Whakatane tides today
- Tide now 7.3 ft ↓ falling · low 4:16 pm (1.5 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 3.6 ft · 62 °F slight · 5.0 s from the north-northwest
- Wind · air 13 mph · 61 °F from the NW, gusts 28 · overcast
- Sun 6:09 am–7:43 pm 13 h 34 min of daylight
- Moon 89% · 11:36 pm waning gibbous · rises at 11:36 pm
- Best time to dive 9:00–10:30 am good day · 8/10
Today in Whakatane there are high tides at 9:50 am (7.3 ft) and 10:08 pm (6.9 ft) and low tides at 3:46 am and 4:16 pm. Tide coefficient 87. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 4:16 pm. The sun rises at 6:09 am and sets at 7:43 pm: 13 h 34 min of daylight. The moon is 89% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 11:36 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:06 am to 4:06 am and from 2:38 pm to 4:38 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is slight, with 3.6 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the northwest (13 mph). Overcast, 61 °F.
Fishing in Whakatane today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 3:46 am
- Major period 2:06–4:06 am
- Falling pressure (−0.09 inHg in 24 h), light cross-shore wind (9 mph) and some swell (3.5 ft waves) to stir the water
- 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, 2:50 am to 4:10 am, combines the 3:46 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 4:16 pm low tide, a major period, falling pressure and some swell, though with fresh wind. Also good from 8:50 am to 9:30 am, with the 9:50 am high tide, falling pressure and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: Australasian snapper, shortfin mako, John Dory and yellowtail amberjack. October is one of the months when these are seen most: yellowtail amberjack and blue shark. What you can catch
Beach day in Whakatane
Is it a beach day?
- UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Low tide at 4:16 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (76% cloud cover)
- Feels like 61 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.01 in)
- Fresh cross-shore wind (19 mph): blowing sand
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 4.4 ft
4.4 ft waves every 5 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Low 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 19 mph
Fresh cross-shore wind (19 mph): blowing sand.
- Tide & sand 4:16 pm
Low tide at 3:46 am and 4:16 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 9:50 am and 10:08 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 Whakatane
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- Ōhope Beach 5.5 mi · E
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- Parking
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Tides in Whakatane
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 3:46 am 1.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 9:50 am 7.3 ft · coef. 87
- ▼ Next low tide 4:16 pm 1.5 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:08 pm 6.9 ft · coef. 87
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 6 h 21 min to low tide at 4:16 pm.
Tide coefficient 87 for the 9:50 am high tide and 87 for the 10:08 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 5.9 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 December 27 (7.5 ft) and the lowest, on June 17 (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 come from October 28 to 30 (coefficient 87, 5.9 ft range). The smallest, from October 20 to 22 (coefficient 51, 3.5 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 | 6:09 am · 7:43 pm | Low tide 3:46 am · 1.3 ft | High tide 9:50 am · 7.3 ft | Low tide 4:16 pm · 1.5 ft | High tide 10:08 pm · 6.9 ft | Coef. 87 | 89% | Major periods 2:06 am · 2:38 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:08 am · 7:44 pm | Low tide 4:35 am · 1.3 ft | High tide 10:40 am · 7.3 ft | Low tide 5:09 pm · 1.6 ft | High tide 11:00 pm · 6.8 ft | Coef. 86 | 81% | Major periods 3:10 am · 3:43 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:07 am · 7:45 pm | Low tide 5:27 am · 1.4 ft | High tide 11:32 am · 7.2 ft | Low tide 6:03 pm · 1.6 ft | High tide 11:54 pm · 6.7 ft | Coef. 83 | 71% | Major periods 4:14 am · 4:45 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:05 am · 7:46 pm | Low tide 6:20 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 12:27 pm · 7.0 ft | Low tide 7:00 pm · 1.7 ft | — | Coef. 79 | 60% | Major periods 5:15 am · 5:44 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:04 am · 7:48 pm | High tide 12:51 am · 6.5 ft | Low tide 7:17 am · 1.8 ft | High tide 1:25 pm · 6.9 ft | Low tide 7:59 pm · 1.8 ft | Coef. 77 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:12 am · 6:38 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:03 am · 7:49 pm | High tide 1:51 am · 6.4 ft | Low tide 8:17 am · 2.0 ft | High tide 2:26 pm · 6.7 ft | Low tide 8:58 pm · 1.9 ft | Coef. 72 | 38% | Major periods 7:03 am · 7:28 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:02 am · 7:50 pm | High tide 2:54 am · 6.3 ft | Low tide 9:19 am · 2.1 ft | High tide 3:28 pm · 6.6 ft | Low tide 9:57 pm · 1.9 ft | Coef. 68 | 28% | Major periods 7:51 am · 8:14 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 Whakatāne station (LINZ), 1.0 mi from Whakatane. 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 Whakatane
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.8 ft
- Significant3.6 ft
- Highest expectedHighest7.5 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 7.5 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 7.5 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces northeast 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 Thursday 29: 4.8 ft with a period of 5 s, from the northwest (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 (+1.9 °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 9:55 am (local time).
