Russell tides today
- Tide now 8.1 ft ↓ falling · low 4:45 pm (1.3 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:40–4:50 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 2.5 ft · 62 °F slight · 4.5 s from the northwest
- Wind · air 15 mph · 65 °F from the W, gusts 30 · light drizzle
- Sun 6:25 am–7:51 pm 13 h 26 min of daylight
- Moon 89% · 11:38 pm waning gibbous · rises at 11:38 pm
- Best time to dive 10:00–11:10 am good day · 8/10
Today in Russell there are high tides at 10:36 am (8.1 ft) and 10:51 pm (7.8 ft) and low tides at 4:18 am and 4:45 pm. Tide coefficient 88. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 4:45 pm. The sun rises at 6:25 am and sets at 7:51 pm: 13 h 26 min of daylight. The moon is 89% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 11:38 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:18 am to 4:18 am and from 2:50 pm to 4:50 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is slight, with 2.5 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the west (15 mph). Light drizzle, 65 °F.
Fishing in Russell today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 4:45 pm
- Major period 2:50–4:50 pm
- Falling pressure (−0.10 inHg in 24 h), moderate offshore wind (14 mph) and some swell (2.9 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 88 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:40 pm to 4:50 pm, combines the 4:45 pm low tide, a major period, falling pressure and some swell, though with moderate wind. Also good from 11:10 pm to 11:50 pm, with the 10:51 pm high tide, moonrise, falling pressure and some swell. Also worth a try from 3:20 am to 4:20 am, with the 4:18 am low tide, a major period and some swell, though with moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: Australasian snapper, yellowtail amberjack, shortfin mako and striped marlin. October is one of the months when these are seen most: John Dory. What you can catch
Beach day in Russell
Is it a beach day?
- Calm for swimming: 2.9 ft waves
- UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Low tide at 4:45 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (100% cloud cover)
- Feels like 63 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.02 in)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.9 ft
2.9 ft waves: calm for swimming. 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 15 mph
Moderate offshore wind (15 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 4:45 pm
Low tide at 4:18 am and 4:45 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 10:36 am and 10:51 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 Russell
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- Waitata Beach 0.7 mi · NE
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Clothing-optional area
- Long Beach 0.8 mi · E
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Paihia Beach 2.2 mi · SW
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Horotutu Beach 2.2 mi · SW
- Parking
- Hobson Beach 2.3 mi · W
- Parking
- Te Ti Beach 2.4 mi · SW
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Wharau Road Beach 5.8 mi · NW
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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Tides in Russell
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 4:18 am 0.9 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:36 am 8.1 ft · coef. 88
- ▼ Next low tide 4:45 pm 1.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:51 pm 7.8 ft · coef. 88
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 5 h 47 min to low tide at 4:45 pm.
Tide coefficient 88 for the 10:36 am high tide and 88 for the 10:51 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 7.3 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 July 16 (8.6 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 came from October 27 to 30 (coefficient 88, 7.1 ft range). The smallest, from October 20 to 21 (coefficient 47, 3.8 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 | 6:25 am · 7:51 pm | Low tide 4:18 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 10:36 am · 8.1 ft | Low tide 4:45 pm · 1.3 ft | High tide 10:51 pm · 7.8 ft | Coef. 88 | 89% | Major periods 2:18 am · 2:50 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:23 am · 7:51 pm | Low tide 5:07 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 11:26 am · 8.1 ft | Low tide 5:37 pm · 1.4 ft | High tide 11:43 pm · 7.6 ft | Coef. 86 | 81% | Major periods 3:22 am · 3:55 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:22 am · 7:52 pm | Low tide 5:57 am · 1.1 ft | High tide 12:19 pm · 7.9 ft | Low tide 6:33 pm · 1.6 ft | — | Coef. 82 | 71% | Major periods 4:26 am · 4:57 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:21 am · 7:53 pm | High tide 12:38 am · 7.4 ft | Low tide 6:51 am · 1.4 ft | High tide 1:14 pm · 7.7 ft | Low tide 7:31 pm · 1.8 ft | Coef. 79 | 60% | Major periods 5:27 am · 5:56 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:20 am · 7:54 pm | High tide 1:35 am · 7.1 ft | Low tide 7:49 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 2:14 pm · 7.5 ft | Low tide 8:32 pm · 1.9 ft | Coef. 73 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:24 am · 6:50 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:19 am · 7:55 pm | High tide 2:37 am · 6.9 ft | Low tide 8:51 am · 1.9 ft | High tide 3:15 pm · 7.3 ft | Low tide 9:34 pm · 1.9 ft | Coef. 68 | 38% | Major periods 7:15 am · 7:39 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:18 am · 7:56 pm | High tide 3:41 am · 6.8 ft | Low tide 9:55 am · 2.0 ft | High tide 4:17 pm · 7.3 ft | Low tide 10:35 pm · 1.9 ft | Coef. 65 | 28% | Major periods 8:03 am · 8:26 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 Russell station (LINZ), 0.5 mi from Russell. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Marsden Point reference station with the official corrections.
