Kaiapoi today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 3:00–5:00 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 2.0 ft · 59 °F slight · 4.2 s from the east-southeast
- Wind · air 11 mph · 55 °F from the NE, gusts 24 · light drizzle
- Surf tomorrow 0.7–1.1 ft Poor day · 1/10 · 1:00–5:00 pm
- Sun 6:17 am–8:10 pm 13 h 54 min of daylight
- Moon 89% waning gibbous
- Diving tomorrow 10:10 am–1:10 pm great day · 10/10
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Kaiapoi the sun rises at 6:17 am and sets at 8:10 pm: 13 h 54 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. The sea is slight, with 2.0 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the northeast (11 mph). Light drizzle, 55 °F.
Fishing in Kaiapoi today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 2:56–4:56 pm
- Falling pressure (−0.09 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (12 mph) and some swell (1.9 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, combines a major period, falling pressure, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 5:50 am to 8:10 am, with moonset, sunrise and falling pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: tope shark, Chinook salmon, yellowtail amberjack and Australasian snapper. What you can catch
We don't show the tide for Kaiapoi, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Kaiapoi
Is it a beach day?
- Onshore breeze (12 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 2.2 ft waves
- UV 6 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Cloudy (78% cloud cover)
- Feels like 55 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.24 in)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.2 ft
2.2 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 59 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 6 · SPF 30
Max UV 6 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 12 mph
Onshore breeze (12 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Kaiapoi, so it doesn't count in the rating.
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 Kaiapoi
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Kaiapoi.
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Webcams near Kaiapoi
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Tides in Kaiapoi
Tides in Kaiapoi: not available yet
There is no tide station near Kaiapoi, and we can't rely on the global tide model on this coast: for now we don't show its tide.
Meanwhile, see the tide in Woodend Beach · 4.2 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Kaiapoi
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.0 ft
- Significant2.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.1 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces east and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 3.0 ft with a period of 4 s, from the north-northwest (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 59.5 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+3.5 °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 3:12 pm (local time).
Surf in Kaiapoi today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (1.0 ft sets): flat
- Almost no wind (3 mph): glassy water
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 5:46 am · sunrise 6:17 am · sunset 8:10 pm · last light 8:41 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 58.5 °F: a 4/3 fullsuit (booties if you run cold).
- Energy: 2 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:00 am to 10:00 am, has glassy water, though with barely any waves.
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 Kaiapoi today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.6 ft swell at 6 s from the northeast: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (6 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the south-southwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 58.5 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 8:41 pm. Waning gibbous (89%): a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:10 am to 1:10 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
We don't have a reliable tide for Kaiapoi, so slack water doesn't count in the rating.
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
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Conservation Area Pacific Ocean Foreshore 11 mi
- Infinite Blue Dive Travel 7.5 mi
- Scuba Gear Online Store 11 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 Kaiapoi
Now in Kaiapoi
- Low / high
- 44 / 57 °F
- Rain
- 0.30 in · 98%
- Clouds
- 44%
- Humidity
- 69%
- Dew pointDew point
- 45 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 5 · moderate
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 16
- 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 (−0.02 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.81 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 | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light rain | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle |
| Temperature | 53° | 54° | 52° | 55° | 54° | 54° | 52° | 47° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 NNW | 7 NW | 6 WNW | 2 NW | 6 ENE | 11 NE | 7 ENE | 9 S |
| Gusts | 23 | 24 | 21 | 13 | 17 | 23 | 22 | 20 |
| Waves | 1.3 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.8 ft | 2.0 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.3 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in | 0.05 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in | 0.02 in |
- 3:00 pm 54° 11 NE 2.0 ft
- 6:00 pm 52° 7 ENE 1.6 ft
- 9:00 pm 47° 9 S 1.3 ft
- 12:00 am 43° 4 SW 1.1 ft
- 3:00 am 40° 3 NW 0.9 ft
- 6:00 am 40° 5 NNW 0.9 ft
- 9:00 am 49° 2 NW 0.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 60° 7 WSW 0.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 44 / 57 °F | 12 mph NNE | 2.2 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 39 / 61 °F | 22 mph SW | 2.8 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 38 / 60 °F | 14 mph S | 2.6 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 42 / 69 °F | 16 mph NW | 2.0 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 58 / 70 °F | 26 mph NNW | 3.0 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 51 / 60 °F | 11 mph E | 2.5 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 53 / 76 °F | 7 mph NNE | 1.6 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 58 / 74 °F | 15 mph NNE | 3.3 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 56 / 65 °F | 13 mph SW | 2.6 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 54 / 62 °F | 10 mph ENE | 1.7 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 51 / 72 °F | 16 mph S | — | |
| Mon 9 | 47 / 55 °F | 13 mph SSE | — | |
| Tue 10 | 47 / 64 °F | 11 mph NE | — | |
| Wed 11 | 50 / 76 °F | 13 mph SW | — |
- Fri 30 Drizzle 39° / 61° 2.8 ft
- Sat 31 Mainly clear 38° / 60° 2.6 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 42° / 69° 2.0 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 58° / 70° 3.0 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 51° / 60° 2.5 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 53° / 76° 1.6 ft
- Thu 5 Drizzle 58° / 74° 3.3 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.
- 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 (−7.5 °F; normal high: 64 °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 3:12 pm (local time).
The sun in Kaiapoi
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:09 am
- Full dark 9:19 pm
- Civil dawn 5:46 am
- Civil dusk 8:41 pm
- Solar noon 1:13 pm (60° high)
- Daylight 13 h 54 min (+3 min)
- Evening golden hour 7:31 pm
- Full dark 9:19 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,347,172 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Kaiapoi
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
- 7:09–8:09 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 11:48 pm–12:48 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 Kaiapoi
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Hamills 5.7 mi
- Boat ramp 0.8 mi
- Boat ramp 1.7 mi
- Boat ramp 2.2 mi
- Boat ramp 2.5 mi
- Boat ramp 3.2 mi
- Brooklands Lagoon Boat Ramp 3.4 mi
- Boat ramp 6.8 mi
- Sports Service Centre 4.8 mi
- Complete Angler 7.8 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.
Tides near KaiapoiTides nearby
- Pegasus5.4 mi
- Parklands7.4 mi
- Waikuku Beach7.6 mi
- New Brighton North8.8 mi
- Burwood8.9 mi
- Aranui9.5 mi
- New Brighton11 mi
- South New Brighton11 mi
- Christchurch11 mi
- Mount Pleasant13 mi
Kaiapoi at a glance
- Town or city of about 13,700 people. Coordinates: 43.378° S, 172.640° E.
- It is 11 mi north of Christchurch, the main place in Canterbury. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Christchurch.
- Its coast faces east.
Questions about KaiapoiQuestions
What time is sunset today in Kaiapoi?
At 8:10 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 8:41 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Kaiapoi?
At 6:15 am. First light comes at 5:07 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 7:09–8:09 am, Major 2:56–4:56 pm, Minor 11:48 pm–12:48 am. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Kaiapoi?
Light rain, from 44 °F to 57 °F, with a gentle breeze from the northeast (11 mph) and a 98% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Kaiapoi?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.0 ft waves with a period of 4.2 s from the east-southeast. The water is 58.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Kaiapoi?
The best time to visit Kaiapoi is from January to February: highs of 72 °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
Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).