Marchwiel tides today
- Tide now 2.0 ft ↓ falling · low 12:27 pm (1.9 ft)
- Best time to fish 11:30 am–12:30 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 2.1 ft · 56 °F slight · 6.1 s from the south-southeast
- Wind · air 7 mph · 56 °F from the NNE, gusts 23 · light drizzle
- Surf today 1.0–1.6 ft Poor day · 0/10 · 12:00–4:00 pm
- Sun 6:20 am–8:18 pm 13 h 58 min of daylight
- Moon 89% waning gibbous
Today in Marchwiel there are high tides at 6:08 am (8.2 ft) and 6:32 pm (7.6 ft) and low tide at 12:27 pm. Tide coefficient 81. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 12:27 pm. The sun rises at 6:20 am and sets at 8:18 pm: 13 h 58 min of daylight. The moon is 89% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 2:30 am to 4:30 am and from 3:02 pm to 5:02 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is slight, with 2.1 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the north-northeast (7 mph). Light drizzle, 56 °F.
Fishing in Marchwiel today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 6:08 am, coefficient 81
- Sunrise at 6:20 am
- Falling pressure (−0.23 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (5 mph) and some swell (2.1 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 81 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:50 am to 7:10 am, combines the 6:08 am high tide, sunrise, falling pressure, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm, with the 12:27 pm low tide, falling pressure and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: tope shark, Chinook salmon, John Dory and yellowtail amberjack. What you can catch
Beach day in Marchwiel
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Calm for swimming: 2.3 ft waves
- UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Low tide at 12:27 pm: more sand
- Feels like 58 °F: chilly for the beach
- Thunderstorms: get out of the water and off the beach
Thunderstorms during beach hours: get out of the water and off the sand as soon as you hear thunder.
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.3 ft
2.3 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 56 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 5 · SPF 30
Max UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 15 mph
Moderate onshore wind (15 mph).
- Tide & sand 12:27 pm
Low tide at 12:27 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 6:08 am and 6:32 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 Marchwiel
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- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
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Tides in Marchwiel
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 6:08 am 8.2 ft · coef. 81
- ▼ Next low tide 12:27 pm 1.9 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:32 pm 7.6 ft · coef. 80
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 28 min to low tide at 12:27 pm.
Tide coefficient 81 for the 6:08 am high tide and 80 for the 6:32 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 6.2 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 December 26 (8.7 ft) and the lowest, on July 16 (1.3 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 8 to 10 (coefficient 85, 6.3 ft range). The smallest, from October 17 to 19 (coefficient 48, 3.9 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 · 8:18 pm | High tide 6:08 am · 8.2 ft | Low tide 12:27 pm · 1.9 ft | High tide 6:32 pm · 7.6 ft | — | Coef. 81 | 89% | Major periods 2:30 am · 3:02 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 6:19 am · 8:19 pm | Low tide 12:48 am · 2.0 ft | High tide 7:06 am · 8.1 ft | Low tide 1:25 pm · 2.1 ft | High tide 7:34 pm · 7.5 ft | Coef. 79 | 81% | Major periods 3:34 am · 4:07 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:18 am · 8:21 pm | Low tide 1:48 am · 2.0 ft | High tide 8:09 am · 8.0 ft | Low tide 2:26 pm · 2.2 ft | High tide 8:42 pm · 7.4 ft | Coef. 76 | 71% | Major periods 4:38 am · 5:09 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:16 am · 8:22 pm | Low tide 2:49 am · 2.1 ft | High tide 9:13 am · 8.0 ft | Low tide 3:30 pm · 2.2 ft | High tide 9:47 pm · 7.4 ft | Coef. 75 | 60% | Major periods 5:39 am · 6:08 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:15 am · 8:23 pm | Low tide 3:52 am · 2.1 ft | High tide 10:16 am · 7.9 ft | Low tide 4:35 pm · 2.3 ft | High tide 10:49 pm · 7.5 ft | Coef. 75 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:36 am · 7:02 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:13 am · 8:25 pm | Low tide 4:55 am · 2.1 ft | High tide 11:17 am · 7.9 ft | Low tide 5:36 pm · 2.2 ft | High tide 11:46 pm · 7.6 ft | Coef. 76 | 38% | Major periods 7:27 am · 7:51 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:12 am · 8:26 pm | Low tide 5:55 am · 2.1 ft | High tide 12:14 pm · 7.8 ft | Low tide 6:30 pm · 2.1 ft | — | Coef. 76 | 28% | Major periods 8:15 am · 8:38 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 Timaru station (LINZ), 1.3 mi from Marchwiel. 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 Marchwiel
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.0 ft
- Significant2.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.3 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.3 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces east and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 7.0 ft with a period of 7 s, from the south (moderate).
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 57.7 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.6 °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 11:59 am (local time).
Surf in Marchwiel today
Surf today
Poor- 1.0–1.6 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 1.4 ft swell at 3 s from the southeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Light cross-shore wind (5 mph)
- Thunderstorm: stay out of the water (lightning)
- Rising tide (high tide at 6:32 pm)
Thunderstorms in the best window: with lightning, stay out of the water.
- Light: First light 5:49 am · sunrise 6:20 am · sunset 8:18 pm · last light 8:49 pm
- Tide: high 6:08 am (8.2 ft), low 12:27 pm (2.0 ft) and high 6:32 pm (7.6 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 56.1 °F: a 5/4 fullsuit with booties (and a hood if it’s windy).
- Energy: 4 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window is 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, though with small waves, a short-period swell and thunderstorms.