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 Marsden Point in the Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database).
The sea at Russell
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
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces northeast 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 Wednesday 4: 5.9 ft with a period of 7 s, from the northeast (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 63.0 °F by Wednesday 4.
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 10:58 am (local time).
Diving in Russell today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (10:36 am): little current from 10:20 am to 11:00 am
- 2.5 ft surface waves
- Moderate offshore wind (15 mph): it pushes surface swimmers away from shore
- 0.2 mph current toward the northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 4:18 am (4:00–4:40 am), high tide 10:36 am (10:20–11:00 am), low tide 4:45 pm (4:20–5:00 pm) and high tide 10:51 pm (10:30–11:10 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 3.1 ft at 6 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 61.5 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 8:17 pm. Waning gibbous (89%), rising at 11:38 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:00 am to 11:10 am, combines slack water at high tide, weak current and the sun high, though with moderate wind. Also worth a look from 4:20 pm to 5:10 pm, with slack water at low tide and weak current, though with 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
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- Moturahurahu Island N islet Fish seen: Chromis dispila, Oblique-swimming triplefin, Optivus agastos, New Zealand bigeye 3.6 mi
- HMNZS Canterbury wreck Fish seen: New Zealand bigeye, Oblique-swimming triplefin, Meuschenia scaber, Scorpis lineolata 11 mi
- Deepwater Cove North Fish seen: Chromis dispila, Sandager's wrasse, Chirodactylus spectabilis, Aplodactylus arctidens 11 mi
- Deep Water Cove NW Islet Fish seen: Chromis dispila, Oblique-swimming triplefin, Sandager's wrasse, Chirodactylus spectabilis 11 mi
- Whangamumu heads south Fish seen: Oblique-swimming triplefin, Chromis dispila, Meuschenia scaber, Chirodactylus spectabilis 11 mi
- Motuarohia Island Recreation Reserve 3.2 mi
- Black Rocks Scenic Reserve 4.2 mi
- Rākaumangamanga Rāhui Tapu 9.8 mi
- Paihia Dive 2.3 mi
- Freedive Aotearoa 2.3 mi
- Dive Ops 3.6 mi
- Northland Dive 10 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Sites and fish: Reef Life Survey / IMOS NRMN, CC BY 4.0; fish names, Wikidata.
