Tōtaranui Beach today
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Tide now 8.0 ft ↑ rising · high 12:57 am (12.7 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 6:10–7:00 am good day · 7/10
- Waves · water 2.5 ft · 59 °F slight · 4.5 s from the northwest
- Wind · air 6 mph · 50 °F from the W, gusts 21 · light drizzle
- Surf tomorrow 0.7–1.1 ft Poor day · 1/10 · 5:00–8:35 pm
- Sun 6:20 am–8:04 pm 13 h 44 min of daylight
- Moon 89% waning gibbous
Today in Tōtaranui Beach there are high tides at 12:10 am (13.2 ft) and 12:36 pm (13.7 ft) and low tides at 6:24 am and 6:37 pm. Tide coefficient 96. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 12:57 am. The sun rises at 6:20 am and sets at 8:04 pm: 13 h 44 min of daylight. The moon is 89% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 2:22 am to 4:22 am and from 2:54 pm to 4:54 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is slight, with 2.5 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the west (6 mph). Light drizzle, 50 °F.
Beach day in Tōtaranui Beach
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Low tide at 6:24 am: more sand
- Low tide at 6:37 pm: more sand
- Feels like 59 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.11 in)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 4.4 ft
4.4 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 59 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 7 · SPF 50
Max UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 13 mph
Moderate offshore wind (13 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 6:24 am
Low tide at 6:24 am and 6:37 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:10 am and 12:36 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
About Tōtaranui BeachThe beach
In Totaranui, 0.5 mi from the center. Tides, weather and sun in Totaranui →
- Restrooms
- Parking
Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. See on OpenStreetMap · Fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches near Tōtaranui Beach
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- Awaroa Beach 3.0 mi · SE
- Tata Beach 4.8 mi · W
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Onetahuti 4.9 mi · SE
- Restrooms
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Webcams near Tōtaranui Beach
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Fishing in Tōtaranui Beach today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 6:24 am
- Minor period 7:19–8:19 am (moonset)
- Sunrise at 6:20 am
- Falling pressure (−0.27 inHg in 24 h), light cross-shore wind (5 mph) and some swell (3.9 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 6:24 am low tide, moonset, sunrise, falling pressure and some swell. Also good from 11:40 am to 1:40 pm, with the 12:36 pm high tide, falling pressure and some swell. Also good from 5:40 pm to 6:30 pm, with the 6:37 pm low tide, falling pressure and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: tope shark, John Dory, Australasian snapper and yellowtail amberjack. October is one of the months when these are seen most: yellowtail amberjack. What you can catch
Tides in Tōtaranui Beach
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:10 am 13.2 ft · coef. 96
- ▼ Low tide 6:24 am 1.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 12:36 pm 13.7 ft · coef. 93
- ▼ Low tide 6:37 pm 1.4 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 2 h 53 min to high tide at 12:57 am.
Tide coefficient 96 for the 12:10 am high tide and 93 for the 12:36 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 12.4 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 26 (14.1 ft) and the lowest, on March 21 (0.9 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, 12.7 ft range). The smallest, from October 19 to 20 (coefficient 36, 4.5 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 | 6:20 am · 8:04 pm | High tide 12:10 am · 13.2 ft | Low tide 6:24 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 12:36 pm · 13.7 ft | Low tide 6:37 pm · 1.4 ft | Coef. 96 | 89% | Major periods 2:22 am · 2:54 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 6:19 am · 8:05 pm | High tide 12:57 am · 12.7 ft | Low tide 7:10 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 1:20 pm · 13.2 ft | Low tide 7:24 pm · 2.1 ft | Coef. 89 | 81% | Major periods 3:27 am · 3:59 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:17 am · 8:07 pm | High tide 1:49 am · 12.0 ft | Low tide 8:00 am · 2.3 ft | High tide 2:08 pm · 12.5 ft | Low tide 8:19 pm · 2.9 ft | Coef. 79 | 71% | Major periods 4:31 am · 5:02 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:16 am · 8:08 pm | High tide 2:49 am · 11.3 ft | Low tide 8:56 am · 3.1 ft | High tide 3:04 pm · 11.7 ft | Low tide 9:29 pm · 3.6 ft | Coef. 68 | 60% | Major periods 5:32 am · 6:01 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:15 am · 8:09 pm | High tide 3:58 am · 10.7 ft | Low tide 10:01 am · 3.7 ft | High tide 4:15 pm · 11.0 ft | Low tide 10:54 pm · 4.0 ft | Coef. 57 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:28 am · 6:55 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:14 am · 8:10 pm | High tide 5:13 am · 10.5 ft | Low tide 11:18 am · 4.1 ft | High tide 5:40 pm · 10.8 ft | — | Coef. 52 | 38% | Major periods 7:20 am · 7:44 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:12 am · 8:11 pm | Low tide 12:14 am · 3.8 ft | High tide 6:28 am · 10.6 ft | Low tide 12:38 pm · 4.0 ft | High tide 6:57 pm · 11.1 ft | Coef. 56 | 28% | Major periods 8:08 am · 8:30 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
Tōtaranui Beach has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Tarakohe (LINZ), 5.5 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger.
