Atawhai tides today
- Tide now 2.0 ft ↑ rising · high 12:56 am (13.2 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 6:00–6:50 am average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 2.2 ft · 62 °F slight · 4.5 s from the northwest
- Wind · air 14 mph · 55 °F from the W, gusts 41 · clear sky
- Sun 6:18 am–8:04 pm 13 h 46 min of daylight
- Moon 89% waning gibbous
- Diving tomorrow 6:20–8:10 am great day · 9/10
Today in Atawhai there are high tides at 12:09 am (13.8 ft) and 12:35 pm (14.3 ft) and low tides at 6:16 am and 6:29 pm. Tide coefficient 96. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 12:56 am. The sun rises at 6:18 am and sets at 8:04 pm: 13 h 46 min of daylight. The moon is 89% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 2:21 am to 4:21 am and from 2:53 pm to 4:53 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is slight, with 2.2 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the west (14 mph). Clear sky, 55 °F.
Fishing in Atawhai today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 6:16 am
- Minor period 7:16–8:16 am (moonset)
- Sunrise at 6:18 am
- Falling pressure (−0.25 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (6 mph) and some swell (2.3 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 96 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:50 am to 7:20 am, combines the 6:16 am low tide, moonset, sunrise, falling pressure, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm, with the 12:35 pm high tide, falling pressure, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: tope shark, Australasian snapper, John Dory and yellowtail amberjack. October is one of the months when these are seen most: yellowtail amberjack. What you can catch
Beach day in Atawhai
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Low tide at 6:16 am: more sand
- Low tide at 6:29 pm: more sand
- Feels like 56 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.08 in)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 2.9 ft
2.9 ft waves every 5 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 62 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 7 · SPF 50
Max UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 17 mph
Moderate cross-shore wind (17 mph).
- Tide & sand 6:16 am
Low tide at 6:16 am and 6:29 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:09 am and 12:35 pm. Coefficient 96 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
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 Atawhai
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- Tāhunanui Beach 5.1 mi · SW
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
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Tides in Atawhai
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:09 am 13.8 ft · coef. 96
- ▼ Low tide 6:16 am 1.8 ft
- ▲ High tide 12:35 pm 14.3 ft · coef. 93
- ▼ Low tide 6:29 pm 2.0 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 6 h 11 min to high tide at 12:56 am.
Tide coefficient 96 for the 12:09 am high tide and 93 for the 12:35 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 12.5 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 26 (14.8 ft) and the lowest, on March 21 (1.4 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 29 (coefficient 98, 12.8 ft range). The smallest, on October 20 (coefficient 35, 4.4 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 · 8:04 pm | High tide 12:09 am · 13.8 ft | Low tide 6:16 am · 1.8 ft | High tide 12:35 pm · 14.3 ft | Low tide 6:29 pm · 2.0 ft | Coef. 96 | 89% | Major periods 2:21 am · 2:53 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 6:17 am · 8:05 pm | High tide 12:56 am · 13.2 ft | Low tide 7:03 am · 2.3 ft | High tide 1:18 pm · 13.9 ft | Low tide 7:17 pm · 2.6 ft | Coef. 89 | 81% | Major periods 3:26 am · 3:58 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:15 am · 8:06 pm | High tide 1:49 am · 12.6 ft | Low tide 7:54 am · 2.9 ft | High tide 2:06 pm · 13.1 ft | Low tide 8:13 pm · 3.4 ft | Coef. 79 | 71% | Major periods 4:30 am · 5:01 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:14 am · 8:07 pm | High tide 2:48 am · 11.9 ft | Low tide 8:50 am · 3.7 ft | High tide 3:02 pm · 12.3 ft | Low tide 9:23 pm · 4.2 ft | Coef. 68 | 60% | Major periods 5:31 am · 5:59 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:13 am · 8:08 pm | High tide 3:54 am · 11.3 ft | Low tide 9:56 am · 4.3 ft | High tide 4:10 pm · 11.7 ft | Low tide 10:48 pm · 4.5 ft | Coef. 57 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:27 am · 6:53 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:12 am · 8:10 pm | High tide 5:07 am · 11.1 ft | Low tide 11:11 am · 4.6 ft | High tide 5:31 pm · 11.4 ft | — | Coef. 52 | 38% | Major periods 7:19 am · 7:43 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:10 am · 8:11 pm | Low tide 12:05 am · 4.4 ft | High tide 6:20 am · 11.2 ft | Low tide 12:29 pm · 4.6 ft | High tide 6:49 pm · 11.6 ft | Coef. 56 | 28% | Major periods 8:06 am · 8:29 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 Nelson station (LINZ), 3.5 mi from Atawhai. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). 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. 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 Atawhai
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.1 ft
- Significant2.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.5 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.5 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.5 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces north and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 3.7 ft with a period of 4 s, from the north (slight).
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 (+2.7 °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 6:46 pm (local time).
