Governors Bay tides today
- Tide now 4.2 ft ↓ falling · low 1:48 pm (1.4 ft)
- Best time to fish 7:30–8:40 pm good day · 7/10
- Water 56 °F
- Wind · air 4 mph · 55 °F from the E, gusts 16 · heavy drizzle
- Sun 6:16 am–8:11 pm 13 h 55 min of daylight
- Moon 89% waning gibbous
- Pressure 29.35 inHg rising · steady tomorrow
- Coefficient 82 average coefficient · spring tides Oct 27–29
Today in Governors Bay there are high tides at 7:31 am (8.4 ft) and 7:57 pm (7.8 ft) and low tides at 1:11 am and 1:48 pm. Tide coefficient 82. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 1:48 pm. The sun rises at 6:16 am and sets at 8:11 pm: 13 h 55 min of daylight. The moon is 89% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 2:24 am to 4:24 am and from 2:56 pm to 4:56 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. There's a light breeze from the east (4 mph). Heavy drizzle, 55 °F.
Fishing in Governors Bay today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 7:31 am, coefficient 82
- Minor period 7:08–8:08 am (moonset)
- Sunrise at 6:16 am
- Falling pressure (−0.29 inHg in 24 h) and light offshore wind (8 mph)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 82 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 6:30 am to 8:10 am, combines the 7:31 am high tide, moonset, sunrise and falling pressure. Also good from 7:30 pm to 8:40 pm, with the 7:57 pm high tide, sunset and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 12:50 pm to 2:50 pm, with the 1:48 pm low tide, falling pressure and a light onshore breeze.
Species with the most records nearby: tope shark, Chinook salmon and yellowtail amberjack. What you can catch
Tides in Governors Bay
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 1:11 am 1.4 ft
- ▲ High tide 7:31 am 8.4 ft · coef. 82
- ▼ Next low tide 1:48 pm 1.4 ft
- ▲ High tide 7:57 pm 7.8 ft · coef. 82
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 48 min to low tide at 1:48 pm.
Tide coefficient 82 for the 7:31 am high tide and 82 for the 7:57 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 7.0 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: an average 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 June 17 (8.9 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 27 to 31 (coefficient 82, 7.0 ft range). The smallest, from October 17 to 20 (coefficient 52, 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 | 6:16 am · 8:11 pm | Low tide 1:11 am · 1.4 ft | High tide 7:31 am · 8.4 ft | Low tide 1:48 pm · 1.4 ft | High tide 7:57 pm · 7.8 ft | Coef. 82 | 89% | Major periods 2:24 am · 2:56 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 6:15 am · 8:12 pm | Low tide 2:06 am · 1.4 ft | High tide 8:27 am · 8.4 ft | Low tide 2:44 pm · 1.4 ft | High tide 8:55 pm · 7.8 ft | Coef. 82 | 81% | Major periods 3:28 am · 4:01 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:13 am · 8:13 pm | Low tide 3:03 am · 1.4 ft | High tide 9:23 am · 8.4 ft | Low tide 3:42 pm · 1.5 ft | High tide 9:54 pm · 7.7 ft | Coef. 81 | 71% | Major periods 4:33 am · 5:04 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:12 am · 8:15 pm | Low tide 4:01 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 10:21 am · 8.3 ft | Low tide 4:41 pm · 1.5 ft | High tide 10:52 pm · 7.7 ft | Coef. 79 | 60% | Major periods 5:34 am · 6:02 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:11 am · 8:16 pm | Low tide 5:00 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 11:19 am · 8.2 ft | Low tide 5:40 pm · 1.5 ft | High tide 11:50 pm · 7.7 ft | Coef. 78 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:30 am · 6:56 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:09 am · 8:17 pm | Low tide 5:59 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 12:18 pm · 8.0 ft | Low tide 6:37 pm · 1.6 ft | — | Coef. 76 | 38% | Major periods 7:21 am · 7:46 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:08 am · 8:19 pm | High tide 12:48 am · 7.7 ft | Low tide 6:59 am · 1.8 ft | High tide 1:16 pm · 7.9 ft | Low tide 7:32 pm · 1.6 ft | Coef. 76 | 28% | Major periods 8:09 am · 8:32 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 Lyttelton station (LINZ), 3.8 mi from Governors Bay. 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 Governors Bay
Sea state
The wave model doesn't reach Governors Bay: it's on inland water (an estuary, sound or sheltered bay) or far from the open sea. Wind is still available right here.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces east and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 3.1 °F more 2 days ago than the model gives now: the water is probably warmer than the forecast says.
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 (+4.0 °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 11:00 am (local time).
