Waitati tides today
- Tide now 0.9 ft ↑ rising · high 6:52 pm (6.6 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 6:20–7:00 am average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 4.7 ft · 55 °F moderate · 8.2 s from the south-southwest
- Wind · air 15 mph · 53 °F from the W, gusts 42 · light drizzle
- Sun 6:20 am–8:24 pm 14 h 3 min of daylight
- Moon 89% waning gibbous
- Diving tomorrow 6:30–8:20 am poor day · 2/10
Today in Waitati there are high tides at 6:27 am (7.1 ft) and 6:52 pm (6.6 ft) and low tides at 12:08 am and 12:45 pm. Tide coefficient 80. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 6:52 pm. The sun rises at 6:20 am and sets at 8:24 pm: 14 h 3 min of daylight. The moon is 89% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 2:33 am to 4:33 am and from 3:05 pm to 5:05 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is moderate, with 4.7 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the west (15 mph). Light drizzle, 53 °F.
Fishing in Waitati today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 6:27 am, coefficient 80
- Minor period 7:06–8:06 am (moonset)
- Sunrise at 6:20 am
- Falling pressure (−0.18 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (11 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: 80 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:50 am to 7:30 am, combines the 6:27 am high tide, moonset, sunrise, falling pressure and some swell. Also good from 12:00 am to 1:10 am, with the 12:08 am low tide, falling pressure and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: blue shark, shortfin mako and tope shark. What you can catch
Beach day in Waitati
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- UV 6 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Low tide at 12:45 pm: more sand
- Feels like 47 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.13 in)
- Moderate offshore wind (15 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 5.3 ft
5.3 ft waves: calm for swimming. Moderate 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 30
Max UV 6 (moderate): SPF 30 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 12:08 am
Low tide at 12:08 am and 12:45 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 6:27 am and 6:52 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 Waitati
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- Pūrākaunui Beach 2.7 mi · E
- Parking
- Long Beach 4.1 mi · E
- Parking
- Whareakeake 5.0 mi · E
- Kaikai Beach 5.6 mi · E
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 Waitati
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Tides in Waitati
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 12:08 am 0.8 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:27 am 7.1 ft · coef. 80
- ▼ Low tide 12:45 pm 0.9 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 6:52 pm 6.6 ft · coef. 79
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 6 h 6 min to high tide at 6:52 pm.
Tide coefficient 80 for the 6:27 am high tide and 79 for the 6:52 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 6.3 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 July 15 (7.6 ft) and the lowest, on August 13 (0.2 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, 6.5 ft range). The smallest, from October 17 to 19 (coefficient 48, 3.7 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 · 8:24 pm | Low tide 12:08 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 6:27 am · 7.1 ft | Low tide 12:45 pm · 0.9 ft | High tide 6:52 pm · 6.6 ft | Coef. 80 | 89% | Major periods 2:33 am · 3:05 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 6:19 am · 8:25 pm | Low tide 1:06 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 7:24 am · 7.0 ft | Low tide 1:42 pm · 1.0 ft | High tide 7:50 pm · 6.5 ft | Coef. 78 | 81% | Major periods 3:37 am · 4:09 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:17 am · 8:26 pm | Low tide 2:06 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 8:24 am · 6.9 ft | Low tide 2:43 pm · 1.1 ft | High tide 8:54 pm · 6.4 ft | Coef. 75 | 71% | Major periods 4:41 am · 5:12 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:16 am · 8:28 pm | Low tide 3:07 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 9:27 am · 6.8 ft | Low tide 3:45 pm · 1.2 ft | High tide 9:59 pm · 6.4 ft | Coef. 73 | 60% | Major periods 5:42 am · 6:11 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:14 am · 8:29 pm | Low tide 4:10 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 10:30 am · 6.8 ft | Low tide 4:49 pm · 1.2 ft | High tide 11:01 pm · 6.5 ft | Coef. 74 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:38 am · 7:05 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:13 am · 8:31 pm | Low tide 5:12 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 11:31 am · 6.8 ft | Low tide 5:50 pm · 1.1 ft | High tide 11:59 pm · 6.6 ft | Coef. 75 | 38% | Major periods 7:30 am · 7:54 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:11 am · 8:32 pm | Low tide 6:12 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 12:28 pm · 6.8 ft | Low tide 6:46 pm · 1.0 ft | — | Coef. 76 | 28% | Major periods 8:18 am · 8:40 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
Waitati has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Port Chalmers (LINZ), 6.1 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 Waitati
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.4 ft
- Significant4.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest9.5 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 9.5 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 9.5 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces northeast 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: 9.6 ft with a period of 9 s, from the south-southwest (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 12:46 pm (local time).
Diving in Waitati today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around high tide (6:27 am): little current from 6:10 am to 6:50 am
- 3.6 ft swell at 8 s from the south-southwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (11 mph)
- 1.0 mph current toward the northeast (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: low tide 12:08 am (11:40 pm–12:30 am), high tide 6:27 am (6:10–6:50 am), low tide 12:45 pm (12:20–1:10 pm) and high tide 6:52 pm (6:30–7:10 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 3.9 ft at 8 s) and rain (0.29 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 54.3 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 8:56 pm. Waning gibbous (89%): a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 6:20 am to 7:20 am, combines slack water at high tide and light wind, though with some swell and 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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- Portobello Marine Biology Station 6.5 mi
- Aramoana Conservation Area 6.8 mi
- Aramoana Recreation Reserve 7.0 mi
- Waikouaiti Sports Ground 10 mi
- Ōrau Marine Reserve 12 mi
- Dive Otago 9.6 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).
