Whanganui tides today
- Tide now 4.2 ft ↑ rising · high 1:15 pm (8.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 7:30–8:20 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 7.9 ft · 60 °F moderate · 6.6 s from the west-northwest
- Wind · air 22 mph · 59 °F from the WNW, gusts 37 · light drizzle
- Surf tomorrow 5.9–9.1 ft Poor day · 0/10 · 6:00–10:00 am
- Sun 6:13 am–7:54 pm 13 h 41 min of daylight
- Moon 89% · 11:52 pm waning gibbous · rises at 11:52 pm
Today in Whanganui there are high tides at 12:48 am (8.3 ft) and 1:15 pm (8.2 ft) and low tides at 7:22 am and 7:31 pm. Tide coefficient 83. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 1:15 pm. The sun rises at 6:13 am and sets at 7:54 pm: 13 h 41 min of daylight. The moon is 89% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 11:52 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:14 am to 4:14 am and from 2:46 pm to 4:46 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is moderate, with 7.9 ft waves. There's a fresh breeze from the west-northwest (22 mph). Light drizzle, 59 °F.
Fishing in Whanganui today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 7:22 am
- Minor period 7:14–8:14 am (moonset)
- Sunrise at 6:13 am
- Falling pressure (−0.19 inHg in 24 h), moderate offshore wind (13 mph) and 7.6 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 83 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 6:20 am to 8:10 am, combines the 7:22 am low tide, moonset, sunrise and falling pressure, though with moderate wind. Also worth a try from 7:30 pm to 8:20 pm, with the 7:31 pm low tide, sunset and falling pressure, though with fresh wind and rough seas.
Species with the most records nearby: Australasian snapper, tope shark and John Dory. What you can catch
Beach day in Whanganui
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Low tide at 7:22 am: more sand
- Low tide at 7:31 pm: more sand
- Feels like 51 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.12 in)
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 · 10 ft
10 ft waves every 7 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 60 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 5 · SPF 30
Max UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 30 mph
Strong onshore wind (30 mph): blowing sand.
- Tide & sand 7:31 pm
Low tide at 7:22 am and 7:31 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:48 am and 1:15 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 Whanganui
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Tides in Whanganui
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:48 am 8.3 ft · coef. 83
- ▼ Low tide 7:22 am 1.7 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 1:15 pm 8.2 ft · coef. 79
- ▼ Low tide 7:31 pm 2.0 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 3 h 20 min to high tide at 1:15 pm.
Tide coefficient 83 for the 12:48 am high tide and 79 for the 1:15 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 6.6 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 February 20 (9.7 ft) and the lowest, on August 30 (0.4 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 came from October 26 to 28 (coefficient 88, 7.4 ft range). The smallest, on October 5 (coefficient 34, 2.3 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 | 6:13 am · 7:54 pm | High tide 12:48 am · 8.3 ft | Low tide 7:22 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 1:15 pm · 8.2 ft | Low tide 7:31 pm · 2.0 ft | Coef. 83 | 89% | Major periods 2:14 am · 2:46 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:12 am · 7:56 pm | High tide 1:36 am · 7.8 ft | Low tide 8:04 am · 2.1 ft | High tide 1:55 pm · 7.7 ft | Low tide 8:22 pm · 2.5 ft | Coef. 74 | 81% | Major periods 3:18 am · 3:51 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:11 am · 7:57 pm | High tide 2:28 am · 7.2 ft | Low tide 8:47 am · 2.6 ft | High tide 2:41 pm · 7.1 ft | Low tide 9:32 pm · 3.1 ft | Coef. 63 | 71% | Major periods 4:22 am · 4:54 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:10 am · 7:58 pm | High tide 3:27 am · 6.7 ft | Low tide 9:37 am · 3.2 ft | High tide 3:43 pm · 6.5 ft | Low tide 11:08 pm · 3.5 ft | Coef. 51 | 60% | Major periods 5:23 am · 5:52 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:08 am · 7:59 pm | High tide 4:36 am · 6.3 ft | Low tide 10:53 am · 3.8 ft | High tide 5:43 pm · 6.2 ft | — | Coef. 40 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:20 am · 6:46 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:07 am · 8:00 pm | Low tide 12:39 am · 3.5 ft | High tide 5:59 am · 6.1 ft | Low tide 1:12 pm · 3.9 ft | High tide 7:42 pm · 6.5 ft | Coef. 41 | 38% | Major periods 7:11 am · 7:36 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:06 am · 8:01 pm | Low tide 1:52 am · 3.2 ft | High tide 7:37 am · 6.1 ft | Low tide 2:49 pm · 3.3 ft | High tide 8:41 pm · 7.0 ft | Coef. 51 | 28% | Major periods 7:59 am · 8:22 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 Whanganui station (TICON-4), 3.3 mi from Whanganui. 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 Whanganui
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common3.9 ft
- Significant7.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest16 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 16 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 16 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces southwest 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: 13 ft with a period of 9 s, from the west (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 (+2.1 °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 9:55 am (local time).
Surf in Whanganui today
Surf today
Good- 4.2–6.5 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 7.0 ft swell at 6 s from the west, short: weak, messy waves
- Moderate offshore wind (13 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Falling tide (high tide at 1:15 pm)
- Light: First light 5:45 am · sunrise 6:13 am · sunset 7:54 pm · last light 8:23 pm
- Tide: high 12:48 am (8.3 ft), low 7:22 am (1.7 ft), high 1:15 pm (8.2 ft) and low 7:31 pm (2.0 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 60.3 °F: a 4/3 fullsuit.
- Energy: 384 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:00 am to 9:00 am, has a good size and light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell.