Weather in Governors Bay
Now in Governors Bay
- Low / high
- 44 / 55 °F
- Rain
- 0.26 in · 99%
- Clouds
- 93%
- Humidity
- 72%
- Dew pointDew point
- 47 °F
- Visibility
- 9.0 mi
- UV indexUV
- 3 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 17
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising · now Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Rising now (+0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.78 inHg. Rising pressure: anglers say fish bite less for a while. 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 | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Heavy drizzle | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle |
| Temperature | 53° | 54° | 53° | 55° | 55° | 55° | 52° | 46° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 NNW | 7 NW | 9 W | 1 SW | 5 E | 9 NE | 9 ENE | 3 SE |
| Gusts | 23 | 24 | 21 | 15 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.04 in | 0.02 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in |
- 12:00 pm 55° 5 E
- 3:00 pm 55° 9 NE
- 6:00 pm 52° 9 ENE
- 9:00 pm 46° 3 SE
- 12:00 am 43° 2 NW
- 3:00 am 40° 4 NW
- 6:00 am 42° 6 NNW
- 9:00 am 49° 3 SSW
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 44 / 55 °F | 10 mph NNE | 7:31 am · 7:57 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 40 / 61 °F | 22 mph SW | 8:27 am · 8:55 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 39 / 60 °F | 14 mph NE | 9:23 am · 9:54 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 44 / 69 °F | 17 mph NW | 10:21 am · 10:52 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 57 / 71 °F | 30 mph NNW | 11:19 am · 11:50 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 52 / 71 °F | 10 mph SSW | 12:18 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 52 / 76 °F | 7 mph NNE | 12:48 am · 1:16 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 58 / 74 °F | 15 mph NNE | 1:45 am · 2:13 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 56 / 65 °F | 13 mph SW | 2:39 am · 3:05 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 54 / 62 °F | 10 mph ENE | 3:32 am · 3:55 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 51 / 72 °F | 16 mph S | 4:22 am · 4:43 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 47 / 55 °F | 13 mph SSE | 5:10 am · 5:29 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 47 / 64 °F | 11 mph NE | 5:57 am · 6:16 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 50 / 76 °F | 13 mph SW | 6:42 am · 7:02 pm |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 40° / 61° 22 mph
- Sat 31 Overcast 39° / 60° 14 mph
- Sun 1 Overcast 44° / 69° 17 mph
- Mon 2 Drizzle 57° / 71° 30 mph
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 52° / 71° 10 mph
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 52° / 76° 7 mph
- Thu 5 Drizzle 58° / 74° 15 mph
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 wind tomorrow. 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 (−6.3 °F; normal high: 62 °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 11:00 am (local time).
The sun in Governors Bay
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:08 am
- Full dark 9:20 pm
- Civil dawn 5:46 am
- Civil dusk 8:42 pm
- Solar noon 1:13 pm (60° high)
- Daylight 13 h 55 min (+3 min)
- Evening golden hour 7:31 pm
- Full dark 9:20 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,347,173 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Governors Bay
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,442 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 2:24–4:24 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:56–4:56 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:08–8:08 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 11:49 pm–12:49 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 Governors Bay
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Govenor's Bay Jetty 0.4 mi
- Psyche Jetty 3.0 mi
- Church Bay Jetty 3.6 mi
- Jetty 3.4 mi
- Boat ramp 2.0 mi
- Boat ramp 2.5 mi
- Dinghies 3.0 mi
- Trailers 3.0 mi
- Te Ana Marina - Dampier Bay 3.6 mi
- Lyttelton Harbour / Whakaraupō 4.5 mi
- Pegasus Fishing 3.2 mi
- Fishermans Loft 5.8 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Nearest lighthouse
Lyttelton Lighthouse 3.7 mi east
Other lighthouses nearby: Purua Bay (4.8 mi east).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Governors BayTides nearby
- Rapaki2.1 mi
- Lyttelton3.8 mi
- Diamond Harbour4.0 mi
- Heathcote Valley4.5 mi
- Mount Pleasant5.4 mi
- Redcliffs6.2 mi
- Christchurch6.2 mi
- Clifton6.5 mi
- Sumner6.8 mi
- South New Brighton8.3 mi
Governors Bay at a glance
- Town or city of about 940 people. Coordinates: 43.623° S, 172.647° E.
- It is 6.2 mi south of Christchurch, the main place in Canterbury. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Christchurch.
- The nearest tide station, Lyttelton, is 3.8 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Cass Bay (2.6 mi), Corsair Bay (2.8 mi), Gladstone Wharf (3.9 mi).
Questions about Governors BayQuestions
What time is high tide today in Governors Bay?
Today in Governors Bay there are high tides at 7:31 am (8.4 ft) and 7:57 pm (7.8 ft) and low tides at 1:11 am and 1:48 pm. Tide coefficient 82.
What time is sunset today in Governors Bay?
At 8:11 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 8:42 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Governors Bay?
At 6:15 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 2:24–4:24 am, Minor 7:08–8:08 am, Major 2:56–4:56 pm, Minor 11:49 pm–12:49 am. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Governors Bay?
Heavy drizzle, from 44 °F to 55 °F, with a light breeze from the east (4 mph) and a 99% chance of rain.
When is the best time to visit Governors Bay?
The best time to visit Governors Bay is from January to February: highs of 70 °F, about 7 rainy days a month and 7 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: Lyttelton 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).