Pauatahanui tides today
- Tide now 4.9 ft ↑ rising · high 12:42 pm (5.9 ft)
- Best time to fish 12:30–1:40 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 6.8 ft · 60 °F moderate · 6.4 s from the northwest
- Wind · air 19 mph · 58 °F from the NW, gusts 49 · light rain
- Sun 6:12 am–7:57 pm 13 h 45 min of daylight
- Moon 89% · 11:58 pm waning gibbous · rises at 11:58 pm
- Best time to dive 6:30–7:20 pm fair day · 4/10
Today in Pauatahanui there are high tides at 12:22 am (5.8 ft) and 12:42 pm (5.9 ft) and low tides at 6:34 am and 6:27 pm. Tide coefficient 104. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 12:42 pm. The sun rises at 6:12 am and sets at 7:57 pm: 13 h 45 min of daylight. The moon is 89% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 11:58 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 moderate, with 6.8 ft waves. There's a fresh breeze from the northwest (19 mph). Light rain, 58 °F.
Fishing in Pauatahanui today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 6:34 am
- Sunrise at 6:12 am
- Falling pressure (−0.19 inHg in 24 h), moderate onshore wind (18 mph) and 6.8 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 104 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:40 am to 6:50 am, combines the 6:34 am low tide, sunrise and falling pressure, though with moderate wind. Also worth a try from 12:30 pm to 1:40 pm, with the 12:42 pm high tide and falling pressure, though with moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: yellowtail amberjack, tope shark, John Dory and Australasian snapper. October is one of the months when these are seen most: yellowtail amberjack and Australasian snapper. What you can catch
Beach day in Pauatahanui
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Low tide at 6:34 am: more sand
- Low tide at 6:27 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 · 6.9 ft
6.9 ft waves every 6 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 7 · SPF 50
Max UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 20 mph
Fresh onshore wind (20 mph): blowing sand.
- Tide & sand 6:27 pm
Low tide at 6:34 am and 6:27 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:22 am and 12:42 pm. Coefficient 104 (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 Pauatahanui
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- Paremata Beach 2.4 mi · W
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- South Beach 2.7 mi · W
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Plimmerton Beach 2.8 mi · W
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Tītahi Bay Beach 4.3 mi · W
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Brendan Beach 5.1 mi · N
- 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 Pauatahanui
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:22 am 5.8 ft · coef. 104
- ▼ Low tide 6:34 am 1.8 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 12:42 pm 5.9 ft · coef. 100
- ▼ Low tide 6:27 pm 1.7 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 1 h 45 min to high tide at 12:42 pm.
Tide coefficient 104 for the 12:22 am high tide and 100 for the 12:42 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 4.2 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 March 21 (6.1 ft) and the lowest, on March 20 (1.5 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 107, 4.4 ft range). The smallest, on October 20 (coefficient 25, 0.9 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 | 6:12 am · 7:57 pm | High tide 12:22 am · 5.8 ft | Low tide 6:34 am · 1.8 ft | High tide 12:42 pm · 5.9 ft | Low tide 6:27 pm · 1.7 ft | Coef. 104 | 89% | Major periods 2:14 am · 2:46 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 6:11 am · 7:58 pm | High tide 1:01 am · 5.5 ft | Low tide 7:10 am · 2.0 ft | High tide 1:18 pm · 5.7 ft | Low tide 6:58 pm · 2.0 ft | Coef. 95 | 81% | Major periods 3:19 am · 3:51 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:09 am · 7:59 pm | High tide 1:43 am · 5.2 ft | Low tide 7:46 am · 2.3 ft | High tide 1:54 pm · 5.4 ft | Low tide 7:31 pm · 2.3 ft | Coef. 81 | 71% | Major periods 4:23 am · 4:54 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:08 am · 8:01 pm | High tide 2:30 am · 4.8 ft | Low tide 8:24 am · 2.6 ft | High tide 2:35 pm · 5.0 ft | Low tide 8:12 pm · 2.7 ft | Coef. 64 | 60% | Major periods 5:24 am · 5:53 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:07 am · 8:02 pm | High tide 3:29 am · 4.4 ft | Low tide 9:10 am · 2.9 ft | High tide 3:26 pm · 4.6 ft | Low tide 9:23 pm · 3.1 ft | Coef. 45 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:20 am · 6:47 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:05 am · 8:03 pm | High tide 4:57 am · 4.1 ft | Low tide 10:21 am · 3.2 ft | High tide 5:04 pm · 4.3 ft | — | Coef. 29 | 38% | Major periods 7:12 am · 7:36 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:04 am · 8:04 pm | Low tide 12:55 am · 3.2 ft | High tide 6:50 am · 4.1 ft | Low tide 12:48 pm · 3.3 ft | High tide 7:13 pm · 4.4 ft | Coef. 32 | 28% | Major periods 8:00 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 Mana Marina station (LINZ), 2.6 mi from Pauatahanui. 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 Pauatahanui
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common3.4 ft
- Significant6.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest14 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 14 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 14 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 Thursday 29: 6.9 ft with a period of 6 s, from the northwest (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 60.6 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.7 °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).