Weather in Russell
Now in Russell
- Low / high
- 54 / 68 °F
- Rain
- 0.02 in · 18%
- Clouds
- 99%
- Humidity
- 63%
- Dew pointDew point
- 52 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 5 · moderate
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 24
- 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: +0.36 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 | Clear | Partly cloudy | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 55° | 56° | 56° | 61° | 67° | 67° | 63° | 60° |
| Wind (mph) | 8 WNW | 12 WNW | 11 WNW | 13 W | 15 W | 15 W | 11 W | 10 WNW |
| Gusts | 14 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 31 | 30 | 25 | 19 |
| Waves | 2.0 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.7 ft | 2.9 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.2 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 67° 15 W 2.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 67° 15 W 2.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 63° 11 W 2.6 ft
- 9:00 pm 60° 10 WNW 2.2 ft
- 12:00 am 58° 11 W 1.8 ft
- 3:00 am 56° 9 SW 1.6 ft
- 6:00 am 53° 9 SW 1.4 ft
- 9:00 am 59° 12 SW 1.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 54 / 68 °F | 15 mph W | 2.9 ft | 10:36 am · 10:51 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 53 / 65 °F | 19 mph SW | 2.0 ft | 11:26 am · 11:43 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 52 / 64 °F | 14 mph SSW | 1.4 ft | 12:19 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 49 / 64 °F | 11 mph NE | 2.4 ft | 12:38 am · 1:14 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 59 / 65 °F | 13 mph NNE | 4.0 ft | 1:35 am · 2:14 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 57 / 68 °F | 13 mph NNE | 4.2 ft | 2:37 am · 3:15 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 59 / 68 °F | 13 mph NE | 5.9 ft | 3:41 am · 4:17 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 63 / 71 °F | 11 mph N | 5.4 ft | 4:47 am · 5:15 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 64 / 74 °F | 11 mph NNW | 3.3 ft | 5:49 am · 6:10 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 66 / 69 °F | 18 mph N | 6.6 ft | 6:45 am · 7:01 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 63 / 75 °F | 19 mph NNW | 6.8 ft | 7:36 am · 7:48 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 60 / 68 °F | 9 mph S | 4.2 ft | 8:22 am · 8:33 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 55 / 70 °F | 10 mph SE | 3.3 ft | 9:05 am · 9:15 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 61 / 71 °F | 7 mph SE | 3.4 ft | 9:45 am · 9:56 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 53° / 65° 2.0 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 52° / 64° 1.4 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 49° / 64° 2.4 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 59° / 65° 4.0 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 57° / 68° 4.2 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 59° / 68° 5.9 ft
- Thu 5 Drizzle 63° / 71° 5.4 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.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+2.8 °F; normal high: 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 10:58 am (local time).
The sun in Russell
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:26 am
- Full dark 8:49 pm
- Civil dawn 5:58 am
- Civil dusk 8:17 pm
- Solar noon 1:07 pm (68° high)
- Daylight 13 h 26 min (+2 min)
- Evening golden hour 7:16 pm
- Full dark 8:49 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,347,273 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Russell
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,442 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:18–4:18 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:50–4:50 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:35–8:35 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 11:08 pm–12:08 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 Russell
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- A Pier 3.6 mi
- B Pier 3.6 mi
- C Pier 3.7 mi
- D Pier 3.7 mi
- Russell 0.2 mi
- Boat ramp 0.4 mi
- Tapeka Boat Ramp 1.1 mi
- Boat ramp 2.2 mi
- Bay of Islands Marina 3.7 mi
- Kerikeri Cruising Club Marina 6.8 mi
- Screaming Reels 0.0 mi
- Russell Wharf 0.1 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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Tides near RussellTides nearby
- Paihia2.2 mi
- Waitangi2.4 mi
- Te Rawhiti Inlet3.6 mi
- Opua3.8 mi
- Haruru4.1 mi
- Kerikeri10 mi
- Ngunguru32 mi
- Kohukohu34 mi
- Whangarei34 mi
- Raumanga35 mi
Russell at a glance
- Town or city of about 762 people. Coordinates: 35.262° S, 174.123° E.
- It is 34 mi north of Whangarei, the main place in Northland. The sun rises 2 min later and sets at the same time than in Whangarei.
- The nearest tide station, Russell, is 0.5 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces northeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Long Beach (0.8 mi), Hobson Beach (2.3 mi).
Questions about RussellQuestions
What time is high tide today in Russell?
Today in Russell there are high tides at 10:36 am (8.1 ft) and 10:51 pm (7.8 ft) and low tides at 4:18 am and 4:45 pm. Tide coefficient 88.
What time is sunset today in Russell?
At 7:51 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 8:17 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Russell?
At 6:23 am. First light comes at 5:25 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 2:18–4:18 am, Minor 7:35–8:35 am, Major 2:50–4:50 pm, Minor 11:08 pm–12:08 am. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Russell?
Light drizzle, from 54 °F to 68 °F, with a moderate breeze from the west (15 mph) and a 18% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Russell?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.5 ft waves with a period of 4.5 s from the northwest. The water is 61.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Russell?
The best time to visit Russell is from January to February: highs of 72 °F to 73 °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: Russell secondary port, computed by TidePlanet with the time and height differences of the LINZ secondary ports table on Marsden Point. 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).