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 Tōtaranui Beach
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.2 ft
- Significant2.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.2 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.2 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 stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 4.4 ft with a period of 5 s, from the northwest (moderate).
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 60.7 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.8 °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 10:04 pm (local time).
Surf in Tōtaranui Beach today
Surf today
Poor- 1.0–1.6 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 2.2 ft swell at 5 s from the north-northwest, short: weak, messy waves; it hits this coast at an angle
- Light offshore wind (9 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Falling tide (low tide at 6:37 pm)
- Light: First light 5:51 am · sunrise 6:20 am · sunset 8:04 pm · last light 8:33 pm
- Tide: high 12:10 am (13.2 ft), low 6:24 am (1.2 ft), high 12:36 pm (13.7 ft) and low 6:37 pm (1.4 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 59.0 °F: a 4/3 fullsuit (booties if you run cold).
- Energy: 34 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, has light offshore wind, though with small waves and 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 Tōtaranui Beach today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (12:36 pm): little current from 12:10 pm to 1:00 pm
- 2.4 ft swell at 5 s from the north-northwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (7 mph)
- 0.0 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 12:10 am (11:50 pm–12:30 am), low tide 6:24 am (6:00–6:50 am), high tide 12:36 pm (12:10–1:00 pm) and low tide 6:37 pm (6:10–7:00 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 59.0 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 8:33 pm. Waning gibbous (89%): a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:40 am to 1:30 pm, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 6:00 pm to 7:20 pm, with slack water at low tide, light wind and weak current. Also good from 6:20 am to 7:10 am, with slack water at low tide, light wind and weak current.
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 Tōtaranui Beach
Now in Tōtaranui Beach
- Low / high
- 49 / 61 °F
- Rain
- 0.12 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 72%
- Humidity
- 69%
- Dew pointDew point
- 40 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 22
- 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 (+0.07 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.75 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 | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Light drizzle | Drizzle | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Light drizzle |
| Temperature | 53° | 53° | 53° | 58° | 61° | 59° | 55° | 51° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 NNW | 5 NNW | 5 NNW | 9 NNW | 5 W | 11 WSW | 11 W | 7 W |
| Gusts | 13 | 16 | 15 | 21 | 23 | 29 | 28 | 23 |
| Waves | 3.0 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.9 ft | 4.3 ft | 3.9 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.1 ft | 2.6 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.03 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 49° 5 W 2.2 ft
- 3:00 am 48° 5 W 2.0 ft
- 6:00 am 48° 4 NNW 1.9 ft
- 9:00 am 51° 4 NW 2.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 56° 11 WSW 3.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 58° 15 WSW 3.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 55° 17 SW 3.0 ft
- 9:00 pm 52° 15 SW 2.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 49 / 61 °F | 13 mph WNW | 4.4 ft | 12:10 am · 12:36 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 48 / 58 °F | 17 mph WSW | 3.3 ft | 12:57 am · 1:20 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 49 / 58 °F | 10 mph NE | 1.6 ft | 1:49 am · 2:08 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 47 / 63 °F | 16 mph NNW | 3.0 ft | 2:49 am · 3:04 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 54 / 64 °F | 13 mph NNW | 3.5 ft | 3:58 am · 4:15 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 57 / 64 °F | 13 mph NNW | 2.7 ft | 5:13 am · 5:40 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 55 / 64 °F | 11 mph NNW | 2.0 ft | 6:28 am · 6:57 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 59 / 62 °F | 11 mph NNW | 4.3 ft | 7:35 am · 7:58 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 59 / 67 °F | 12 mph NW | 4.1 ft | 8:33 am · 8:46 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 53 / 64 °F | 8 mph SSE | 5.6 ft | 9:21 am · 9:28 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 49 / 64 °F | 15 mph NW | 4.3 ft | 10:03 am · 10:06 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 53 / 61 °F | 9 mph WNW | 4.7 ft | 10:41 am · 10:41 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 50 / 55 °F | 14 mph SE | 4.9 ft | 11:15 am · 11:16 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 49 / 63 °F | 12 mph S | 4.4 ft | 11:48 am · 11:51 pm |
- Fri 30 Heavy drizzle 48° / 58° 3.3 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 49° / 58° 1.6 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 47° / 63° 3.0 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 54° / 64° 3.5 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 57° / 64° 2.7 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 55° / 64° 2.0 ft
- Thu 5 Light rain 59° / 62° 4.3 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 and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (62 °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 10:04 pm (local time).