Weather in Waitati
Now in Waitati
- Low / high
- 43 / 54 °F
- Rain
- 0.36 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 23%
- Humidity
- 59%
- Dew pointDew point
- 39 °F
- Visibility
- 10 mi
- UV indexUV
- 5 · moderate
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 13
- 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: +0.77 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 | Light rain | Drizzle | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Light drizzle | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle |
| Temperature | 48° | 45° | 44° | 50° | 54° | 51° | 48° | 44° |
| Wind (mph) | 8 WSW | 11 WSW | 11 W | 14 W | 15 W | 15 WSW | 15 WSW | 13 W |
| Gusts | 34 | 34 | 26 | 34 | 42 | 41 | 38 | 33 |
| Waves | 2.9 ft | 3.3 ft | 3.7 ft | 4.2 ft | 4.6 ft | 4.9 ft | 5.2 ft | 5.4 ft |
| Rain | 0.07 in | 0.03 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.03 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 pm 54° 15 W 4.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 51° 15 WSW 4.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 48° 15 WSW 5.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 44° 13 W 5.4 ft
- 12:00 am 43° 13 W 5.5 ft
- 3:00 am 42° 8 WNW 5.4 ft
- 6:00 am 41° 4 WNW 5.4 ft
- 9:00 am 46° 11 W 5.8 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 43 / 54 °F | 15 mph W | 5.5 ft | 6:27 am · 6:52 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 39 / 48 °F | 23 mph WSW | 9.6 ft | 7:24 am · 7:50 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 39 / 57 °F | 15 mph W | 9.1 ft | 8:24 am · 8:54 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 44 / 67 °F | 14 mph NNW | 5.1 ft | 9:27 am · 9:59 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 52 / 63 °F | 9 mph WSW | 2.3 ft | 10:30 am · 11:01 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 50 / 57 °F | 10 mph NE | 2.9 ft | 11:31 am · 11:59 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 50 / 71 °F | 9 mph NNE | 3.1 ft | 12:28 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 60 / 72 °F | 7 mph N | 2.1 ft | 12:53 am · 1:21 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 49 / 61 °F | 9 mph S | 3.0 ft | 1:44 am · 2:11 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 49 / 58 °F | 8 mph NE | 3.3 ft | 2:34 am · 2:59 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 43 / 58 °F | 15 mph SW | 6.0 ft | 3:21 am · 3:44 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 41 / 55 °F | 9 mph W | 4.6 ft | 4:07 am · 4:27 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 45 / 61 °F | 3 mph NNW | 3.2 ft | 4:51 am · 5:09 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 51 / 63 °F | 17 mph WSW | 4.3 ft | 5:34 am · 5:50 pm |
- Fri 30 Drizzle 39° / 48° 9.6 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 39° / 57° 9.1 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 44° / 67° 5.1 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 52° / 63° 2.3 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 50° / 57° 2.9 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 50° / 71° 3.1 ft
- Thu 5 Light showers 60° / 72° 2.1 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 wind tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−7.2 °F; normal high: 61 °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 12:46 pm (local time).
The sun in Waitati
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:09 am
- Full dark 9:36 pm
- Civil dawn 5:48 am
- Civil dusk 8:56 pm
- Solar noon 1:21 pm (58° high)
- Daylight 14 h 3 min (+3 min)
- Evening golden hour 7:43 pm
- Full dark 9:36 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,347,032 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Waitati
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,442 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 2:33–4:33 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:05–5:05 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:06–8:06 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 Waitati
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Warren Lewis Fishing Jetty 5.0 mi
- Oil Jetty 8.9 mi
- Jetty 7.2 mi
- Jetty 8.6 mi
- Boat ramp 4.9 mi
- Boat ramp 5.5 mi
- Boat ramp 5.5 mi
- Boat ramp 6.5 mi
- Boat ramp 7.2 mi
- Boat ramp 8.4 mi
- Boat ramp 8.5 mi
- Marina 8.6 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 WaitatiTides nearby
- Warrington2.4 mi
- Port Chalmers5.3 mi
- Aramoana6.8 mi
- North East Valley7.1 mi
- Portobello8.0 mi
- Macandrew Bay8.2 mi
- Karitane8.8 mi
- Roslyn9.0 mi
- Dunedin9.1 mi
- Saint Kilda11 mi
Waitati at a glance
- Town or city of about 534 people. Coordinates: 45.750° S, 170.567° E.
- It is 9.1 mi north of Dunedin, the main place in Otago. The sun rises at the same time and sets 1 min earlier than in Dunedin.
- The nearest tide station, Port Chalmers, is 6.1 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces northeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Long Beach (4.1 mi).
Questions about WaitatiQuestions
What time is high tide today in Waitati?
Today in Waitati there are high tides at 6:27 am (7.1 ft) and 6:52 pm (6.6 ft) and low tides at 12:08 am and 12:45 pm. Tide coefficient 80.
What time is sunset today in Waitati?
At 8:24 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 8:56 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Waitati?
At 6:19 am. First light comes at 5:07 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 2:33–4:33 am, Minor 7:06–8:06 am, Major 3:05–5:05 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Waitati?
Light rain, from 43 °F to 54 °F, with a moderate breeze from the west (15 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Waitati?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 4.7 ft waves with a period of 8.2 s from the south-southwest. The water is 54.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Waitati?
The best time to visit Waitati is from January to February: highs of 67 °F, about 8 rainy days a month and 7 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: Port Chalmers 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).