Paraparaumu tides today
- Tide now 5.3 ft ↑ rising · high 12:30 pm (6.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:30–4:30 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 8.7 ft · 60 °F rough · 6.7 s from the west-northwest
- Wind · air 19 mph · 58 °F from the NW, gusts 49 · light rain
- Surf tomorrow 4.8–7.4 ft Good day · 6/10 · 6:00–8:00 pm
- Sun 6:12 am–7:56 pm 13 h 44 min of daylight
- Moon 89% · 11:57 pm waning gibbous · rises at 11:57 pm
Today in Paraparaumu there are high tides at 12:05 am (6.0 ft) and 12:30 pm (6.2 ft) and low tides at 6:19 am and 6:44 pm. Tide coefficient 94. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 12:30 pm. The sun rises at 6:12 am and sets at 7:56 pm: 13 h 44 min of daylight. The moon is 89% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 11:57 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:14 am to 4:14 am and from 2:46 pm to 4:46 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is rough, with 8.7 ft waves. There's a fresh breeze from the northwest (19 mph). Light rain, 58 °F.
Fishing in Paraparaumu today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 6:19 am
- Sunrise at 6:12 am
- Falling pressure (−0.19 inHg in 24 h), moderate onshore wind (18 mph) and rough sea: 8.9 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 94 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:40 am to 6:30 am, combines the 6:19 am low tide, sunrise and falling pressure, though with moderate wind and rough seas. Also worth a try from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm, with a major period and falling pressure, though with moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: Australasian snapper, yellowtail amberjack, John Dory and tope shark. What you can catch
Beach day in Paraparaumu
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Low tide at 6:19 am: more sand
- Low tide at 6:44 pm: more sand
- Feels like 52 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.34 in)
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 · 8.7 ft
8.7 ft waves every 7 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 60 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 5 · SPF 30
Max UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 20 mph
Fresh onshore wind (20 mph): blowing sand.
- Tide & sand 6:44 pm
Low tide at 6:19 am and 6:44 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:05 am and 12:30 pm. Coefficient 94 (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
Beaches near Paraparaumu
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- Raumati Beach 2.3 mi · W
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Paraparaumu Beach 2.4 mi · NW
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Waikanae Beach 4.1 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Nudity allowed
- Whareroa Beach 5.1 mi · SW
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Peka Peka Beach 6.0 mi · N
- Parking
- Nudity allowed
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 Paraparaumu
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:05 am 6.0 ft · coef. 94
- ▼ Low tide 6:19 am -0.4 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 12:30 pm 6.2 ft · coef. 91
- ▼ Low tide 6:44 pm -0.1 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 1 h 33 min to high tide at 12:30 pm.
Tide coefficient 94 for the 12:05 am high tide and 91 for the 12:30 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 6.5 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 (6.5 ft) and the lowest, on August 14 (-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 26 to 28 (coefficient 97, 6.8 ft range). The smallest, from October 19 to 20 (coefficient 37, 2.6 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 | 6:12 am · 7:56 pm | High tide 12:05 am · 6.0 ft | Low tide 6:19 am · -0.4 ft | High tide 12:30 pm · 6.2 ft | Low tide 6:44 pm · -0.1 ft | Coef. 94 | 89% | Major periods 2:14 am · 2:46 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 6:11 am · 7:57 pm | High tide 12:55 am · 5.7 ft | Low tide 7:08 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 1:20 pm · 5.9 ft | Low tide 7:38 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 87 | 81% | Major periods 3:18 am · 3:51 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:09 am · 7:59 pm | High tide 1:51 am · 5.4 ft | Low tide 8:01 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 2:17 pm · 5.5 ft | Low tide 8:38 pm · 0.6 ft | Coef. 77 | 71% | Major periods 4:23 am · 4:54 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:08 am · 8:00 pm | High tide 2:53 am · 5.0 ft | Low tide 9:00 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 3:22 pm · 5.2 ft | Low tide 9:45 pm · 0.8 ft | Coef. 66 | 60% | Major periods 5:24 am · 5:52 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:07 am · 8:01 pm | High tide 4:03 am · 4.8 ft | Low tide 10:07 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 4:36 pm · 5.0 ft | Low tide 10:57 pm · 0.9 ft | Coef. 58 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:20 am · 6:46 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:05 am · 8:02 pm | High tide 5:17 am · 4.7 ft | Low tide 11:21 am · 1.1 ft | High tide 5:51 pm · 5.0 ft | — | Coef. 56 | 38% | Major periods 7:12 am · 7:36 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:04 am · 8:03 pm | Low tide 12:08 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 6:29 am · 4.8 ft | Low tide 12:34 pm · 1.0 ft | High tide 6:58 pm · 5.1 ft | Coef. 60 | 28% | Major periods 7:59 am · 8:22 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 Waikanae River Entrance station (LINZ), 3.6 mi from Paraparaumu. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Port Taranaki 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 Port Taranaki in the Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database).