Diving in Atawhai today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (6:16 am): little current from 5:50 am to 6:40 am
- 2.3 ft swell at 4 s from the north-northwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (6 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: high tide 12:09 am (11:50 pm–12:30 am), low tide 6:16 am (5:50–6:40 am), high tide 12:35 pm (12:20–12:50 pm) and low tide 6:29 pm (6:10–6:50 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 62.1 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 8:33 pm. Waning gibbous (89%): a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 6:20 am to 7:00 am, combines slack water at low tide, light wind and weak current. Also good from 11:40 am to 1:00 pm, with slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
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 Atawhai
Now in Atawhai
- Low / high
- 48 / 60 °F
- Rain
- 0.08 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 9%
- Humidity
- 56%
- Dew pointDew point
- 39 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 17
- 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 (+0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.80 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 | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 52° | 53° | 52° | 58° | 59° | 59° | 56° | 51° |
| Wind (mph) | 13 WNW | 11 NW | 6 NW | 10 NW | 12 WNW | 16 W | 15 W | 12 W |
| Gusts | 42 | 32 | 23 | 30 | 36 | 43 | 43 | 37 |
| Waves | 2.1 ft | 2.0 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.5 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.2 ft | 1.8 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.02 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 pm 56° 15 W 2.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 51° 12 W 1.8 ft
- 12:00 am 47° 9 W 1.5 ft
- 3:00 am 46° 8 W 1.3 ft
- 6:00 am 47° 7 W 1.2 ft
- 9:00 am 51° 7 WNW 1.0 ft
- 12:00 pm 57° 13 W 1.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 59° 16 W 2.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 48 / 60 °F | 17 mph WNW | 2.9 ft | 12:09 am · 12:35 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 46 / 59 °F | 16 mph W | 2.4 ft | 12:56 am · 1:18 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 43 / 57 °F | 7 mph N | 1.4 ft | 1:49 am · 2:06 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 45 / 63 °F | 13 mph NW | 2.9 ft | 2:48 am · 3:02 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 54 / 62 °F | 17 mph NNW | 3.7 ft | 3:54 am · 4:10 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 56 / 66 °F | 10 mph NNW | 2.5 ft | 5:07 am · 5:31 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 57 / 67 °F | 10 mph NNW | 1.9 ft | 6:20 am · 6:49 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 59 / 61 °F | 10 mph NNW | 4.1 ft | 7:28 am · 7:50 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 59 / 72 °F | 7 mph NNW | 3.5 ft | 8:26 am · 8:39 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 58 / 63 °F | 9 mph N | 3.7 ft | 9:15 am · 9:21 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 55 / 68 °F | 13 mph NW | 3.7 ft | 9:58 am · 10:00 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 47 / 54 °F | 10 mph SE | 1.9 ft | 10:36 am · 10:38 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 42 / 65 °F | 6 mph WNW | 1.4 ft | 11:12 am · 11:14 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 49 / 73 °F | 6 mph W | 1.5 ft | 11:47 am · 11:51 pm |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 46° / 59° 2.4 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 43° / 57° 1.4 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 45° / 63° 2.9 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 54° / 62° 3.7 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 56° / 66° 2.5 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 57° / 67° 1.9 ft
- Thu 5 Light rain 59° / 61° 4.1 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 rain today. See the models →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−3.0 °F; normal high: 63 °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 6:46 pm (local time).
The sun in Atawhai
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:13 am
- Full dark 9:09 pm
- Civil dawn 5:49 am
- Civil dusk 8:33 pm
- Solar noon 1:10 pm (62° high)
- Daylight 13 h 46 min (+3 min)
- Evening golden hour 7:26 pm
- Full dark 9:09 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,347,218 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Atawhai
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,442 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 2:21–4:21 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:53–4:53 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:16–8:16 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 11:35 pm–12:35 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 Atawhai
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Boat ramp 2.5 mi
- Boat ramp 2.6 mi
- Boat ramp 2.9 mi
- Boat ramp 3.3 mi
- Nelson Yacht Club 3.4 mi
- Boat ramp 7.7 mi
- Boat ramp 9.3 mi
- Nelson Marina 2.7 mi
- Hunting & Fishing NZ 5.9 mi
- Hunting & Fishing Nelson 5.9 mi
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Nearest lighthouse
Schnapper Point 2.1 mi north
- Light
- 4 long flashes every 20 s; white or red depending on where you see it from · LFl(4) WR 20s
- Range
- 15 nautical miles (17 mi)
- Light height
- 43 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 36 ft
Other lighthouses nearby: Landfall (2.5 mi southwest), Boulder Bank Lighthouse (3.1 mi southwest).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Sources and licenses
Tides near AtawhaiTides nearby
- Nelson3.1 mi
- Washington Valley3.6 mi
- Moana4.6 mi
- Tahunanui5.2 mi
- Enner Glynn5.9 mi
- Stoke7.2 mi
- Richmond9.8 mi
- Mapua11 mi
- Motueka17 mi
- Kaiteriteri21 mi
Atawhai at a glance
- Town or city of about 2,890 people. Coordinates: 41.233° S, 173.317° E.
- It is 3.1 mi northeast of Nelson, the main place in Nelson. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Nelson.
- The nearest tide station, Nelson, is 3.5 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces north.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: McKellar Quay (2.6 mi), Kingsford Quay (2.8 mi), McGlashen Quay (2.9 mi), Brunt Quay (3.0 mi).
Questions about AtawhaiQuestions
What time is high tide today in Atawhai?
Today in Atawhai there are high tides at 12:09 am (13.8 ft) and 12:35 pm (14.3 ft) and low tides at 6:16 am and 6:29 pm. Tide coefficient 96.
What time is sunset today in Atawhai?
At 8:04 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 8:33 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Atawhai?
At 6:17 am. First light comes at 5:11 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 2:21–4:21 am, Minor 7:16–8:16 am, Major 2:53–4:53 pm, Minor 11:35 pm–12:35 am. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Atawhai?
Drizzle, from 48 °F to 60 °F, with a moderate breeze from the west (14 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Atawhai?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.2 ft waves with a period of 4.5 s from the northwest. The water is 62.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit Atawhai?
The best time to visit Atawhai is from January to February: highs of 72 °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: Nelson station. 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 (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).