Oamaru tides today
- Tide now 2.1 ft ↑ rising · high 6:27 pm (6.7 ft)
- Best time to fish 5:30–7:30 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 1.8 ft · 55 °F slight · 7.4 s from the south
- Wind · air 3 mph · 55 °F from the W, gusts 24 · light drizzle
- Surf today 1.0–1.6 ft Poor day · 0/10 · 5:00–8:52 pm
- Sun 6:20 am–8:21 pm 14 h 0 min of daylight
- Moon 89% waning gibbous
Today in Oamaru there are high tides at 6:03 am (7.2 ft) and 6:27 pm (6.7 ft) and low tide at 12:23 pm. Tide coefficient 81. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 6:27 pm. The sun rises at 6:20 am and sets at 8:21 pm: 14 h 0 min of daylight. The moon is 89% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 2:31 am to 4:31 am and from 3:03 pm to 5:03 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is slight, with 1.8 ft waves. There's a light air from the west (3 mph). Light drizzle, 55 °F.
Fishing in Oamaru today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 6:03 am, coefficient 81
- Sunrise at 6:20 am
- Falling pressure (−0.23 inHg in 24 h), light cross-shore wind (6 mph) and some swell (1.9 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 81 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:50 am to 7:00 am, combines the 6:03 am high tide, sunrise, falling pressure and some swell. Also good from 11:20 am to 1:20 pm, with the 12:23 pm low tide, falling pressure and some swell. Also good from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, with the 6:27 pm high tide, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: blue shark, tope shark, shortfin mako and John Dory. What you can catch
Beach day in Oamaru
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Onshore breeze (11 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 2.2 ft waves
- UV 6 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Low tide at 12:23 pm: more sand
- Feels like 55 °F: chilly for the beach
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.2 ft
2.2 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 55 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 6 · SPF 50
Max UV 6 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 11 mph
Onshore breeze (11 mph).
- Tide & sand 12:23 pm
Low tide at 12:23 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 6:03 am and 6:27 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 Oamaru
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- Friendly Bay Beach 0.5 mi · S
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Bushy Beach 1.8 mi · S
- Parking
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Tides in Oamaru
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 6:03 am 7.2 ft · coef. 81
- ▼ Low tide 12:23 pm 1.6 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 6:27 pm 6.7 ft · coef. 80
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 4 h 45 min to high tide at 6:27 pm.
Tide coefficient 81 for the 6:03 am high tide and 80 for the 6:27 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 5.6 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 December 26 (7.7 ft) and the lowest, on July 16 (1.0 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 8 to 10 (coefficient 85, 5.6 ft range). The smallest, from October 17 to 19 (coefficient 48, 3.5 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 · 8:21 pm | High tide 6:03 am · 7.2 ft | Low tide 12:23 pm · 1.6 ft | High tide 6:27 pm · 6.7 ft | — | Coef. 81 | 89% | Major periods 2:31 am · 3:03 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 6:19 am · 8:22 pm | Low tide 12:44 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 7:01 am · 7.1 ft | Low tide 1:21 pm · 1.7 ft | High tide 7:29 pm · 6.5 ft | Coef. 79 | 81% | Major periods 3:35 am · 4:08 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:17 am · 8:23 pm | Low tide 1:44 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 8:04 am · 7.0 ft | Low tide 2:22 pm · 1.8 ft | High tide 8:37 pm · 6.5 ft | Coef. 76 | 71% | Major periods 4:40 am · 5:11 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:16 am · 8:25 pm | Low tide 2:45 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 9:08 am · 7.0 ft | Low tide 3:26 pm · 1.8 ft | High tide 9:42 pm · 6.5 ft | Coef. 75 | 60% | Major periods 5:40 am · 6:09 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:14 am · 8:26 pm | Low tide 3:48 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 10:11 am · 6.9 ft | Low tide 4:31 pm · 1.8 ft | High tide 10:44 pm · 6.6 ft | Coef. 75 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:37 am · 7:03 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:13 am · 8:28 pm | Low tide 4:51 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 11:12 am · 6.9 ft | Low tide 5:32 pm · 1.8 ft | High tide 11:41 pm · 6.7 ft | Coef. 76 | 38% | Major periods 7:28 am · 7:52 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:11 am · 8:29 pm | Low tide 5:51 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 12:09 pm · 6.9 ft | Low tide 6:26 pm · 1.7 ft | — | Coef. 76 | 28% | Major periods 8:16 am · 8:39 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 Oamaru station (LINZ), 0.6 mi from Oamaru. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Timaru 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 Timaru in the Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database).
The sea at Oamaru
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.9 ft
- Significant1.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.7 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces southeast 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 build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 5.8 ft with a period of 7 s, from the south-southwest (moderate).
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 (+1.6 °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 1:29 pm (local time).
Surf in Oamaru today
Surf today
Poor- 1.0–1.6 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 1.6 ft swell at 4 s from the south, short: weak, messy waves
- Light onshore wind (9 mph): a bit of chop
- Rising tide (low tide at 12:44 am)
- Light: First light 5:48 am · sunrise 6:20 am · sunset 8:21 pm · last light 8:52 pm
- Tide: high 6:03 am (7.2 ft), low 12:23 pm (1.6 ft) and high 6:27 pm (6.7 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 54.5 °F: a 5/4 fullsuit with booties (and a hood if it’s windy).
