Jackson Bay tides today
- Tide now 1.4 ft ↓ falling · low 8:14 pm (1.0 ft)
- Best time to fish 7:50–9:00 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 11 ft · 56 °F rough · 10.4 s from the west
- Wind · air 11 mph · 48 °F from the WSW, gusts 30 · light drizzle
- Surf today 5.6–8.6 ft Fair day · 5/10 · 7:00–8:59 pm
- Sun 6:32 am–8:28 pm 13 h 56 min of daylight
- Moon 89% waning gibbous
Today in Jackson Bay there are high tides at 1:38 am (8.2 ft) and 1:56 pm (8.2 ft) and low tides at 7:48 am and 8:14 pm. Tide coefficient 92. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 8:14 pm. The sun rises at 6:32 am and sets at 8:28 pm: 13 h 56 min of daylight. The moon is 89% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 2:41 am to 4:41 am and from 3:13 pm to 5:13 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is rough, with 11 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the west-southwest (11 mph). Light drizzle, 48 °F.
Fishing in Jackson Bay today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 7:48 am
- Minor period 7:23–8:23 am (moonset)
- Sunrise at 6:32 am
- Falling pressure (−0.33 inHg in 24 h), light cross-shore wind (7 mph) and rough sea: 9.7 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 92 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 6:50 am to 8:20 am, combines the 7:48 am low tide, moonset, sunrise and falling pressure, though with rough seas. Also worth a try from 7:50 pm to 9:00 pm, with the 8:14 pm low tide and sunset, though with rough seas.
Species with the most records nearby: tope shark, albacore and yellowtail amberjack. What you can catch
Beach day in Jackson Bay
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- UV 6 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Low tide at 7:48 am: more sand
- Low tide at 8:14 pm: more sand
- Feels like 45 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.14 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 · 11 ft
11 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 56 °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 15 mph
Moderate cross-shore wind (15 mph).
- Tide & sand 8:14 pm
Low tide at 7:48 am and 8:14 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 1:38 am and 1:56 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
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Tides in Jackson Bay
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 1:38 am 8.2 ft · coef. 92
- ▼ Low tide 7:48 am 1.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 1:56 pm 8.2 ft · coef. 89
- ▼ Next low tide 8:14 pm 1.0 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 1 h 1 min to low tide at 8:14 pm.
Tide coefficient 92 for the 1:38 am high tide and 89 for the 1:56 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 7.2 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 August 13 (8.7 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (0.4 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 27 to 28 (coefficient 95, 7.6 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 37, 2.8 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 | 6:32 am · 8:28 pm | High tide 1:38 am · 8.2 ft | Low tide 7:48 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 1:56 pm · 8.2 ft | Low tide 8:14 pm · 1.0 ft | Coef. 92 | 89% | Major periods 2:41 am · 3:13 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 6:30 am · 8:29 pm | High tide 2:30 am · 7.9 ft | Low tide 8:39 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 2:48 pm · 7.9 ft | Low tide 9:11 pm · 1.3 ft | Coef. 85 | 81% | Major periods 3:45 am · 4:18 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:29 am · 8:30 pm | High tide 3:29 am · 7.5 ft | Low tide 9:37 am · 1.9 ft | High tide 3:47 pm · 7.5 ft | Low tide 10:15 pm · 1.7 ft | Coef. 76 | 71% | Major periods 4:49 am · 5:20 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:27 am · 8:32 pm | High tide 4:35 am · 7.1 ft | Low tide 10:42 am · 2.3 ft | High tide 4:56 pm · 7.2 ft | Low tide 11:26 pm · 1.9 ft | Coef. 67 | 60% | Major periods 5:50 am · 6:19 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:26 am · 8:33 pm | High tide 5:46 am · 6.9 ft | Low tide 11:54 am · 2.5 ft | High tide 6:10 pm · 7.0 ft | — | Coef. 60 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:47 am · 7:13 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:25 am · 8:34 pm | Low tide 12:38 am · 2.0 ft | High tide 6:57 am · 6.8 ft | Low tide 1:06 pm · 2.5 ft | High tide 7:22 pm · 7.1 ft | Coef. 60 | 38% | Major periods 7:38 am · 8:02 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:23 am · 8:36 pm | Low tide 1:45 am · 2.0 ft | High tide 8:02 am · 6.9 ft | Low tide 2:11 pm · 2.3 ft | High tide 8:26 pm · 7.2 ft | Coef. 64 | 28% | Major periods 8:26 am · 8:48 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 Jackson Bay station (LINZ), 1.4 mi from Jackson Bay. 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 Jackson Bay
Sea stateSea state: rough
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common5.4 ft
- Significant11 ft
- Highest expectedHighest21 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 21 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 21 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces north and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 13 ft with a period of 10 s, from the west (very 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 about normal for late October.