Diving in Pauatahanui today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around low tide (6:27 pm): little current from 6:10 pm to 6:50 pm
- 3.2 ft swell at 6 s from the north-northwest: some surge on the bottom
- Fresh onshore wind (19 mph)
- 0.5 mph current toward the west-southwest, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: high tide 12:22 am (12:07–12:37 am), low tide 6:34 am (6:10–6:50 am), high tide 12:42 pm (12:27–12:57 pm) and low tide 6:27 pm (6:10–6:50 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 2.9 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 11:58 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 6:30 pm to 7:20 pm, combines slack water at low tide and weak current, though with some swell and fresh wind. Also worth a look from 12:10 pm to 1:20 pm, with 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 7:10 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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- Pukerua Bay Fisheries Reserve 5.5 mi
- Mana Island Scientific Reserve 7.2 mi
- Matiu / Somes Island Scientific and Historic Reserve 11 mi
- Dive HQ Wellington 9.2 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 Pauatahanui
Now in Pauatahanui
- Low / high
- 53 / 58 °F
- Rain
- 0.45 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 58%
- Humidity
- 87%
- Dew pointDew point
- 54 °F
- Visibility
- 6.2 mi
- UV indexUV
- 6 · moderate
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 25
- 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 | 6.0 ft | 6.5 ft | 6.8 ft | 6.8 ft | 6.7 ft | 6.2 ft | 5.9 ft | 5.8 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 6.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 57° 16 NW 6.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 56° 18 WNW 5.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 54° 17 WNW 5.8 ft
- 12:00 am 52° 15 WNW 5.4 ft
- 3:00 am 51° 14 W 5.0 ft
- 6:00 am 51° 13 W 4.9 ft
- 9:00 am 52° 16 WNW 4.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 53 / 58 °F | 20 mph NW | 6.9 ft | 12:22 am · 12:42 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 48 / 60 °F | 21 mph W | 6.4 ft | 1:01 am · 1:18 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 46 / 57 °F | 10 mph SSW | 5.3 ft | 1:43 am · 1:54 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 48 / 59 °F | 18 mph N | 5.1 ft | 2:30 am · 2:35 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 55 / 62 °F | 17 mph NNW | 5.0 ft | 3:29 am · 3:26 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 57 / 64 °F | 15 mph NNW | 4.1 ft | 4:57 am · 5:04 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 57 / 65 °F | 10 mph N | 2.3 ft | 6:50 am · 7:13 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 59 / 62 °F | 15 mph N | 4.0 ft | 8:07 am · 8:18 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 60 / 63 °F | 16 mph NNW | 4.1 ft | 8:58 am · 9:02 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 60 / 70 °F | 15 mph N | 6.1 ft | 9:40 am · 9:41 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 57 / 62 °F | 18 mph NNW | 7.2 ft | 10:18 am · 10:16 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 49 / 58 °F | 14 mph SE | 5.8 ft | 10:52 am · 10:51 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 46 / 63 °F | 7 mph NNE | 2.2 ft | 11:25 am · 11:23 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 52 / 63 °F | 15 mph NNE | 4.1 ft | 11:56 am · 11:56 pm |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 48° / 60° 6.4 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 46° / 57° 5.3 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 48° / 59° 5.1 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 55° / 62° 5.0 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 57° / 64° 4.1 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 57° / 65° 2.3 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.
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−5.0 °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 10:57 am (local time).
The sun in Pauatahanui
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:07 am
- Full dark 9:02 pm
- Civil dawn 5:43 am
- Civil dusk 8:26 pm
- Solar noon 1:04 pm (62° high)
- Daylight 13 h 45 min (+3 min)
- Evening golden hour 7:19 pm
- Full dark 9:02 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,347,326 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Pauatahanui
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
- 7:09–8:09 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 11:28 pm–12:28 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 Pauatahanui
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 2.6 mi
- Diving Spot 2.5 mi
- Boat ramp 2.1 mi
- Boat ramp 2.3 mi
- Boat ramp 2.5 mi
- Boat ramp 2.6 mi
- Boat ramp 3.6 mi
- Boat ramp 3.8 mi
- Pukerua Bay boat ramp 5.0 mi
- Mana Marina 2.6 mi
- Hunting and Fishing 8.2 mi
- Fuel dock 2.5 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 PauatahanuiTides nearby
- Judgeford1.4 mi
- Whitby1.5 mi
- Waitangirua2.3 mi
- Paremata2.8 mi
- Plimmerton2.8 mi
- Cannons Creek3.8 mi
- Porirua4.2 mi
- Titahi Bay4.3 mi
- Pukerua Bay4.7 mi
- Maungaraki7.9 mi
Pauatahanui at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,030 people. Coordinates: 41.100° S, 174.917° E.
- It is 15 mi northeast of Wellington, the main place in Wellington. The sun rises at the same time and sets 1 min earlier than in Wellington.
- The nearest tide station, Mana Marina, is 2.6 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: South Beach (2.7 mi).
Questions about PauatahanuiQuestions
What time is high tide today in Pauatahanui?
Today in Pauatahanui there are high tides at 12:22 am (5.8 ft) and 12:42 pm (5.9 ft) and low tides at 6:34 am and 6:27 pm. Tide coefficient 104.
What time is sunset today in Pauatahanui?
At 7:57 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 8:26 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Pauatahanui?
At 6:11 am. First light comes at 5:05 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 7:09–8:09 am, Major 2:46–4:46 pm, Minor 11:28 pm–12:28 am. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Pauatahanui?
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 Pauatahanui?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 6.8 ft waves with a period of 6.4 s from the northwest. The water is 59.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Pauatahanui?
The best time to visit Pauatahanui is from January to February: highs of 71 °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: Mana Marina 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).