm 13 h 33 min of daylight
- Moon 89% · 11:39 pm waning gibbous · rises at 11:39 pm
- Best time to dive 9:30–11:10 am good day · 8/10
Today in Tauranga there are high tides at 10:13 am (6.6 ft) and 10:29 pm (6.4 ft) and low tides at 3:49 am and 4:17 pm. Tide coefficient 86. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 10:13 am. The sun rises at 6:13 am and sets at 7:46 pm: 13 h 33 min of daylight. The moon is 89% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 11:39 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:09 am to 4:09 am and from 2:41 pm to 4:41 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is slight, with 1.9 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the west-northwest (16 mph). Overcast, 62 °F.
Fishing in Tauranga today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 3:49 am
- Major period 2:09–4:09 am
- Falling pressure (−0.10 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (11 mph) and some swell (1.7 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 86 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:50 am to 4:10 am, combines the 3:49 am low tide, a major period, falling pressure and some swell. Also worth a try from 3:20 pm to 4:40 pm, with the 4:17 pm low tide, a major period, falling pressure and some swell, though with fresh wind.
Species with the most records nearby: Australasian snapper, John Dory, yellowtail amberjack and shortfin mako. October is one of the months when these are seen most: yellowtail amberjack and blue shark. What you can catch
Beach day in Tauranga
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Calm for swimming: 2.6 ft waves
- UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Low tide at 4:17 pm: more sand
- Feels like 62 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.04 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 61 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 7 · SPF 50
Max UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 20 mph
Fresh offshore wind (20 mph): blowing sand. Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 4:17 pm
Low tide at 3:49 am and 4:17 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 10:13 am and 10:29 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 Tauranga
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- Otūmoetai Beach 2.7 mi · NW
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Pilot Bay Beach 3.5 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Ōmanu Beach 3.5 mi · NE
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Main Beach 3.9 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Te Puna Beach 5.1 mi · W
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 Tauranga
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 3:49 am 0.5 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 10:13 am 6.6 ft · coef. 86
- ▼ Low tide 4:17 pm 0.8 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:29 pm 6.4 ft · coef. 86
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 18 min to high tide at 10:13 am.
Tide coefficient 86 for the 10:13 am high tide and 86 for the 10:29 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 6.1 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 (7.0 ft) and the lowest, on December 27 (0.2 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 86, 6.1 ft range). The smallest, from October 20 to 21 (coefficient 49, 3.4 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 | 6:13 am · 7:46 pm | Low tide 3:49 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 10:13 am · 6.6 ft | Low tide 4:17 pm · 0.8 ft | High tide 10:29 pm · 6.4 ft | Coef. 86 | 89% | Major periods 2:09 am · 2:41 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:11 am · 7:47 pm | Low tide 4:39 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 11:04 am · 6.6 ft | Low tide 5:09 pm · 0.9 ft | High tide 11:22 pm · 6.3 ft | Coef. 85 | 81% | Major periods 3:14 am · 3:46 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:10 am · 7:48 pm | Low tide 5:29 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 11:57 am · 6.5 ft | Low tide 6:04 pm · 1.0 ft | — | Coef. 82 | 71% | Major periods 4:18 am · 4:49 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:09 am · 7:49 pm | High tide 12:16 am · 6.1 ft | Low tide 6:22 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 12:53 pm · 6.4 ft | Low tide 7:00 pm · 1.1 ft | Coef. 80 | 60% | Major periods 5:19 am · 5:48 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:08 am · 7:50 pm | High tide 1:13 am · 5.9 ft | Low tide 7:18 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 1:51 pm · 6.2 ft | Low tide 7:58 pm · 1.2 ft | Coef. 75 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:15 am · 6:42 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:07 am · 7:51 pm | High tide 2:13 am · 5.8 ft | Low tide 8:17 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 2:50 pm · 6.1 ft | Low tide 8:58 pm · 1.3 ft | Coef. 70 | 38% | Major periods 7:07 am · 7:31 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:06 am · 7:52 pm | High tide 3:16 am · 5.7 ft | Low tide 9:19 am · 1.4 ft | High tide 3:50 pm · 6.0 ft | Low tide 9:59 pm · 1.3 ft | Coef. 67 | 28% | Major periods 7:54 am · 8:17 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 Tauranga station (LINZ), 2.7 mi from Tauranga. 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 Tauranga
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.0 ft
- Significant1.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.0 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 stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 4: 3.4 ft with a period of 6 s, from the north-northeast (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 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 9:55 am (local time).