Surf in Whakatane today
Surf today
Poor- 2.5–3.9 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 3.1 ft swell at 6 s from the north, short: weak, messy waves
- 3.4 ft wind swell at 4 s: messy waves
- Moderate cross-shore wind (15 mph): a bit of chop
- Rising tide (high tide at 10:08 pm)
- Light: First light 5:41 am · sunrise 6:09 am · sunset 7:43 pm · last light 8:11 pm
- Tide: low 3:46 am (1.3 ft), high 9:50 am (7.3 ft), low 4:16 pm (1.5 ft) and high 10:08 pm (6.9 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 61.5 °F: a 4/3 fullsuit.
- Energy: 85 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm, has a good size, though with a short-period swell, wind swell and cross-shore wind. 6:00 am to 9:00 am can also work, with a good size, though with a short-period swell.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Whakatane today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (9:50 am): little current from 9:30 am to 10:10 am
- 1.9 ft swell at 6 s from the north: some surge on the bottom
- Moderate cross-shore wind (14 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: low tide 3:46 am (3:20–4:10 am), high tide 9:50 am (9:30–10:10 am), low tide 4:16 pm (3:50–4:40 pm) and high tide 10:08 pm (9:50–10:30 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 3.3 ft at 5 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 61.5 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 8:11 pm. Waning gibbous (89%), rising at 11:36 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:00 am to 10:30 am, combines slack water at high tide and weak current, though with 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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Weather in Whakatane
Now in Whakatane
- Low / high
- 52 / 70 °F
- Rain
- 0.01 in · 57%
- Clouds
- 98%
- Humidity
- 60%
- Dew pointDew point
- 47 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 3 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 23
- 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Light drizzle | Overcast |
| Temperature | 55° | 53° | 52° | 58° | 67° | 70° | 65° | 60° |
| Wind (mph) | 11 WNW | 9 WNW | 8 WNW | 12 WNW | 16 WNW | 19 WNW | 17 WNW | 11 W |
| Gusts | 20 | 20 | 18 | 24 | 35 | 40 | 38 | 26 |
| Waves | 3.5 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.4 ft | 3.5 ft | 4.0 ft | 4.5 ft | 4.8 ft | 4.6 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 58° 12 WNW 3.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 67° 16 WNW 4.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 70° 19 WNW 4.5 ft
- 6:00 pm 65° 17 WNW 4.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 60° 11 W 4.6 ft
- 12:00 am 56° 8 W 4.1 ft
- 3:00 am 52° 6 W 3.7 ft
- 6:00 am 50° 7 WSW 3.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 52 / 70 °F | 19 mph WNW | 4.8 ft | 9:50 am · 10:08 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 50 / 65 °F | 21 mph W | 4.5 ft | 10:40 am · 11:00 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 46 / 64 °F | 15 mph WSW | 2.7 ft | 11:32 am · 11:54 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 42 / 64 °F | 11 mph NW | 2.8 ft | 12:27 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 57 / 65 °F | 13 mph NNW | 4.3 ft | 12:51 am · 1:25 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 57 / 65 °F | 10 mph NNW | 3.7 ft | 1:51 am · 2:26 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 55 / 66 °F | 9 mph NNE | 4.1 ft | 2:54 am · 3:28 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 57 / 64 °F | 11 mph N | 6.9 ft | 3:58 am · 4:28 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 62 / 69 °F | 13 mph NW | 5.0 ft | 5:00 am · 5:24 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 60 / 69 °F | 14 mph N | 4.9 ft | 5:57 am · 6:16 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 62 / 68 °F | 18 mph NNW | 7.3 ft | 6:49 am · 7:05 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 59 / 68 °F | 10 mph ENE | 5.6 ft | 7:36 am · 7:50 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 58 / 70 °F | 10 mph SE | 3.7 ft | 8:20 am · 8:34 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 59 / 67 °F | 11 mph NNW | 3.5 ft | 9:02 am · 9:17 pm |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 50° / 65° 4.5 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 46° / 64° 2.7 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 42° / 64° 2.8 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 57° / 65° 4.3 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 57° / 65° 3.7 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 55° / 66° 4.1 ft
- Thu 5 Drizzle 57° / 64° 6.9 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 on Sunday 1. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- 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 9:55 am (local time).