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 Whanganui today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around low tide (7:22 am): little current from 6:50 am to 7:50 am
- 5.4 ft swell at 7 s from the west: strong surge on the bottom
- Moderate offshore wind (14 mph): it pushes surface swimmers away from shore
- 0.2 mph current toward the east-southeast, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: high tide 12:48 am (12:30–1:10 am), low tide 7:22 am (6:50–7:50 am), high tide 1:15 pm (1:00–1:40 pm) and low tide 7:31 pm (7:00–8:00 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 6.2 ft at 8 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 60.3 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 8:23 pm. Waning gibbous (89%), rising at 11:52 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 7:30 am to 8:20 am, combines slack water at low tide and weak current, though with some swell and moderate 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 Whanganui.
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Weather in Whanganui
Now in Whanganui
- Low / high
- 51 / 61 °F
- Rain
- 0.17 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 78%
- Humidity
- 74%
- Dew pointDew point
- 51 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 2 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 27
- 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: +0.57 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 | Partly cloudy | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Drizzle | Mainly clear | Light drizzle |
| Temperature | 53° | 53° | 51° | 57° | 61° | 59° | 56° | 54° |
| Wind (mph) | 18 NW | 17 WNW | 13 NNW | 18 NW | 28 WNW | 27 W | 25 W | 21 W |
| Gusts | 28 | 28 | 22 | 32 | 46 | 47 | 44 | 37 |
| Waves | 8.5 ft | 8.7 ft | 7.9 ft | 7.8 ft | 8.8 ft | 9.3 ft | 10 ft | 11 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.02 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 am 57° 18 NW 7.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 61° 28 WNW 8.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 59° 27 W 9.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 56° 25 W 10 ft
- 9:00 pm 54° 21 W 11 ft
- 12:00 am 51° 17 WNW 10 ft
- 3:00 am 51° 20 WNW 11 ft
- 6:00 am 52° 20 W 10 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 51 / 61 °F | 30 mph WNW | 11 ft | 12:48 am · 1:15 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 51 / 58 °F | 30 mph W | 13 ft | 1:36 am · 1:55 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 48 / 59 °F | 8 mph WSW | 9.9 ft | 2:28 am · 2:41 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 44 / 62 °F | 17 mph WNW | 5.4 ft | 3:27 am · 3:43 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 50 / 67 °F | 17 mph NW | 4.7 ft | 4:36 am · 5:43 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 56 / 67 °F | 12 mph NW | 4.7 ft | 5:59 am · 7:42 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 54 / 70 °F | 8 mph NW | 3.3 ft | 7:37 am · 8:41 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 56 / 69 °F | 13 mph N | 3.4 ft | 9:00 am · 9:24 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 62 / 68 °F | 16 mph NW | 3.8 ft | 9:56 am · 10:03 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 62 / 75 °F | 15 mph NNW | 3.2 ft | 10:39 am · 10:40 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 59 / 71 °F | 19 mph NW | 3.8 ft | 11:16 am · 11:17 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 53 / 64 °F | 19 mph ESE | 4.2 ft | 11:50 am · 11:55 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 50 / 68 °F | 15 mph SSE | 3.7 ft | 12:22 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 51 / 65 °F | 17 mph WNW | 5.1 ft | 12:33 am · 12:52 pm |
- Fri 30 Light rain 51° / 58° 13 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 48° / 59° 9.9 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 44° / 62° 5.4 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 50° / 67° 4.7 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 56° / 67° 4.7 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 54° / 70° 3.3 ft
- Thu 5 Drizzle 56° / 69° 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 (−3.4 °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 9:55 am (local time).
The sun in Whanganui
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:10 am
- Full dark 8:58 pm
- Civil dawn 5:45 am
- Civil dusk 8:23 pm
- Solar noon 1:04 pm (63° high)
- Daylight 13 h 41 min (+2 min)
- Evening golden hour 7:17 pm
- Full dark 8:58 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,347,335 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Whanganui
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,442 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:14–4:14 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:46–4:46 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:14–8:14 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 11:22 pm–12:22 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 Whanganui
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Castlecliff Wharves 3.1 mi
- Jetty 1.1 mi
- Jetty 1.8 mi
- Jetty 2.5 mi
- Jetty 3.0 mi
- South Mole 3.6 mi
- North Mole 3.7 mi
- Boat ramp 0.7 mi
- Boat ramp 1.6 mi
- Boat ramp 2.6 mi
- Boat ramp 2.8 mi
- Boat ramp 2.9 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Tides near WhanganuiTides nearby
All places in Manawatu-Wanganui, A to Z (10) → North Island tides →Whanganui at a glance
- Town or city of about 49,200 people. Coordinates: 39.933° S, 175.050° E.
- The nearest tide station, Whanganui, is 3.3 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces southwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: North Mole (3.8 mi), South Mole (3.8 mi).
Questions about WhanganuiQuestions
What time is high tide today in Whanganui?
Today in Whanganui there are high tides at 12:48 am (8.3 ft) and 1:15 pm (8.2 ft) and low tides at 7:22 am and 7:31 pm. Tide coefficient 83.
What time is sunset today in Whanganui?
At 7:54 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 8:23 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Whanganui?
At 6:12 am. First light comes at 5:08 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 2:14–4:14 am, Minor 7:14–8:14 am, Major 2:46–4:46 pm, Minor 11:22 pm–12:22 am. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Whanganui?
Drizzle, from 51 °F to 61 °F, with a fresh breeze from the west-northwest (22 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Whanganui?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 7.9 ft waves with a period of 6.6 s from the west-northwest. The water is 60.3 °F.
When is the best time to visit Whanganui?
The best time to visit Whanganui is from January to March: highs of 71 °F to 74 °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: Whanganui 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).