Takamatua Bay tides today
- Tide now 6.1 ft ↓ falling · low 1:24 am (1.7 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 6:40–8:40 am average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 5.3 ft · 56 °F moderate · 10.5 s from the south-southwest
- Wind · air 5 mph · 47 °F from the W, gusts 26 · drizzle
- Sun 6:15 am–8:10 pm 13 h 55 min of daylight
- Moon 89% waning gibbous
- Diving tomorrow 6:40–9:10 am poor day · 2/10
Today in Takamatua Bay there are high tides at 6:47 am (8.4 ft) and 7:13 pm (7.8 ft) and low tides at 12:29 am and 1:06 pm. Tide coefficient 82. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 1:24 am. The sun rises at 6:15 am and sets at 8:10 pm: 13 h 55 min of daylight. The moon is 89% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 2:23 am to 4:23 am and from 2:55 pm to 4:55 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is moderate, with 5.3 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the west (5 mph). Drizzle, 47 °F.
Fishing in Takamatua Bay today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 6:47 am, coefficient 82
- Minor period 7:06–8:06 am (moonset)
- Sunrise at 6:15 am
- Falling pressure (−0.27 inHg in 24 h), light cross-shore wind (9 mph) and some swell (3.1 ft waves) to stir the water
- 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, 5:50 am to 7:50 am, combines the 6:47 am high tide, moonset, sunrise, falling pressure and some swell. Also good from 7:30 pm to 8:10 pm, with the 7:13 pm high tide, sunset and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 12:10 pm to 2:10 pm, with the 1:06 pm low tide, falling pressure and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: tope shark, Chinook salmon, yellowtail amberjack and blue shark. What you can catch
Beach day in Takamatua Bay
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- UV 6 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Low tide at 1:06 pm: more sand
- Feels like 48 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.54 in)
- Light offshore wind (11 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 5.1 ft
5.1 ft waves every 10 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 56 °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 11 mph
Offshore breeze (11 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 12:29 am
Low tide at 12:29 am and 1:06 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 6:47 am and 7:13 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 Takamatua Bay
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- Sandy Bay 0.8 mi · NW
- Akaroa Beach 1.6 mi · S
- Restrooms
- Parking
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Tides in Takamatua Bay
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 12:29 am 1.7 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:47 am 8.4 ft · coef. 82
- ▼ Low tide 1:06 pm 1.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 7:13 pm 7.8 ft · coef. 82
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 4 h 6 min to low tide at 1:24 am.
Tide coefficient 82 for the 6:47 am high tide and 82 for the 7:13 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 6.7 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 (1.2 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 27 to 31 (coefficient 82, 6.7 ft range). The smallest, from October 17 to 20 (coefficient 52, 4.3 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 | 6:15 am · 8:10 pm | Low tide 12:29 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 6:47 am · 8.4 ft | Low tide 1:06 pm · 1.6 ft | High tide 7:13 pm · 7.8 ft | Coef. 82 | 89% | Major periods 2:23 am · 2:55 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 6:13 am · 8:11 pm | Low tide 1:24 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 7:43 am · 8.4 ft | Low tide 2:02 pm · 1.6 ft | High tide 8:11 pm · 7.8 ft | Coef. 82 | 81% | Major periods 3:27 am · 3:59 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:12 am · 8:13 pm | Low tide 2:21 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 8:39 am · 8.4 ft | Low tide 3:00 pm · 1.7 ft | High tide 9:10 pm · 7.7 ft | Coef. 81 | 71% | Major periods 4:31 am · 5:02 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:10 am · 8:14 pm | Low tide 3:19 am · 1.8 ft | High tide 9:37 am · 8.3 ft | Low tide 3:59 pm · 1.8 ft | High tide 10:08 pm · 7.7 ft | Coef. 79 | 60% | Major periods 5:32 am · 6:01 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:09 am · 8:15 pm | Low tide 4:18 am · 1.9 ft | High tide 10:35 am · 8.1 ft | Low tide 4:58 pm · 1.8 ft | High tide 11:06 pm · 7.7 ft | Coef. 78 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:28 am · 6:55 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:08 am · 8:17 pm | Low tide 5:17 am · 1.9 ft | High tide 11:34 am · 8.0 ft | Low tide 5:55 pm · 1.8 ft | — | Coef. 76 | 38% | Major periods 7:20 am · 7:44 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:06 am · 8:18 pm | High tide 12:04 am · 7.7 ft | Low tide 6:17 am · 2.0 ft | High tide 12:32 pm · 7.9 ft | Low tide 6:50 pm · 1.8 ft | Coef. 76 | 28% | Major periods 8:08 am · 8:30 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 Akaroa station (LINZ), 1.1 mi from Takamatua Bay. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Lyttelton reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: 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 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: secondary port of the LINZ Secondary Ports table 2026-27 (https://www.linz.govt.nz/products-services/tides-and-tidal-streams/tide-predictions), computed by TidePlanet with the LINZ method from the harmonic constants of Lyttelton in the Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database).
The sea at Takamatua Bay
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.7 ft
- Significant5.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest10 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 10 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 10 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces west and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 15 ft with a period of 9 s, from the south-southwest (very rough).
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 (+2.2 °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 9:18 pm (local time).
