Waitangi tides today
- Tide now 2.1 ft ↓ falling · low 2:48 pm (0.4 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:00–3:50 pm fair day · 3/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 10 ft · 53 °F rough · 10.8 s from the west-southwest
- Wind · air 22 mph · 59 °F from the NW, gusts 43 · light drizzle
- Sun 6:18 am–8:13 pm 13 h 56 min of daylight
- Moon 90% waning gibbous
- Best time to dive 5:40–8:40 pm poor day · 0/10
Today in Waitangi there are high tides at 8:55 am (2.5 ft) and 9:18 pm (3.2 ft) and low tides at 2:50 am and 2:48 pm. Tide coefficient 81. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 2:48 pm. The sun rises at 6:18 am and sets at 8:13 pm: 13 h 56 min of daylight. The moon is 90% 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 rough, with 10 ft waves. There's a fresh breeze from the northwest (22 mph). Light drizzle, 59 °F.
Fishing in Waitangi today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 2:50 am
- Major period 2:24–4:24 am
- Falling pressure (−0.21 inHg in 24 h), fresh onshore wind (19 mph) and rough sea: 9.0 ft waves
- 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, 2:20 am to 3:50 am, combines the 2:50 am low tide, a major period and falling pressure, though with fresh wind and rough seas. Also worth a try from 3:00 pm to 3:50 pm, with the 2:48 pm low tide and a major period, though with fresh wind and rough seas.
Species with the most records nearby: tope shark, blue shark and albacore. What you can catch
Beach day in Waitangi
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Low tide at 2:48 pm: more sand
- Feels like 53 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.20 in)
- Fresh onshore wind (23 mph): blowing sand
Dangerous surf during beach hours. Stay out if the red flag is up, and never swim where there is no lifeguard.
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Dangerous · 11 ft
11 ft waves every 11 s: dangerous for swimming. Stay out if the red flag is up. High rip current risk. If you're caught in a rip current, don't swim against it: swim parallel to shore and wave for help. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 53 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 7 · SPF 50
Max UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 23 mph
Fresh onshore wind (23 mph): blowing sand.
- Tide & sand 2:48 pm
Low tide at 2:50 am and 2:48 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 8:55 am and 9:18 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 Waitangi
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Tides in Waitangi
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 2:50 am 0.4 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:55 am 2.5 ft · coef. 78
- ▼ Next low tide 2:48 pm 0.4 ft
- ▲ High tide 9:18 pm 3.2 ft · coef. 81
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 4 h 9 min to low tide at 2:48 pm.
Tide coefficient 78 for the 8:55 am high tide and 81 for the 9:18 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 2.8 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 May 21 (3.6 ft) and the lowest, on September 9 (0.2 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above chart datum: the lowest astronomical tide (LAT), the zero of nautical charts in Europe. 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 (LAT)
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month come on October 31 (coefficient 90, 3.1 ft range). The smallest, from October 15 to 24 (coefficient 58, 1.9 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 | 6:18 am · 8:13 pm | Low tide 2:50 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 8:55 am · 2.5 ft | Low tide 2:48 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 9:18 pm · 3.2 ft | Coef. 81 | 90% | Major periods 2:24 am · 2:56 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 6:16 am · 8:15 pm | Low tide 3:46 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 9:51 am · 2.7 ft | Low tide 3:45 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 10:15 pm · 3.3 ft | Coef. 86 | 81% | Major periods 3:28 am · 4:01 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:15 am · 8:16 pm | Low tide 4:40 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 10:45 am · 2.8 ft | Low tide 4:42 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 11:10 pm · 3.3 ft | Coef. 90 | 71% | Major periods 4:32 am · 5:04 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:13 am · 8:17 pm | Low tide 5:33 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 11:38 am · 2.8 ft | Low tide 5:38 pm · 0.3 ft | — | Coef. 90 | 61% | Major periods 5:34 am · 6:02 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:12 am · 8:19 pm | High tide 12:02 am · 3.3 ft | Low tide 6:24 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 12:30 pm · 2.9 ft | Low tide 6:34 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 91 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:30 am · 6:56 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:10 am · 8:20 pm | High tide 12:53 am · 3.2 ft | Low tide 7:13 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 1:22 pm · 2.9 ft | Low tide 7:30 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 89 | 38% | Major periods 7:22 am · 7:46 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:09 am · 8:21 pm | High tide 1:43 am · 3.0 ft | Low tide 8:02 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 2:14 pm · 2.8 ft | Low tide 8:24 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 86 | 28% | Major periods 8:09 am · 8:32 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above chart datum (LAT). 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 Chatham station (TICON-4), 0.5 mi from Waitangi. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. 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 Waitangi
Sea stateSea state: rough
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common5.2 ft
- Significant10 ft
- Highest expectedHighest21 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 21 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 21 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces west 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 build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Saturday 31: 19 ft with a period of 11 s, from the 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 about normal for late October.
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 10:39 am (local time).
Diving in Waitangi today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Tidal current running: mid-tide, the water is moving
- 9.4 ft swell at 11 s from the southwest: heavy surge on the bottom
- Fresh onshore wind (19 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the south-southwest, weak (model)
- Daylight
Not a day for shore diving: swell, wind, current or storms during the best window. If you go, go with a dive shop and only if they give the OK.