The sun in Whakatane
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:08 am
- Full dark 8:45 pm
- Civil dawn 5:41 am
- Civil dusk 8:11 pm
- Solar noon 12:56 pm (65° high)
- Daylight 13 h 34 min (+2 min)
- Evening golden hour 7:07 pm
- Full dark 8:45 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,347,466 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Whakatane
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,442 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:06–4:06 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:38–4:38 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:13–8:13 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 11:06 pm–12:06 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 Whakatane
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Boat ramp 0.6 mi
- Boat ramp 1.5 mi
- Boat ramp 5.4 mi
- Boat ramp 6.7 mi
- Boat ramp 6.9 mi
- Boat ramp 8.0 mi
- Boat ramp 9.3 mi
- Whakatāne 1.5 mi
- Fishing and More 0.9 mi
- Iceman 1.1 mi
- GOfuel 1.5 mi
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Water depth
Drops off fastThe bottom drops off fast: the water is 33 ft deep just 340 ft from shore.
From the shoreline (1.3 mi from Whakatane) out to sea, heading northeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep110 ft
- 33 ft deep340 ft
- 66 ft deep1.7 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 32 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The bottom drops quickly near the shore and you are soon out of your depth. Keep an eye on kids and weak swimmers.
- Diving. 33 ft deep 340 ft from shore; 66 ft is far out (1.7 mi): for deeper dives, go by boat.
Rough estimate: here the data comes in cells of about 0.3 mi and misses details near shore (rocks, sandbars, small coves).
Source: NOAA ETOPO 2022 (CC0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near WhakataneTides nearby
- Ohope Beach2.7 mi
- Ohope Beach5.1 mi
- Ohiwa Harbour6.9 mi
- Thornton7.1 mi
- Kutarere11 mi
- Waiotahi13 mi
- Matata14 mi
- Opotiki Harbour15 mi
- Opotiki17 mi
- Maketu32 mi
Whakatane at a glance
- Town or city of about 18,602 people. Coordinates: 37.959° S, 176.985° E.
- It is 48 mi southeast of Tauranga, the main place in Bay of Plenty. The sun rises 4 min earlier and sets 3 min earlier than in Tauranga.
- The nearest tide station, Whakatāne, is 1.0 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces northeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Ohope Beach (2.7 mi).
Questions about WhakataneQuestions
What time is high tide today in Whakatane?
Today in Whakatane there are high tides at 9:50 am (7.3 ft) and 10:08 pm (6.9 ft) and low tides at 3:46 am and 4:16 pm. Tide coefficient 87.
What time is sunset today in Whakatane?
At 7:43 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 8:11 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Whakatane?
At 6:08 am. First light comes at 5:06 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 2:06–4:06 am, Minor 7:13–8:13 am, Major 2:38–4:38 pm, Minor 11:06 pm–12:06 am. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Whakatane?
Light drizzle, from 52 °F to 70 °F, with a moderate breeze from the northwest (13 mph) and a 57% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Whakatane?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.6 ft waves with a period of 5.0 s from the north-northwest. The water is 61.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Whakatane?
The best time to visit Whakatane is from November to March: highs of 70 °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: Whakatāne 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).