Otatara tides today
- Tide now 3.7 ft ↓ falling · low 11:53 am (3.3 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 4:40–6:40 am average day · 5/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 11 ft · 55 °F rough · 9.7 s from the west
- Wind · air 17 mph · 46 °F from the W, gusts 33 · drizzle
- Sun 6:28 am–8:34 pm 14 h 6 min of daylight
- Moon 89% waning gibbous
- Best time to dive 7:30–8:30 pm poor day · 0/10
Today in Otatara there are high tides at 4:47 am (8.5 ft) and 5:07 pm (8.2 ft) and low tide at 11:53 am. Tide coefficient 84. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 11:53 am. The sun rises at 6:28 am and sets at 8:34 pm: 14 h 6 min of daylight. The moon is 89% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 2:42 am to 4:42 am and from 3:14 pm to 5:14 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is rough, with 11 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the west (17 mph). Drizzle, 46 °F.
Fishing in Otatara today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 4:47 am, coefficient 84
- Major period 2:42–4:42 am
- Falling pressure (−0.19 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (11 mph) and rough sea: 11 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 84 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:50 am to 4:40 am, combines the 4:47 am high tide, a major period, falling pressure and a light onshore breeze, though with rough seas. Also worth a try from 5:40 am to 7:10 am, with the 4:47 am high tide, sunrise, falling pressure and a light onshore breeze, though with rough seas.
Species with the most records nearby: tope shark, blue shark and John Dory. October is one of the months when these are seen most: tope shark. What you can catch
Beach day in Otatara
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Low tide at 11:53 am: more sand
- Feels like 37 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.31 in)
- Fresh onshore wind (23 mph): blowing sand
Dangerous surf during beach hours. Stay out if the red flag is up, and never swim where there is no lifeguard.
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Dangerous · 12 ft
12 ft waves every 10 s: dangerous for swimming. Stay out if the red flag is up. High rip current risk. If you're caught in a rip current, don't swim against it: swim parallel to shore and wave for help. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 55 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 23 mph
Fresh onshore wind (23 mph): blowing sand.
- Tide & sand 11:53 am
Low tide at 11:53 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 4:47 am and 5:07 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 Otatara
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- Omaui Beach 5.7 mi · S
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Ōreti Beach 6.0 mi · W
- Restrooms
- Parking
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 Otatara
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 4:47 am 8.5 ft · coef. 84
- ▼ Next low tide 11:53 am 3.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 5:07 pm 8.2 ft · coef. 82
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 55 min to low tide at 11:53 am.
Tide coefficient 84 for the 4:47 am high tide and 82 for the 5:07 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 5.2 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 (8.6 ft) and the lowest, on December 26 (2.8 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 10 to 11 (coefficient 89, 5.4 ft range). The smallest, from October 19 to 20 (coefficient 48, 2.9 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 | 6:28 am · 8:34 pm | High tide 4:47 am · 8.5 ft | Low tide 11:53 am · 3.3 ft | High tide 5:07 pm · 8.2 ft | — | Coef. 84 | 89% | Major periods 2:42 am · 3:14 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 6:26 am · 8:36 pm | Low tide 12:18 am · 3.1 ft | High tide 5:38 am · 8.3 ft | Low tide 12:43 pm · 3.4 ft | High tide 5:59 pm · 8.0 ft | Coef. 80 | 81% | Major periods 3:47 am · 4:19 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:25 am · 8:37 pm | Low tide 1:10 am · 3.2 ft | High tide 6:33 am · 8.0 ft | Low tide 1:36 pm · 3.6 ft | High tide 6:54 pm · 7.8 ft | Coef. 74 | 71% | Major periods 4:51 am · 5:22 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:23 am · 8:39 pm | Low tide 2:06 am · 3.3 ft | High tide 7:31 am · 7.7 ft | Low tide 2:34 pm · 3.7 ft | High tide 7:55 pm · 7.5 ft | Coef. 68 | 60% | Major periods 5:52 am · 6:20 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:22 am · 8:40 pm | Low tide 3:07 am · 3.4 ft | High tide 8:34 am · 7.5 ft | Low tide 3:37 pm · 3.7 ft | High tide 9:01 pm · 7.4 ft | Coef. 65 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:48 am · 7:14 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:20 am · 8:41 pm | Low tide 4:12 am · 3.4 ft | High tide 9:41 am · 7.4 ft | Low tide 4:43 pm · 3.6 ft | High tide 10:08 pm · 7.4 ft | Coef. 66 | 38% | Major periods 7:39 am · 8:04 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:19 am · 8:43 pm | Low tide 5:16 am · 3.4 ft | High tide 10:46 am · 7.5 ft | Low tide 5:45 pm · 3.5 ft | High tide 11:13 pm · 7.6 ft | Coef. 71 | 28% | Major periods 8:27 am · 8:50 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 Waihopai River Entrance station (LINZ), 2.0 mi from Otatara. 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 Otatara
Sea stateSea state: rough
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common5.6 ft
- Significant11 ft
- Highest expectedHighest22 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 22 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 22 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces west and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 12 ft with a period of 9 s, from the west-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 (+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 10:58 am (local time).
Diving in Otatara today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Some tidal current
- 7.1 ft swell at 10 s from the west-southwest: heavy surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (11 mph)
- 0.3 mph current toward the northwest, weak (model)
- Daylight
Not a day for shore diving: swell, wind, current or storms during the best window. If you go, go with a dive shop and only if they give the OK.