- Slack water today: low tide 2:50 am (2:25–3:15 am), high tide 8:55 am (8:25–9:25 am), low tide 2:48 pm (2:25–3:15 pm) and high tide 9:18 pm (8:55–9:45 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 11 ft at 9 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 53.2 °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 8:44 pm. Waning gibbous (90%): a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 5:40 pm to 8:40 pm, lines up with weak current, though with tidal current, a big swell and fresh 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 Waitangi
Now in Waitangi
- Low / high
- 50 / 60 °F
- Rain
- 0.45 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 27%
- Humidity
- 70%
- Dew pointDew point
- 49 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 6 · moderate
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 31
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Falling now (−0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.39 inHg. Falling pressure: anglers say fish feed more before the change. 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 | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Rain |
| Temperature | 53° | 53° | 53° | 57° | 59° | 60° | 56° | 52° |
| Wind (mph) | 19 NNW | 18 NNW | 19 NNW | 21 NW | 22 WNW | 20 WNW | 20 NW | 13 W |
| Gusts | 37 | 38 | 37 | 41 | 43 | 42 | 36 | 35 |
| Waves | 8.9 ft | 9.0 ft | 9.3 ft | 10 ft | 11 ft | 11 ft | 11 ft | 11 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.02 in | 0.10 in |
- 12:00 pm 59° 22 WNW 11 ft
- 3:00 pm 60° 20 WNW 11 ft
- 6:00 pm 56° 20 NW 11 ft
- 9:00 pm 52° 13 W 11 ft
- 12:00 am 49° 14 SW 11 ft
- 3:00 am 48° 10 SW 11 ft
- 6:00 am 49° 12 WSW 11 ft
- 9:00 am 52° 15 W 12 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 50 / 60 °F | 23 mph NW | 11 ft | 8:55 am · 9:18 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 46 / 54 °F | 17 mph W | 14 ft | 9:51 am · 10:15 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 44 / 49 °F | 25 mph SW | 19 ft | 10:45 am · 11:10 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 45 / 55 °F | 16 mph W | 16 ft | 11:38 am | |
| Mon 2 | 52 / 62 °F | 25 mph NW | 8.6 ft | 12:02 am · 12:30 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 55 / 64 °F | 19 mph WNW | 8.5 ft | 12:53 am · 1:22 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 54 / 59 °F | 6 mph N | 6.5 ft | 1:43 am · 2:14 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 54 / 60 °F | 17 mph NNW | 6.4 ft | 2:32 am · 3:06 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 56 / 64 °F | 20 mph NW | 8.1 ft | 3:23 am · 3:57 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 54 / 63 °F | 10 mph ESE | 6.0 ft | 4:16 am · 4:48 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 55 / 66 °F | 22 mph NNW | 6.6 ft | 5:12 am · 5:39 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 48 / 59 °F | 16 mph SW | 7.7 ft | 6:10 am · 6:31 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 47 / 54 °F | 14 mph SW | 9.5 ft | 7:08 am · 7:23 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 48 / 60 °F | 26 mph W | 15 ft | 8:02 am · 8:15 pm |
- Fri 30 Heavy drizzle 46° / 54° 14 ft
- Sat 31 Heavy drizzle 44° / 49° 19 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 45° / 55° 16 ft
- Mon 2 Mainly clear 52° / 62° 8.6 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 55° / 64° 8.5 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 54° / 59° 6.5 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 54° / 60° 6.4 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 They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about wind today. See the models →
- Outlook The next few weeks look normal for the time of year. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (58 °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 10:39 am (local time).
The sun in Waitangi
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:09 am
- Full dark 9:22 pm
- Civil dawn 5:47 am
- Civil dusk 8:44 pm
- Solar noon 1:15 pm (59° high)
- Daylight 13 h 56 min (+3 min)
- Evening golden hour 7:34 pm
- Full dark 9:22 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,347,902 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Waitangi
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,438 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
- 7:07–8:07 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 11:50 pm–12:50 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 · 10:14 amNov 2 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 8:48 pmNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Wed, Nov 18 · 1:33 amNov 18 in 20 days
- Full moon Wed, Nov 25 · 4:39 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 Waitangi
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Tides near WaitangiTides nearby
- Whareama4.0 mi
- Rakautahi9.5 mi
- Ouwenga11 mi
- Karewa12 mi
- Waikanai12 mi
- Tahatika15 mi
- Whakekauri17 mi
- Waitangi West17 mi
- Matarakau18 mi
- Tupuangi18 mi
Waitangi at a glance
- Town or city of about 140 people. Coordinates: 43.954° S, 176.560° W.
- The nearest tide station, Chatham, is 0.5 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces west.
Questions about WaitangiQuestions
What time is high tide today in Waitangi?
Today in Waitangi there are high tides at 8:55 am (2.5 ft) and 9:18 pm (3.2 ft) and low tides at 2:50 am and 2:48 pm. Tide coefficient 81.
What time is sunset today in Waitangi?
At 8:13 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 8:44 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Waitangi?
At 6:16 am. First light comes at 5:07 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 90% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 8:48 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 7:07–8:07 am, Major 2:56–4:56 pm, Minor 11:50 pm–12:50 am. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Waitangi?
Rain, from 50 °F to 60 °F, with a fresh breeze from the northwest (22 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Waitangi?
Rough (Douglas 5): 10 ft waves with a period of 10.8 s from the west-southwest. The water is 53.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit Waitangi?
The best time to visit Waitangi is from January to February: highs of 66 °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: Chatham station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).