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 7:13 pm (local time).
Surf in Jackson Bay today
Surf today
Fair- 5.3–8.1 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- Big surf (8.1 ft): for experienced surfers
- 9.0 ft swell at 9 s from the west, a bit short
- Light cross-shore wind (6 mph)
- First or last light of the day
- Falling tide (low tide at 7:48 am)
Big surf: for experienced surfers only. If in doubt, stay on the beach.
- Light: First light 6:01 am · sunrise 6:32 am · sunset 8:28 pm · last light 8:59 pm
- Tide: high 1:38 am (8.2 ft), low 7:48 am (1.2 ft), high 1:56 pm (8.2 ft) and low 8:14 pm (1.0 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 55.4 °F: a 5/4 fullsuit with booties (and a hood if it’s windy).
- Energy: 1,225 kJ · High power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:01 am to 10:00 am, has a good size, though with big surf. 7:00 pm to 8:59 pm can also work, with a good size, though with big surf.
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 Jackson Bay today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around low tide (7:48 am): little current from 7:20 am to 8:10 am
- 9.1 ft swell at 9 s from the west: heavy surge on the bottom
- Light cross-shore wind (7 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the northeast, 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 1:38 am (1:10–2:00 am), low tide 7:48 am (7:20–8:10 am), high tide 1:56 pm (1:30–2:20 pm) and low tide 8:14 pm (7:50–8:40 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 9.5 ft at 9 s) and rain (1.08 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 55.4 °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 8:59 pm. Waning gibbous (89%): a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 6:50 am to 8:50 am, combines slack water at low tide, light wind and weak current, though with a big swell. Also worth a look from 1:10 pm to 2:30 pm, with slack water at high tide, weak current and the sun high, though with a big swell and moderate wind. Also worth a look from 7:40 pm to 8:30 pm, with slack water at low tide and light wind, though with a big 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
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Jackson Bay.
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Weather in Jackson Bay
Now in Jackson Bay
- Low / high
- 43 / 53 °F
- Rain
- 0.57 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 43%
- Humidity
- 73%
- Dew pointDew point
- 40 °F
- Visibility
- 14 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 24
- 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 (+0.02 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.74 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 | Rain | Light rain | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle |
| Temperature | 53° | 51° | 49° | 49° | 51° | 52° | 49° | 46° |
| Wind (mph) | 18 WNW | 10 W | 6 WSW | 8 WSW | 12 WSW | 15 WSW | 12 WSW | 8 WSW |
| Gusts | 36 | 24 | 17 | 20 | 30 | 37 | 34 | 22 |
| Waves | 10 ft | 10 ft | 9.8 ft | 9.7 ft | 10.0 ft | 10 ft | 11 ft | 11 ft |
| Rain | 0.10 in | 0.07 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.02 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 pm 46° 8 WSW 11 ft
- 12:00 am 43° 3 SW 10 ft
- 3:00 am 44° 3 ESE 10 ft
- 6:00 am 43° 4 ESE 11 ft
- 9:00 am 47° 5 W 11 ft
- 12:00 pm 53° 17 WSW 12 ft
- 3:00 pm 55° 20 WSW 13 ft
- 6:00 pm 53° 17 WSW 13 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 43 / 53 °F | 18 mph WSW | 11 ft | 1:38 am · 1:56 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 42 / 55 °F | 20 mph WSW | 13 ft | 2:30 am · 2:48 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 37 / 57 °F | 12 mph WSW | 11 ft | 3:29 am · 3:47 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 50 / 56 °F | 17 mph NNE | 8.4 ft | 4:35 am · 4:56 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 52 / 60 °F | 15 mph N | 12 ft | 5:46 am · 6:10 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 48 / 61 °F | 11 mph ENE | 8.1 ft | 