- Energy: 8 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window is 5:00 pm to 8:52 pm, though with small waves, a short-period swell and onshore 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 Oamaru today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (12:23 pm): little current from 12:00 pm to 12:50 pm
- 1.2 ft swell at 4 s from the south: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (7 mph)
- 0.3 mph current toward the northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 11:45 pm (11:20 pm–12:10 am), high tide 6:03 am (5:40–6:30 am), low tide 12:23 pm (12:00–12:50 pm) and high tide 6:27 pm (6:00–7:00 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 54.5 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 8:52 pm. Waning gibbous (89%): a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:20 am to 1:30 pm, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 6:20 am to 7:30 am, with slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind and weak current. Also good from 5:40 pm to 7:40 pm, with slack water at high 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
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Oamaru.
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Weather in Oamaru
Now in Oamaru
- Low / high
- 44 / 56 °F
- Rain
- 0.22 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 45%
- Humidity
- 61%
- Dew pointDew point
- 42 °F
- Visibility
- 13 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 Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Falling now (−0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.77 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 | Partly cloudy | Drizzle | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle |
| Temperature | 54° | 50° | 47° | 50° | 55° | 53° | 48° | 45° |
| Wind (mph) | 13 NW | 5 SW | 6 SSW | 5 NNE | 7 N | 7 S | 9 S | 1 N |
| Gusts | 26 | 21 | 12 | 15 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 11 |
| Waves | 1.6 ft | 1.9 ft | 1.9 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.9 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.3 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.02 in | 0.02 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in |
- 3:00 pm 53° 7 S 1.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 48° 9 S 2.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 45° 1 N 2.3 ft
- 12:00 am 42° 5 NW 2.4 ft
- 3:00 am 40° 5 NW 2.4 ft
- 6:00 am 40° 8 NW 2.4 ft
- 9:00 am 50° 8 NW 2.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 53° 15 WSW 2.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 44 / 56 °F | 13 mph WSW | 2.4 ft | 6:03 am · 6:27 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 40 / 54 °F | 26 mph WSW | 5.8 ft | 7:01 am · 7:29 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 36 / 55 °F | 11 mph N | 4.6 ft | 8:04 am · 8:37 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 45 / 67 °F | 16 mph NNW | 3.4 ft | 9:08 am · 9:42 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 52 / 75 °F | 16 mph N | 3.5 ft | 10:11 am · 10:44 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 51 / 55 °F | 12 mph NE | 2.4 ft | 11:12 am · 11:41 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 50 / 71 °F | 8 mph NNE | 1.8 ft | 12:09 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 53 / 74 °F | 17 mph NNW | 3.0 ft | 12:34 am · 1:03 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 51 / 61 °F | 19 mph SSE | 3.4 ft | 1:26 am · 1:54 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 51 / 57 °F | 9 mph NE | 2.9 ft | 2:16 am · 2:41 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 47 / 60 °F | 21 mph S | 6.8 ft | 3:04 am · 3:25 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 41 / 55 °F | 10 mph NNE | 5.0 ft | 3:49 am · 4:07 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 41 / 59 °F | 12 mph NNE | 3.2 ft | 4:34 am · 4:48 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 49 / 60 °F | 14 mph SW | 4.7 ft | 5:17 am · 5:30 pm |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 40° / 54° 5.8 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 36° / 55° 4.6 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 45° / 67° 3.4 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 52° / 75° 3.5 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 51° / 55° 2.4 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 50° / 71° 1.8 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 53° / 74° 3.0 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 wind 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 (−7.5 °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 1:29 pm (local time).
The sun in Oamaru
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:09 am
- Full dark 9:32 pm
- Civil dawn 5:48 am
- Civil dusk 8:52 pm
- Solar noon 1:20 pm (58° high)
- Daylight 14 h 0 min (+3 min)
- Evening golden hour 7:40 pm
- Full dark 9:32 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,347,060 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Oamaru
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,442 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 2:31–4:31 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:03–5:03 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:08–8:08 am Minor · moonset · 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 Oamaru
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 1.3 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (950 ft from Oamaru) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.4 mi
- 33 ft deep1.3 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.4 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 1.3 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 OamaruTides nearby
- Pukeuri Junction5.4 mi
- Kakanui6.9 mi
- Taranui7.7 mi
- Hampden17 mi
- Moeraki Beach19 mi
- Moeraki20 mi
- Hillgrove20 mi
- Katiki22 mi
- Shag Point27 mi
- Makikihi33 mi
Oamaru at a glance
- Town or city of about 13,000 people. Coordinates: 45.098° S, 170.971° E.
- It is 58 mi northeast of Dunedin, the main place in Otago. The sun rises at the same time and sets 3 min earlier than in Dunedin.
- The nearest tide station, Oamaru, is 0.6 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Bushy Beach (1.8 mi).
Questions about OamaruQuestions
What time is high tide today in Oamaru?
Today in Oamaru there are high tides at 6:03 am (7.2 ft) and 6:27 pm (6.7 ft) and low tide at 12:23 pm. Tide coefficient 81.
What time is sunset today in Oamaru?
At 8:21 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 8:52 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Oamaru?
At 6:19 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 2:31–4:31 am, Minor 7:08–8:08 am, Major 3:03–5:03 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Oamaru?
Drizzle, from 44 °F to 56 °F, with a light air from the west (3 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Oamaru?
Slight (Douglas 3): 1.8 ft waves with a period of 7.4 s from the south. The water is 54.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Oamaru?
The best time to visit Oamaru 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: Oamaru secondary port, computed by TidePlanet with the time and height differences of the LINZ secondary ports table on Timaru. 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).