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 Marchwiel today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (12:27 pm): little current from 12:00 pm to 12:50 pm
- 1.5 ft swell at 3 s from the southeast: barely any surge
- Light cross-shore wind (7 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 11:49 pm (11:20 pm–12:20 am), high tide 6:08 am (5:40–6:30 am), low tide 12:27 pm (12:00–12:50 pm) and high tide 6:32 pm (6:00–7:00 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 56.1 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 8:49 pm. Waning gibbous (89%): a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:30 am to 12:30 pm, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 6:20 am to 7:00 am, with slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind and weak 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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Weather in Marchwiel
Now in Marchwiel
- Low / high
- 43 / 58 °F
- Rain
- 0.15 in · 75%
- Clouds
- 59%
- Humidity
- 69%
- Dew pointDew point
- 46 °F
- Visibility
- 14 mi
- UV indexUV
- 4 · 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 (−0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.77 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 | Mainly clear | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle |
| Temperature | 50° | 47° | 49° | 51° | 56° | 56° | 51° | 46° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 NNW | 3 WNW | 3 ESE | 10 NE | 7 NNE | 2 ESE | 14 SSE | 4 SSE |
| Gusts | 16 | 6 | 13 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 28 | 11 |
| Waves | 1.8 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.8 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.1 ft | 2.0 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.3 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 pm 56° 7 NNE 2.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 56° 2 ESE 2.0 ft
- 6:00 pm 51° 14 SSE 2.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 46° 4 SSE 2.3 ft
- 12:00 am 42° 4 NNW 2.4 ft
- 3:00 am 39° 5 NW 2.4 ft
- 6:00 am 38° 3 NW 2.4 ft
- 9:00 am 49° 9 NW 2.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 43 / 58 °F | 15 mph E | 2.4 ft | 6:08 am · 6:32 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 38 / 59 °F | 20 mph SW | 7.0 ft | 7:06 am · 7:34 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 37 / 62 °F | 12 mph NNE | 5.8 ft | 8:09 am · 8:42 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 46 / 69 °F | 15 mph NNW | 3.7 ft | 9:13 am · 9:47 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 54 / 73 °F | 20 mph NNE | 4.5 ft | 10:16 am · 10:49 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 52 / 56 °F | 9 mph ESE | 2.0 ft | 11:17 am · 11:46 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 50 / 72 °F | 4 mph NNE | 2.7 ft | 12:14 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 51 / 75 °F | 18 mph N | 3.0 ft | 12:40 am · 1:08 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 52 / 62 °F | 12 mph SE | 3.1 ft | 1:31 am · 1:59 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 51 / 56 °F | 5 mph SSW | 2.5 ft | 2:21 am · 2:46 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 48 / 61 °F | 25 mph SSE | 5.3 ft | 3:09 am · 3:30 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 45 / 53 °F | 10 mph NE | 4.8 ft | 3:54 am · 4:12 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 41 / 59 °F | 8 mph E | 2.4 ft | 4:39 am · 4:53 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 49 / 59 °F | 15 mph SSW | 3.0 ft | 5:22 am · 5:35 pm |
- Fri 30 Light snow 38° / 59° 7.0 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 37° / 62° 5.8 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 46° / 69° 3.7 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 54° / 73° 4.5 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 52° / 56° 2.0 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 50° / 72° 2.7 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 51° / 75° 3.0 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 wind tomorrow. 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, cooler than normal for late October (−6.0 °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 11:59 am (local time).
The sun in Marchwiel
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:11 am
- Full dark 9:28 pm
- Civil dawn 5:49 am
- Civil dusk 8:49 pm
- Solar noon 1:19 pm (59° high)
- Daylight 13 h 58 min (+3 min)
- Evening golden hour 7:38 pm
- Full dark 9:28 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,347,077 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Marchwiel
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,442 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 2:30–4:30 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:02–5:02 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:10–8:10 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 11:59 pm–12:59 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 Marchwiel
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 1.7 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (1 mi from Marchwiel) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.7 mi
- 33 ft deep1.7 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.7 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 1.7 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, 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.
Nearest lighthouse
Blackett's Lighthouse 1.1 mi southeast
- Built
- 1878
Other lighthouses nearby: Tuhawaiki Point Lighthouse (4.5 mi south).
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Tides near MarchwielTides nearby
- Washdyke1.9 mi
- Timaru1.9 mi
- Normanby5.4 mi
- Kingsdown6.2 mi
- Pareora8.6 mi
- Saint Andrews11 mi
- Otaio15 mi
- Makikihi18 mi
- Longbeach30 mi
- Waterton34 mi
Marchwiel at a glance
- Town or city of about 3,750 people. Coordinates: 44.377° S, 171.226° E.
- It is 91 mi southwest of Christchurch, the main place in Canterbury. The sun rises 4 min later and sets 7 min later than in Christchurch.
- The nearest tide station, Timaru, is 1.3 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces east.
Questions about MarchwielQuestions
What time is high tide today in Marchwiel?
Today in Marchwiel there are high tides at 6:08 am (8.2 ft) and 6:32 pm (7.6 ft) and low tide at 12:27 pm. Tide coefficient 81.
What time is sunset today in Marchwiel?
At 8:18 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 8:49 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Marchwiel?
At 6:19 am. First light comes at 5:09 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 2:30–4:30 am, Minor 7:10–8:10 am, Major 3:02–5:02 pm, Minor 11:59 pm–12:59 am. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Marchwiel?
Light drizzle, from 43 °F to 58 °F, with a light breeze from the north-northeast (7 mph) and a 75% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Marchwiel?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.1 ft waves with a period of 6.1 s from the south-southeast. The water is 56.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Marchwiel?
The best time to visit Marchwiel is from January to February: highs of 71 °F to 71 °F, about 7 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: Timaru 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).