Diving in Takamatua Bay today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around low tide (1:06 pm): little current from 12:40 pm to 1:30 pm
- 3.2 ft swell at 10 s from the south-southwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (9 mph)
- 0.6 mph current toward the west (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 12:29 am (12:00–12:50 am), high tide 6:47 am (6:20–7:10 am), low tide 1:06 pm (12:40–1:30 pm) and high tide 7:13 pm (6:40–7:40 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 5.5 ft at 7 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 55.9 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 8:41 pm. Waning gibbous (89%): a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:00 pm to 1:50 pm, combines slack water at low tide, light wind and the sun high, though with some swell and current. Also worth a look from 6:10 am to 8:00 am, with slack water at high tide and light wind, though with some swell and 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 Takamatua Bay
Now in Takamatua Bay
- Low / high
- 44 / 54 °F
- Rain
- 0.59 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 56%
- Humidity
- 92%
- Dew pointDew point
- 45 °F
- Visibility
- 8.0 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 16
- 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 (+0.07 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.85 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 | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Light drizzle | Drizzle | Light rain | Light rain | Clear sky | Drizzle |
| Temperature | 53° | 54° | 52° | 49° | 52° | 51° | 50° | 48° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 NW | 7 WNW | 7 SW | 10 SSE | 10 SE | 5 E | 7 N | 4 W |
| Gusts | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 19 | 22 | 26 |
| Waves | 3.4 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.8 ft | 4.4 ft | 4.7 ft | 5.0 ft | 5.2 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.03 in | 0.06 in | 0.09 in | 0.00 in | 0.02 in |
- 9:00 pm 48° 4 W 5.2 ft
- 12:00 am 43° 3 WSW 5.4 ft
- 3:00 am 41° 4 NW 5.5 ft
- 6:00 am 41° 5 NW 5.9 ft
- 9:00 am 49° 4 WNW 6.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 57° 8 WSW 6.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 53° 15 SSW 8.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 48° 18 SSW 11 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 44 / 54 °F | 11 mph SSW | 5.4 ft | 6:47 am · 7:13 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 41 / 57 °F | 18 mph SW | 15 ft | 7:43 am · 8:11 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 44 / 56 °F | 17 mph SW | 14 ft | 8:39 am · 9:10 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 49 / 71 °F | 19 mph NNW | 7.3 ft | 9:37 am · 10:08 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 59 / 71 °F | 21 mph NNW | 4.5 ft | 10:35 am · 11:06 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 57 / 71 °F | 10 mph N | 3.5 ft | 11:34 am | |
| Wed 4 | 60 / 72 °F | 11 mph NNW | 3.8 ft | 12:04 am · 12:32 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 60 / 74 °F | 16 mph N | 3.4 ft | 1:01 am · 1:29 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 54 / 75 °F | 14 mph NNW | 3.4 ft | 1:55 am · 2:21 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 52 / 64 °F | 11 mph N | 3.8 ft | 2:48 am · 3:11 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 54 / 68 °F | 18 mph NNW | 4.2 ft | 3:38 am · 3:59 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 48 / 55 °F | 11 mph S | 5.3 ft | 4:26 am · 4:45 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 47 / 53 °F | 11 mph SE | 6.2 ft | 5:13 am · 5:32 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 46 / 51 °F | 15 mph S | 8.0 ft | 5:58 am · 6:18 pm |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 41° / 57° 15 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 44° / 56° 14 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 49° / 71° 7.3 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 59° / 71° 4.5 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 57° / 71° 3.5 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 60° / 72° 3.8 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 60° / 74° 3.4 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, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−7.4 °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 9:18 pm (local time).
The sun in Takamatua Bay
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:06 am
- Full dark 9:19 pm
- Civil dawn 5:44 am
- Civil dusk 8:41 pm
- Solar noon 1:12 pm (60° high)
- Daylight 13 h 55 min (+3 min)
- Evening golden hour 7:30 pm
- Full dark 9:19 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,347,194 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Takamatua Bay
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,442 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 2:23–4:23 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:55–4:55 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:06–8:06 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 Takamatua Bay
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Boat ramp 1.3 mi
- Boat ramp 1.5 mi
- Boat ramp 1.9 mi
- Boat ramp 2.1 mi
- Boat ramp 2.1 mi
- Boat ramp 2.3 mi
- Boat ramp 2.8 mi
- Boat ramp 4.0 mi
- Boat ramp 4.1 mi
- Boat ramp 7.7 mi
- Pigeon Bay Ramp 7.8 mi
- Fuel dock 1.8 mi
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Tides near Takamatua BayTides nearby
- Duvauchelle2.8 mi
- Diamond Harbour16 mi
- Lyttelton18 mi
- Sumner18 mi
- Clifton19 mi
- Rapaki19 mi
- Heathcote Valley19 mi
- Redcliffs19 mi
- Governors Bay19 mi
- Mount Pleasant20 mi
Takamatua Bay at a glance
- Town or city. Coordinates: 43.783° S, 172.967° E.
- It is 24 mi southeast of Christchurch, the main place in Canterbury. The sun rises 2 min earlier and sets 1 min earlier than in Christchurch.
- The nearest tide station, Akaroa, is 1.2 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Akaroa Harbor (4.0 mi).
Questions about Takamatua BayQuestions
What time is high tide today in Takamatua Bay?
Today in Takamatua Bay there are high tides at 6:47 am (8.4 ft) and 7:13 pm (7.8 ft) and low tides at 12:29 am and 1:06 pm. Tide coefficient 82.
What time is sunset today in Takamatua Bay?
At 8:10 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 8:41 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Takamatua Bay?
At 6:13 am. First light comes at 5:04 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 2:23–4:23 am, Minor 7:06–8:06 am, Major 2:55–4:55 pm, Minor 11:49 pm–12:49 am. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Takamatua Bay?
Light rain, from 44 °F to 54 °F, with a light breeze from the west (5 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Takamatua Bay?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 5.3 ft waves with a period of 10.5 s from the south-southwest. The water is 56.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Takamatua Bay?
The best time to visit Takamatua 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: Akaroa secondary port, computed by TidePlanet with the time and height differences of the LINZ secondary ports table on Lyttelton. 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. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).