Kaikoura
Canterbury, New Zealand -42.413°, 173.703°
Tide times in Kaikoura
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10-day tide forecast
| Date | High tide | Low tide | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 28 May Today |
02:11 (1.55m) 14:29 (1.62m) |
08:20 (0.37m) 20:47 (0.44m) |
- |
| Fri 29 May |
02:59 (1.50m) 15:15 (1.60m) |
09:03 (0.42m) 21:49 (0.49m) |
14° |
| Sat 30 May |
03:52 (1.46m) 16:08 (1.57m) |
09:48 (0.46m) 22:59 (0.50m) |
16° |
| Sun 31 May |
04:49 (1.44m) 17:10 (1.57m) |
10:38 (0.48m) 23:46 (0.49m) |
18° |
| Mon 1 Jun |
05:37 (1.44m) 18:01 (1.58m) |
11:33 (0.50m) | 20° |
| Tue 2 Jun |
06:20 (1.45m) 18:44 (1.60m) |
00:23 (0.47m) 12:22 (0.50m) |
19° |
| Wed 3 Jun |
07:03 (1.45m) 19:25 (1.62m) |
01:00 (0.45m) 13:07 (0.49m) |
- |
| Thu 4 Jun |
07:44 (1.46m) 20:05 (1.63m) |
01:38 (0.43m) 13:50 (0.48m) |
- |
| Fri 5 Jun |
08:25 (1.45m) 20:42 (1.62m) |
02:16 (0.43m) 14:30 (0.48m) |
- |
| Sat 6 Jun |
09:02 (1.44m) 21:17 (1.61m) |
02:53 (0.44m) 15:07 (0.47m) |
- |
Location information
Activity guide
Make the most of Kaikoura's coastal environment with these tide-dependent activities:
High tide
Enough depth for water sports
Best conditions for safe swimming with deeper water
Ideal for boat departures and arrivals
Low tide
Extended sandy areas to explore
Explore tidal pools teeming with marine life
Collect worms and shellfish for fishing
Nearby tide stations
Tide times in Kaikoura
Your complete guide to Kaikoura tide times. Updated forecasts for safe and enjoyable coastal visits.
Understanding tides at Kaikoura helps you stay safe and make the most of your visit. Tides follow a roughly 12-hour cycle, with two high tides and two low tides each day.
Be aware of local conditions at Kaikoura. Some areas can become inaccessible during high tide.
Our tide predictions for Kaikoura are calculated using astronomical data and local observations for maximum accuracy.
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