Porangahau today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 7:10–8:20 pm fair day · 3/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 4.7 ft · 58 °F moderate · 5.3 s from the west
- Wind · air 26 mph · 55 °F from the WNW, gusts 47 · clear sky
- Surf tomorrow 2.5–3.8 ft Good day · 6/10 · 4:00–8:00 pm
- Sun 6:07 am–7:49 pm 13 h 42 min of daylight
- Moon 89% · 11:47 pm waning gibbous · rises at 11:47 pm
- Diving tomorrow 6:10–7:30 am average day · 6/10
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Porangahau the sun rises at 6:07 am and sets at 7:49 pm: 13 h 42 min of daylight. The moon is 89% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 11:47 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:07 am to 4:07 am and from 2:39 pm to 4:39 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is moderate, with 4.7 ft waves. There's a strong breeze from the west-northwest (26 mph). Clear sky, 55 °F.
Fishing in Porangahau today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 2:39–4:39 pm
- Falling pressure (−0.28 inHg in 24 h), strong offshore wind (26 mph) and some swell (3.3 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:40 pm to 4:40 pm, combines a major period, falling pressure and some swell, though with strong wind. Also worth a try from 2:10 am to 4:10 am, with a major period, falling pressure and some swell, though with strong wind. Also worth a try from 7:10 pm to 8:20 pm, with sunset, falling pressure and some swell, though with strong wind.
Species with the most records nearby: tope shark, John Dory, yellowtail amberjack and albacore. What you can catch
We don't show the tide for Porangahau, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Porangahau
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Feels like 55 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.06 in)
- Strong offshore wind (30 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Calm for swimming: 3.0 ft waves; moderate rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 3.0 ft
3.0 ft waves: calm for swimming. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 58 °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 30 mph
Strong offshore wind (30 mph): blowing sand. Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Porangahau, 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 Porangahau
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Porangahau.
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Tides in Porangahau
Tides in Porangahau: not available yet
There is no tide station near Porangahau, 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 Herbertville · 14 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Porangahau
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.4 ft
- Significant4.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest9.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 9.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 9.8 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces east and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Saturday 31: 9.4 ft with a period of 10 s, from the south (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 7:50 pm (local time).
Surf in Porangahau today
Surf today
Fair- 1.5–2.4 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 1.9 ft swell at 11 s from the south, average
- Strong offshore wind (26 mph)
- Light: First light 5:38 am · sunrise 6:07 am · sunset 7:49 pm · last light 8:18 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 57.7 °F: a 4/3 fullsuit (booties if you run cold).
- Energy: 83 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window is 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. 6:00 am to 10:00 am also works, with a good size.
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 Porangahau today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- 2.0 ft swell at 10 s from the south: some surge on the bottom
- Strong offshore wind (28 mph): it pushes surface swimmers away from shore
- 0.5 mph current toward the east-northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 3.3 ft at 9 s) and wind over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 57.7 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 8:18 pm. Waning gibbous (89%), rising at 11:47 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, combines weak current and the sun high, though with strong wind. Also worth a look from 6:10 am to 7:30 am, with weak current, though with some swell and strong wind.
We don't have a reliable tide for Porangahau, 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
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Porangahau.
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Weather in Porangahau
Now in Porangahau
- Low / high
- 51 / 65 °F
- Rain
- 0.06 in · 99%
- Clouds
- 17%
- Humidity
- 70%
- Dew pointDew point
- 45 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 27
- 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 (+0.06 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.84 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 | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Clear |
| Temperature | 54° | 53° | 52° | 57° | 64° | 63° | 58° | 53° |
| Wind (mph) | 20 WNW | 30 W | 29 W | 29 WNW | 28 WNW | 26 WNW | 26 WNW | 26 W |
| Gusts | 40 | 56 | 60 | 55 | 53 | 51 | 48 | 48 |
| Waves | 3.1 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.0 ft | 3.0 ft | 3.3 ft | 4.2 ft | 4.7 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 pm 53° 26 W 4.7 ft
- 12:00 am 50° 24 W 4.5 ft
- 3:00 am 49° 20 WNW 4.1 ft
- 6:00 am 49° 17 W 3.8 ft
- 9:00 am 55° 20 W 4.0 ft
- 12:00 pm 57° 24 WNW 4.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 59° 26 W 5.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 57° 22 W 4.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 51 / 65 °F | 34 mph WNW | 4.8 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 47 / 59 °F | 26 mph W | 6.7 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 44 / 58 °F | 13 mph SW | 9.4 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 40 / 67 °F | 15 mph WNW | 7.3 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 52 / 69 °F | 19 mph WNW | 3.9 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 55 / 71 °F | 13 mph WNW | 2.5 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 57 / 71 °F | 4 mph WNW | 2.4 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 53 / 72 °F | 6 mph NW | 3.0 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 60 / 74 °F | 16 mph WNW | 3.1 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 61 / 76 °F | 5 mph NE | 2.2 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 62 / 76 °F | 16 mph WNW | — | |
| Mon 9 | 53 / 61 °F | 15 mph SSW | — | |
| Tue 10 | 53 / 61 °F | 9 mph E | — | |
| Wed 11 | 52 / 68 °F | 19 mph W | — |
- Fri 30 Light rain 47° / 59° 6.7 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 44° / 58° 9.4 ft
- Sun 1 Mainly clear 40° / 67° 7.3 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 52° / 69° 3.9 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 55° / 71° 2.5 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 57° / 71° 2.4 ft
- Thu 5 Drizzle 53° / 72° 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.
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (65 °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 7:50 pm (local time).
The sun in Porangahau
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:03 am
- Full dark 8:53 pm
- Civil dawn 5:38 am
- Civil dusk 8:18 pm
- Solar noon 12:57 pm (63° high)
- Daylight 13 h 42 min (+2 min)
- Evening golden hour 7:12 pm
- Full dark 8:53 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,347,441 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Porangahau
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,442 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 2:07–4:07 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:39–4:39 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:06–8:06 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 11:17 pm–12:17 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 Porangahau
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Tides near PorangahauTides nearby
All places in Hawke's Bay, A to Z (41) → North Island tides →Porangahau at a glance
- Town or city of about 141 people. Coordinates: 40.300° S, 176.617° E.
- It is 58 mi south of Napier, the main place in Hawke's Bay. The sun rises at the same time and sets 3 min later than in Napier.
- Its coast faces east.
Questions about PorangahauQuestions
What time is sunset today in Porangahau?
At 7:49 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 8:18 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Porangahau?
At 6:05 am. First light comes at 5:01 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 2:07–4:07 am, Minor 7:06–8:06 am, Major 2:39–4:39 pm, Minor 11:17 pm–12:17 am. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Porangahau?
Light drizzle, from 51 °F to 65 °F, with a strong breeze from the west-northwest (26 mph) and a 99% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Porangahau?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 4.7 ft waves with a period of 5.3 s from the west. The water is 57.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Porangahau?
The best time to visit Porangahau is from January to February: highs of 74 °F, about 6 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
Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).