Diving in Tauranga today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (10:13 am): little current from 9:50 am to 10:30 am
- 1.2 ft swell at 5 s from the north: barely any surge
- Moderate offshore wind (16 mph): it pushes surface swimmers away from shore
- 0.5 mph current toward the east-southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 3:49 am (3:30–4:10 am), high tide 10:13 am (9:50–10:30 am), low tide 4:17 pm (4:00–4:32 pm) and high tide 10:29 pm (10:00–10:50 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 60.8 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 8:14 pm. Waning gibbous (89%), rising at 11:39 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:30 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 6:10 am to 8:30 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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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 Tauranga
Now in Tauranga
- Low / high
- 52 / 69 °F
- Rain
- 0.04 in · 61%
- Clouds
- 83%
- Humidity
- 62%
- Dew pointDew point
- 49 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 3 · moderate
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 21
- 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 (−0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.42 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 | Clear | Clear | Clear | Partly cloudy | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Overcast |
| Temperature | 54° | 53° | 52° | 59° | 67° | 68° | 63° | 58° |
| Wind (mph) | 12 WNW | 11 W | 8 W | 13 WNW | 18 WNW | 20 W | 18 WNW | 14 W |
| Gusts | 22 | 25 | 21 | 30 | 38 | 41 | 40 | 32 |
| Waves | 1.8 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.8 ft | 2.1 ft | 2.5 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.4 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 am 59° 13 WNW 1.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 67° 18 WNW 2.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 68° 20 W 2.5 ft
- 6:00 pm 63° 18 WNW 2.6 ft
- 9:00 pm 58° 14 W 2.4 ft
- 12:00 am 55° 11 WSW 2.0 ft
- 3:00 am 52° 10 WSW 1.7 ft
- 6:00 am 51° 9 WSW 1.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 52 / 69 °F | 20 mph W | 2.6 ft | 10:13 am · 10:29 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 51 / 64 °F | 23 mph WSW | 2.7 ft | 11:04 am · 11:22 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 46 / 61 °F | 10 mph WNW | 1.2 ft | 11:57 am | |
| Sun 1 | 41 / 64 °F | 11 mph NNW | 2.4 ft | 12:16 am · 12:53 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 57 / 64 °F | 12 mph NNW | 3.0 ft | 1:13 am · 1:51 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 57 / 66 °F | 9 mph NNW | 2.4 ft | 2:13 am · 2:50 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 55 / 66 °F | 9 mph NE | 3.4 ft | 3:16 am · 3:50 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 60 / 65 °F | 11 mph NNE | 4.1 ft | 4:19 am · 4:48 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 63 / 73 °F | 9 mph NW | 2.9 ft | 5:20 am · 5:43 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 57 / 68 °F | 13 mph N | 5.2 ft | 6:16 am · 6:35 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 63 / 71 °F | 18 mph NNW | 6.6 ft | 7:08 am · 7:23 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 59 / 69 °F | 8 mph ENE | 3.9 ft | 7:56 am · 8:09 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 57 / 67 °F | 9 mph E | 4.5 ft | 8:40 am · 8:53 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 58 / 69 °F | 9 mph NW | 4.3 ft | 9:22 am · 9:35 pm |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 51° / 64° 2.7 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 46° / 61° 1.2 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 41° / 64° 2.4 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 57° / 64° 3.0 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 57° / 66° 2.4 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 55° / 66° 3.4 ft
- Thu 5 Drizzle 60° / 65° 4.1 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, warmer than normal for late October (+2.0 °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 9:55 am (local time).
The sun in Tauranga
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:12 am
- Full dark 8:47 pm
- Civil dawn 5:45 am
- Civil dusk 8:14 pm
- Solar noon 12:59 pm (66° high)
- Daylight 13 h 33 min (+2 min)
- Evening golden hour 7:10 pm
- Full dark 8:47 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,347,411 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Tauranga
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,442 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:09–4:09 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:41–4:41 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:18–8:18 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 11:09 pm–12:09 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 Tauranga
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Boardwalk 0.2 mi
- Fisherman's Wharf 0.4 mi
- Jetty 1.3 mi
- Jetty 1.7 mi
- Boat ramp 0.2 mi
- Boat ramp 0.6 mi
- Boat ramp 1.0 mi
- Tauranga Bridge Marina 1.2 mi
- Tauranga Marina 1.7 mi
- Tauranga Hunting & Fishing New Zealand 0.8 mi
- Decoro Fishing Supplies 2.3 mi
- GOfuel 1.3 mi
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Nearest lighthouse
The Mount 4.1 mi north
- Light
- A white flash every 15 s · Fl W 15s
- Range
- 24 nautical miles (28 mi)
- Light height
- 262 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 3.3 ft
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Sources and licenses
Tides near TaurangaTides nearby
- Judea1.4 mi
- Otumoetai1.8 mi
- Gate Pa2.6 mi
- Bethlehem3.2 mi
- Mount Maunganui3.2 mi
- Greerton3.3 mi
- Omokoroa7.7 mi
- Maketu16 mi
- Katikati17 mi
- Waihi Beach24 mi
Tauranga at a glance
- Town or city of about 161,000 people. Coordinates: 37.686° S, 176.167° E.
- The nearest tide station, Tauranga, is 2.7 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces northeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Coronation Pier (0.3 mi), Mount Maunganui Wharfs (3.0 mi), Salisbury Wharf (3.3 mi).
Questions about TaurangaQuestions
What time is high tide today in Tauranga?
Today in Tauranga there are high tides at 10:13 am (6.6 ft) and 10:29 pm (6.4 ft) and low tides at 3:49 am and 4:17 pm. Tide coefficient 86.
What time is sunset today in Tauranga?
At 7:46 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 8:14 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Tauranga?
At 6:11 am. First light comes at 5:10 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 2:09–4:09 am, Minor 7:18–8:18 am, Major 2:41–4:41 pm, Minor 11:09 pm–12:09 am. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Tauranga?
Light drizzle, from 52 °F to 69 °F, with a moderate breeze from the west-northwest (16 mph) and a 61% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Tauranga?
Slight (Douglas 3): 1.9 ft waves with a period of 4.0 s from the northwest. The water is 61.0 °F.
When is the best time to visit Tauranga?
The best time to visit Tauranga is from December to March: highs of 72 °F to 76 °F, about 8 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: Tauranga 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).