The sea at Paraparaumu
Sea stateSea state: rough
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common4.3 ft
- Significant8.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest18 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 18 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 18 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces northwest 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: 9.6 ft with a period of 7 s, from the west-northwest (rough).
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 (+1.3 °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 10:57 am (local time).
Surf in Paraparaumu today
Surf today
Poor- 5.0–7.7 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- Big surf (7.7 ft): for experienced surfers
- 3.3 ft swell at 7 s from the west, short: weak, messy waves
- 7.3 ft wind swell at 6 s: messy waves
- Fresh onshore wind (18 mph): choppy, blown-out waves
- Rising tide (high tide at 12:30 pm)
Big surf: for experienced surfers only. If in doubt, stay on the beach.
- Light: First light 5:43 am · sunrise 6:12 am · sunset 7:56 pm · last light 8:26 pm
- Tide: high 12:05 am (6.0 ft), low 6:19 am (-0.4 ft), high 12:30 pm (6.2 ft) and low 6:44 pm (-0.1 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 59.5 °F: a 4/3 fullsuit (booties if you run cold).
- Energy: 420 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:00 am to 10:00 am, has a good size, though with big surf, a short-period swell, wind 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 Paraparaumu today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around high tide (12:30 pm): little current from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
- 8.7 ft waves: careful getting in and out
- Moderate onshore wind (18 mph)
- 0.8 mph current toward the southwest (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 12:05 am (11:40 pm–12:30 am), low tide 6:19 am (6:00–6:40 am), high tide 12:30 pm (12:00–1:00 pm) and low tide 6:44 pm (6:20–7:10 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 5.4 ft at 7 s) and rain (0.31 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 59.5 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 8:26 pm. Waning gibbous (89%), rising at 11:57 pm: 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 and the sun high, though with waves, moderate wind and current. Also worth a look from 6:10 am to 6:50 am, with slack water at low tide and weak current, though with waves and fresh 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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- Rangatira Bay Fish seen: New Zealand spotty, Tarakihi, blue cod, Latridopsis ciliaris 6.0 mi
- Kapiti Marine Reserve 6.1 mi
- Kāpiti Island Nature Reserve 7.1 mi
- Pukerua Bay Fisheries Reserve 9.8 mi
- Kapiti Dive 1.1 mi
- Tarapunga, Paraparaumu Beach Sea Scouts 2.8 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
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Weather in Paraparaumu
Now in Paraparaumu
- Low / high
- 53 / 58 °F
- Rain
- 0.45 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 58%
- Humidity
- 87%
- Dew pointDew point
- 54 °F
- Visibility
- 6.1 mi
- UV indexUV
- 4 · moderate
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 27
- 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 (−0.05 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.68 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 | Light drizzle | Clear | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Light rain | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 54° | 55° | 54° | 56° | 57° | 57° | 56° | 54° |
| Wind (mph) | 19 NW | 18 NW | 18 NW | 19 NW | 18 NW | 16 NW | 18 WNW | 17 WNW |
| Gusts | 44 | 43 | 43 | 48 | 49 | 44 | 43 | 39 |
| Waves | 8.3 ft | 9.0 ft | 8.9 ft | 8.7 ft | 8.7 ft | 8.3 ft | 8.5 ft | 8.5 ft |
| Rain | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.03 in | 0.01 in | 0.07 in | 0.04 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 pm 57° 18 NW 8.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 57° 16 NW 8.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 56° 18 WNW 8.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 54° 17 WNW 8.5 ft
- 12:00 am 52° 15 WNW 7.9 ft
- 3:00 am 51° 14 W 7.7 ft
- 6:00 am 51° 13 W 7.5 ft
