Wairoa tides today
- Tide now 3.8 ft ↓ falling · low 2:52 pm (0.8 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:40–3:50 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 2.8 ft · 60 °F slight · 8.1 s from the southwest
- Wind · air 17 mph · 64 °F from the NW, gusts 30 · mainly clear
- Surf today 1.8–2.8 ft Fair day · 5/10 · 4:00–8:00 pm
- Sun 6:05 am–7:43 pm 13 h 38 min of daylight
- Moon 89% · 11:39 pm waning gibbous · rises at 11:39 pm
Today in Wairoa there are high tides at 8:33 am (5.2 ft) and 9:01 pm (4.9 ft) and low tides at 2:18 am and 2:52 pm. Tide coefficient 85. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 2:52 pm. The sun rises at 6:05 am and sets at 7:43 pm: 13 h 38 min of daylight. The moon is 89% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 11:39 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:04 am to 4:04 am and from 2:36 pm to 4:36 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is slight, with 2.8 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the northwest (17 mph). Mainly clear, 64 °F.
Fishing in Wairoa today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 2:18 am
- Major period 2:04–4:04 am
- Falling pressure (−0.19 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (11 mph) and some swell (2.8 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 85 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:00 am to 3:20 am, combines the 2:18 am low tide, a major period, falling pressure and some swell. Also worth a try from 2:40 pm to 3:50 pm, with the 2:52 pm low tide, a major period, falling pressure and some swell, though with fresh wind. Also worth a try from 7:30 am to 8:10 am, with the 8:33 am high tide, moonset, falling pressure and some swell, though with moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: tope shark, Australasian snapper, yellowtail amberjack and albacore. What you can catch
Beach day in Wairoa
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Low tide at 2:52 pm: more sand
- Feels like 61 °F: chilly for the beach
- Fresh offshore wind (21 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Swim with care: 2.9 ft waves every 8 s; moderate rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 2.9 ft
2.9 ft waves every 8 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 60 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 7 · SPF 50
Max UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 21 mph
Fresh offshore wind (21 mph): blowing sand. Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 2:52 pm
Low tide at 2:18 am and 2:52 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 8:33 am and 9:01 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 Wairoa
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Tides in Wairoa
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 2:18 am 0.9 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:33 am 5.2 ft · coef. 84
- ▼ Next low tide 2:52 pm 0.8 ft
- ▲ High tide 9:01 pm 4.9 ft · coef. 85
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 3 h 54 min to low tide at 2:52 pm.
Tide coefficient 84 for the 8:33 am high tide and 85 for the 9:01 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 4.4 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 December 27 (5.5 ft) and the lowest, on December 27 (0.6 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 come from October 29 to 31 (coefficient 86, 4.5 ft range). The smallest, from October 20 to 22 (coefficient 52, 2.8 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 | 6:05 am · 7:43 pm | Low tide 2:18 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 8:33 am · 5.2 ft | Low tide 2:52 pm · 0.8 ft | High tide 9:01 pm · 4.9 ft | Coef. 85 | 89% | Major periods 2:04 am · 2:36 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:04 am · 7:44 pm | Low tide 3:11 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 9:26 am · 5.3 ft | Low tide 3:47 pm · 0.7 ft | High tide 9:56 pm · 4.9 ft | Coef. 86 | 81% | Major periods 3:08 am · 3:41 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:03 am · 7:46 pm | Low tide 4:05 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 10:20 am · 5.3 ft | Low tide 4:43 pm · 0.8 ft | High tide 10:52 pm · 4.9 ft | Coef. 85 | 71% | Major periods 4:13 am · 4:44 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:02 am · 7:47 pm | Low tide 5:00 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 11:16 am · 5.2 ft | Low tide 5:40 pm · 0.8 ft | High tide 11:48 pm · 4.8 ft | Coef. 83 | 60% | Major periods 5:14 am · 5:42 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:01 am · 7:48 pm | Low tide 5:56 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 12:14 pm · 5.1 ft | Low tide 6:37 pm · 0.9 ft | — | Coef. 79 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:10 am · 6:36 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:59 am · 7:49 pm | High tide 12:45 am · 4.7 ft | Low tide 6:54 am · 1.1 ft | High tide 1:13 pm · 5.0 ft | Low tide 7:34 pm · 1.0 ft | Coef. 78 | 38% | Major periods 7:02 am · 7:26 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 5:58 am · 7:50 pm | High tide 1:42 am · 4.7 ft | Low tide 7:54 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 2:12 pm · 4.9 ft | Low tide 8:30 pm · 1.1 ft | Coef. 74 | 28% | Major periods 7:49 am · 8:12 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 Wairoa River Mouth station (LINZ), 1.1 mi from Wairoa. Times and heights are its predictions.
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 Napier in the Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database).
The sea at Wairoa
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.4 ft
- Significant2.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.7 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces south and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats 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: 9.7 ft with a period of 11 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 warms over the next few days: about 61.2 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.0 °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 10:58 am (local time).
Surf in Wairoa today
Surf today
Fair- 2.1–3.2 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 2.4 ft swell at 9 s from the south, a bit short
- Moderate offshore wind (13 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Rising tide (high tide at 8:33 am)
- Light: First light 5:37 am · sunrise 6:05 am · sunset 7:43 pm · last light 8:12 pm
- Tide: low 2:18 am (0.9 ft), high 8:33 am (5.2 ft), low 2:52 pm (0.8 ft) and high 9:01 pm (4.9 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 59.9 °F: a 4/3 fullsuit.
- Energy: 79 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:00 am to 10:00 am, has a good size and light offshore wind. 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm also works, with a good size and light offshore wind.