The sun in Tōtaranui Beach
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:15 am
- Full dark 9:09 pm
- Civil dawn 5:51 am
- Civil dusk 8:33 pm
- Solar noon 1:12 pm (63° high)
- Daylight 13 h 44 min (+3 min)
- Evening golden hour 7:27 pm
- Full dark 9:09 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,347,197 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Tōtaranui Beach
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,442 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 2:22–4:22 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:54–4:54 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:19–8:19 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 Tōtaranui Beach
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 5.7 mi
- Jetty 5.8 mi
- Boat ramp 0.3 mi
- Tata Beach 4.8 mi
- Boat ramp 5.7 mi
- Boat ramp 5.8 mi
- Boat ramp 5.9 mi
- Port Tarakohe Marina 5.6 mi
- Amy's Bait Shop and More 7.3 mi
- Fuel dock 5.7 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.55 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.7 mi.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.55 mi
- 33 ft deep0.7 mi
- 66 ft deep1.3 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.55 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 0.7 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 Tōtaranui BeachTides nearby
- Takaka11 mi
- Marahau12 mi
- Kaiteriteri15 mi
- Onekaka17 mi
- Collingwood20 mi
- Motueka21 mi
- Mapua30 mi
- Atawhai33 mi
- Washington Valley34 mi
- Moana34 mi
Tōtaranui Beach at a glance
- Beach. Coordinates: 40.823° S, 173.004° E.
- It is 34 mi northwest of Nelson, the main place in Nelson. The sun rises 2 min later and sets at the same time than in Nelson.
- In Totaranui, 0.5 mi from the center.
- The nearest tide station, Tarakohe, is 5.5 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Tata Beach (4.8 mi).
Questions about Tōtaranui BeachQuestions
Where is Tōtaranui Beach?
In Totaranui, 0.5 mi from the center, Nelson (New Zealand). The shore faces east.
What amenities does Tōtaranui Beach have?
According to OpenStreetMap: restrooms and parking. Some may be missing or out of date, so ask at the beach.
What time is high tide today in Tōtaranui Beach?
Today in Tōtaranui Beach there are high tides at 12:10 am (13.2 ft) and 12:36 pm (13.7 ft) and low tides at 6:24 am and 6:37 pm. Tide coefficient 96.
What time is sunset today in Tōtaranui Beach?
At 8:04 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 8:33 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Tōtaranui Beach?
At 6:19 am. First light comes at 5:14 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 2:22–4:22 am, Minor 7:19–8:19 am, Major 2:54–4:54 pm, Minor 11:35 pm–12:35 am. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Tōtaranui Beach?
Drizzle, from 49 °F to 61 °F, with a light breeze from the west (6 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Tōtaranui Beach?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.5 ft waves with a period of 4.5 s from the northwest. The water is 59.0 °F.
When is the best time to visit Tōtaranui Beach?
The best time to visit Tōtaranui Beach is from January to February: highs of 71 °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: Tarakohe 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).