- Slack water today: high tide 4:47 am (4:32–5:02 am), low tide 11:53 am (11:38 am–12:08 pm) and high tide 5:07 pm (4:52–5:22 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 11 ft at 11 s) and rain (0.52 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 55.2 °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 9:07 pm. Waning gibbous (89%): a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 8:30 am, combines light wind and weak current, though with tidal current and a big swell. Also worth a look from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm, with weak current, though with tidal current, a big swell and 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
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Otatara.
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Weather in Otatara
Now in Otatara
- Low / high
- 41 / 48 °F
- Rain
- 0.44 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 82%
- Humidity
- 78%
- Dew pointDew point
- 40 °F
- Visibility
- 7.4 mi
- UV indexUV
- 3 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 20
- 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 (+0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.68 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 | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Drizzle | Drizzle | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Drizzle |
| Temperature | 47° | 45° | 42° | 44° | 47° | 48° | 46° | 42° |
| Wind (mph) | 15 W | 12 WNW | 10 WNW | 13 WNW | 19 W | 23 W | 21 W | 15 W |
| Gusts | 26 | 20 | 16 | 26 | 34 | 39 | 40 | 30 |
| Waves | 12 ft | 11 ft | 11 ft | 11 ft | 11 ft | 12 ft | 12 ft | 12 ft |
| Rain | 0.02 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.02 in | 0.04 in | 0.02 in | 0.01 in | 0.02 in |
- 12:00 pm 47° 19 W 11 ft
- 3:00 pm 48° 23 W 12 ft
- 6:00 pm 46° 21 W 12 ft
- 9:00 pm 42° 15 W 12 ft
- 12:00 am 41° 9 WNW 11 ft
- 3:00 am 40° 5 WNW 10 ft
- 6:00 am 40° 10 WNW 11 ft
- 9:00 am 42° 18 W 12 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 41 / 48 °F | 23 mph W | 12 ft | 4:47 am · 5:07 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 40 / 47 °F | 30 mph WSW | 12 ft | 5:38 am · 5:59 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 39 / 58 °F | 11 mph NW | 9.9 ft | 6:33 am · 6:54 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 49 / 65 °F | 30 mph NNW | 5.9 ft | 7:31 am · 7:55 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 50 / 55 °F | 17 mph SW | 5.2 ft | 8:34 am · 9:01 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 43 / 63 °F | 11 mph E | 4.5 ft | 9:41 am · 10:08 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 51 / 71 °F | 11 mph N | 4.4 ft | 10:46 am · 11:13 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 56 / 66 °F | 15 mph NE | 5.1 ft | 11:45 am | |
| Fri 6 | 49 / 54 °F | 17 mph SW | 5.7 ft | 12:11 am · 12:38 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 42 / 57 °F | 7 mph SE | 3.9 ft | 1:03 am · 1:26 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 46 / 53 °F | 24 mph SW | — | 1:50 am · 2:11 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 42 / 52 °F | 15 mph W | — | 2:35 am · 2:53 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 43 / 61 °F | 16 mph NW | — | 3:18 am · 3:33 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 53 / 58 °F | 16 mph WSW | — | 3:58 am · 4:12 pm |
- Fri 30 Light snow 40° / 47° 12 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 39° / 58° 9.9 ft
- Sun 1 Drizzle 49° / 65° 5.9 ft
- Mon 2 Rain 50° / 55° 5.2 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 43° / 63° 4.5 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 51° / 71° 4.4 ft
- Thu 5 Drizzle 56° / 66° 5.1 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 They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about rain on Sunday 1. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−12.0 °F; normal high: 60 °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 Otatara
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:15 am
- Full dark 9:47 pm
- Civil dawn 5:55 am
- Civil dusk 9:07 pm
- Solar noon 1:31 pm (57° high)
- Daylight 14 h 6 min (+3 min)
- Evening golden hour 7:53 pm
- Full dark 9:47 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,346,879 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Otatara
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,442 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 2:42–4:42 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:14–5:14 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:12–8:12 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 Otatara
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Tides near OtataraTides nearby
All places in Southland, A to Z (89) →Otatara at a glance
- Town or city of about 3,460 people. Coordinates: 46.433° S, 168.300° E.
- It is 3.3 mi southwest of Invercargill, the main place in Southland. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Invercargill.
- The nearest tide station, Waihopai River Entrance, is 2.0 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Oreti Beach (3.5 mi).
Questions about OtataraQuestions
What time is high tide today in Otatara?
Today in Otatara there are high tides at 4:47 am (8.5 ft) and 5:07 pm (8.2 ft) and low tide at 11:53 am. Tide coefficient 84.
What time is sunset today in Otatara?
At 8:34 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 9:07 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Otatara?
At 6:26 am. First light comes at 5:13 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 2:42–4:42 am, Minor 7:12–8:12 am, Major 3:14–5:14 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Otatara?
Drizzle, from 41 °F to 48 °F, with a moderate breeze from the west (17 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Otatara?
Rough (Douglas 5): 11 ft waves with a period of 9.7 s from the west. The water is 55.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Otatara?
The best time to visit Otatara is from December to February: highs of 65 °F to 66 °F, about 11 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: Waihopai River Entrance 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).