6:57 am · 7:22 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 57 / 59 °F | 13 mph NE | 6.2 ft | 8:02 am · 8:26 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 57 / 59 °F | 13 mph NE | 5.5 ft | 8:59 am · 9:21 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 57 / 60 °F | 6 mph N | 5.1 ft | 9:49 am · 10:09 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 56 / 60 °F | 11 mph ENE | 4.9 ft | 10:33 am · 10:52 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 50 / 59 °F | 12 mph WNW | 7.0 ft | 11:13 am · 11:32 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 44 / 60 °F | 8 mph WSW | 7.3 ft | 11:50 am | |
| Tue 10 | 47 / 58 °F | 8 mph W | 5.6 ft | 12:10 am · 12:26 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 50 / 60 °F | 4 mph WNW | 3.9 ft | 12:47 am · 1:01 pm |
- Fri 30 Drizzle 42° / 55° 13 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 37° / 57° 11 ft
- Sun 1 Rain 50° / 56° 8.4 ft
- Mon 2 Heavy rain 52° / 60° 12 ft
- Tue 3 Rain 48° / 61° 8.1 ft
- Wed 4 Rain 57° / 59° 6.2 ft
- Thu 5 Rain 57° / 59° 5.5 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 (−6.8 °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 7:13 pm (local time).
The sun in Jackson Bay
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:23 am
- Full dark 9:37 pm
- Civil dawn 6:01 am
- Civil dusk 8:59 pm
- Solar noon 1:29 pm (59° high)
- Daylight 13 h 56 min (+3 min)
- Evening golden hour 7:48 pm
- Full dark 9:37 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,346,900 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Jackson Bay
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,442 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 2:41–4:41 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:13–5:13 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:23–8:23 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 Jackson Bay
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 1,300 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 0.95 mi.
From the shoreline (0.5 mi from Jackson Bay) out to sea, heading north.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep950 ft
- 33 ft deep1,300 ft
- 66 ft deep0.35 mi
- 164 ft deep0.95 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 1,300 ft from shore: a good cast reaches deep water. Current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 1,300 ft and 66 ft at 0.35 mi from shore.
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 Jackson BayTides nearby
All places in West Coast, A to Z (68) →Jackson Bay at a glance
- Town or city. Coordinates: 43.972° S, 168.611° E.
- It is 216 mi southwest of Westport, the main place in West Coast. The sun rises 8 min later and sets 16 min later than in Westport.
- The nearest tide station, Jackson Bay, is 1.4 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces north.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Smoothwater (0.7 mi).
Questions about Jackson BayQuestions
What time is high tide today in Jackson Bay?
Today in Jackson Bay there are high tides at 1:38 am (8.2 ft) and 1:56 pm (8.2 ft) and low tides at 7:48 am and 8:14 pm. Tide coefficient 92.
What time is sunset today in Jackson Bay?
At 8:28 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 8:59 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Jackson Bay?
At 6:30 am. First light comes at 5:21 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 2:41–4:41 am, Minor 7:23–8:23 am, Major 3:13–5:13 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Jackson Bay?
Rain, from 43 °F to 53 °F, with a gentle breeze from the west-southwest (11 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Jackson Bay?
Rough (Douglas 5): 11 ft waves with a period of 10.4 s from the west. The water is 55.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Jackson Bay?
The best time to visit Jackson Bay is from January to February: highs of 68 °F, about 12 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: Jackson Bay 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).