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 Wairoa today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (8:33 am): little current from 8:10 am to 9:00 am
- 2.4 ft swell at 9 s from the south: some surge on the bottom
- Moderate offshore wind (15 mph): it pushes surface swimmers away from shore
- 0.1 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: low tide 2:18 am (1:50–2:40 am), high tide 8:33 am (8:10–9:00 am), low tide 2:52 pm (2:30–3:20 pm) and high tide 9:01 pm (8:40–9:30 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 3.3 ft at 8 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 59.9 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 8:12 pm. Waning gibbous (89%), rising at 11:39 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 7:30 am to 9:30 am, combines slack water at high tide and weak current, though with moderate wind. Also worth a look from 2:20 pm to 3:20 pm, with slack water at low tide, weak current and the sun high, though with 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
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Wairoa.
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Weather in Wairoa
Now in Wairoa
- Low / high
- 53 / 69 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 4%
- Clouds
- 47%
- Humidity
- 54%
- Dew pointDew point
- 47 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 6 · moderate
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 15
- 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: +0.60 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 | Clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 55° | 54° | 53° | 59° | 65° | 69° | 66° | 60° |
| Wind (mph) | 12 NW | 11 NW | 12 NW | 15 NW | 18 WNW | 21 WNW | 16 WNW | 15 WNW |
| Gusts | 21 | 19 | 20 | 25 | 32 | 37 | 27 | 24 |
| Waves | 3.0 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.9 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.5 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 pm 65° 18 WNW 2.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 69° 21 WNW 2.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 66° 16 WNW 2.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 60° 15 WNW 2.5 ft
- 12:00 am 55° 13 WNW 2.7 ft
- 3:00 am 51° 10 WNW 2.9 ft
- 6:00 am 51° 11 WNW 2.9 ft
- 9:00 am 57° 11 WNW 3.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 53 / 69 °F | 21 mph WNW | 3.0 ft | 8:33 am · 9:01 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 51 / 65 °F | 21 mph W | 5.8 ft | 9:26 am · 9:56 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 49 / 56 °F | 16 mph SSW | 9.7 ft | 10:20 am · 10:52 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 48 / 69 °F | 12 mph NNW | 7.6 ft | 11:16 am · 11:48 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 54 / 70 °F | 14 mph NNW | 3.8 ft | 12:14 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 58 / 72 °F | 9 mph N | 1.9 ft | 12:45 am · 1:13 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 56 / 70 °F | 8 mph NE | 1.8 ft | 1:42 am · 2:12 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 57 / 72 °F | 17 mph N | 2.1 ft | 2:40 am · 3:09 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 65 / 76 °F | 16 mph NW | 1.6 ft | 3:37 am · 4:05 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 61 / 77 °F | 19 mph NNW | 2.6 ft | 4:33 am · 4:58 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 67 / 75 °F | 21 mph NNW | 3.0 ft | 5:26 am · 5:50 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 57 / 65 °F | 12 mph SSE | 4.9 ft | 6:15 am · 6:39 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 56 / 60 °F | 11 mph SE | 5.1 ft | 7:02 am · 7:26 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 55 / 74 °F | 11 mph N | 3.7 ft | 7:47 am · 8:12 pm |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 51° / 65° 5.8 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 49° / 56° 9.7 ft
- Sun 1 Mainly clear 48° / 69° 7.6 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 54° / 70° 3.8 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 58° / 72° 1.9 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 56° / 70° 1.8 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 57° / 72° 2.1 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 temperature today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (67 °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 10:58 am (local time).
The sun in Wairoa
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:03 am
- Full dark 8:46 pm
- Civil dawn 5:37 am
- Civil dusk 8:12 pm
- Solar noon 12:54 pm (64° high)
- Daylight 13 h 38 min (+2 min)
- Evening golden hour 7:07 pm
- Full dark 8:46 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,347,495 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Wairoa
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,442 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:04–4:04 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:36–4:36 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:07–8:07 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 11:09 pm–12:09 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 Wairoa
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 0.95 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (1.8 mi from Wairoa) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.45 mi
- 33 ft deep0.95 mi
- 66 ft deep2.3 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.45 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 0.95 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.
Tides near WairoaTides nearby
- Mohaka14 mi
- Nuhaka18 mi
- Waitaniwha20 mi
- Waikokopu22 mi
- Opoutama22 mi
- Mahia Beach25 mi
- Mahanga Beach25 mi
- Mahia27 mi
- Whangawehi28 mi
- Tangoio34 mi
Wairoa at a glance
- Town or city of about 4,940 people. Coordinates: 39.038° S, 177.420° E.
- It is 42 mi northeast of Napier, the main place in Hawke's Bay. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets 3 min earlier than in Napier.
- The nearest tide station, Wairoa River Mouth, is 1.1 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces south.
Questions about WairoaQuestions
What time is high tide today in Wairoa?
Today in Wairoa there are high tides at 8:33 am (5.2 ft) and 9:01 pm (4.9 ft) and low tides at 2:18 am and 2:52 pm. Tide coefficient 85.
What time is sunset today in Wairoa?
At 7:43 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 8:12 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Wairoa?
At 6:04 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 2:04–4:04 am, Minor 7:07–8:07 am, Major 2:36–4:36 pm, Minor 11:09 pm–12:09 am. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Wairoa?
Overcast, from 53 °F to 69 °F, with a moderate breeze from the northwest (17 mph) and a 4% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Wairoa?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.8 ft waves with a period of 8.1 s from the southwest. The water is 60.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Wairoa?
The best time to visit Wairoa is from December to February: highs of 73 °F to 76 °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
Tide: Wairoa River Mouth secondary port, computed by TidePlanet with the time and height differences of the LINZ secondary ports table on Napier. 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).