- 9:00 am 52° 16 WNW 7.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 53 / 58 °F | 20 mph NW | 9.2 ft | 12:05 am · 12:30 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 48 / 60 °F | 21 mph W | 9.6 ft | 12:55 am · 1:20 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 46 / 57 °F | 10 mph SSW | 6.0 ft | 1:51 am · 2:17 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 48 / 59 °F | 18 mph N | 5.1 ft | 2:53 am · 3:22 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 55 / 62 °F | 17 mph NNW | 5.6 ft | 4:03 am · 4:36 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 57 / 64 °F | 15 mph NNW | 5.1 ft | 5:17 am · 5:51 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 57 / 65 °F | 10 mph N | 3.1 ft | 6:29 am · 6:58 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 59 / 62 °F | 15 mph N | 4.0 ft | 7:34 am · 7:54 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 60 / 63 °F | 16 mph NNW | 4.3 ft | 8:27 am · 8:41 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 60 / 70 °F | 15 mph N | 4.9 ft | 9:12 am · 9:23 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 57 / 62 °F | 18 mph NNW | 6.5 ft | 9:53 am · 10:02 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 49 / 58 °F | 14 mph SE | 5.6 ft | 10:30 am · 10:38 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 46 / 63 °F | 7 mph NNE | 1.8 ft | 11:05 am · 11:14 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 52 / 63 °F | 15 mph NNE | 4.4 ft | 11:39 am · 11:49 pm |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 48° / 60° 9.6 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 46° / 57° 6.0 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 48° / 59° 5.1 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 55° / 62° 5.6 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 57° / 64° 5.1 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 57° / 65° 3.1 ft
- Thu 5 Light rain 59° / 62° 4.0 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 rain 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 (−6.6 °F; normal high: 64 °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 10:57 am (local time).
The sun in Paraparaumu
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:07 am
- Full dark 9:01 pm
- Civil dawn 5:43 am
- Civil dusk 8:26 pm
- Solar noon 1:04 pm (62° high)
- Daylight 13 h 44 min (+3 min)
- Evening golden hour 7:19 pm
- Full dark 9:01 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,347,333 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Paraparaumu
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,442 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 2:14–4:14 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:46–4:46 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:10–8:10 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 11:27 pm–12:27 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 Paraparaumu
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 1 mi out for 33 ft of water. It reaches 164 ft at 1.7 mi.
From the shoreline (2.1 mi from Paraparaumu) out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.85 mi
- 33 ft deep1 mi
- 66 ft deep1.2 mi
- 164 ft deep1.7 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.85 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 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 ParaparaumuTides nearby
- Raumati Beach1.7 mi
- Paekakariki5.8 mi
- Te Horo9.2 mi
- Pukerua Bay10 mi
- Otaki Beach13 mi
- Pauatahanui14 mi
- Plimmerton14 mi
- Judgeford14 mi
- Whitby15 mi
- Waitangirua16 mi
Paraparaumu at a glance
- Town or city of about 29,900 people. Coordinates: 40.917° S, 175.017° E.
- It is 28 mi northeast of Wellington, the main place in Wellington. The sun rises at the same time and sets 2 min earlier than in Wellington.
- The nearest tide station, Waikanae River Entrance, is 3.6 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces northwest.
Questions about ParaparaumuQuestions
What time is high tide today in Paraparaumu?
Today in Paraparaumu there are high tides at 12:05 am (6.0 ft) and 12:30 pm (6.2 ft) and low tides at 6:19 am and 6:44 pm. Tide coefficient 94.
What time is sunset today in Paraparaumu?
At 7:56 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 8:26 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Paraparaumu?
At 6:11 am. First light comes at 5:06 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 2:14–4:14 am, Minor 7:10–8:10 am, Major 2:46–4:46 pm, Minor 11:27 pm–12:27 am. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Paraparaumu?
Light rain, from 53 °F to 58 °F, with a fresh breeze from the northwest (19 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Paraparaumu?
Rough (Douglas 5): 8.7 ft waves with a period of 6.7 s from the west-northwest. The water is 59.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Paraparaumu?
The best time to visit Paraparaumu is from January to February: highs of 73 °F, about 6 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: Waikanae River Entrance secondary port, computed by TidePlanet with the time and height differences of the LINZ secondary ports table on Port Taranaki. 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).