Kaikoura

Canterbury, New Zealand -42.413°, 173.703°

Low tide 20:00 1.30m Rising High tide 02:27 2.70m
Next tide in 0h 15m

Tide times in Kaikoura — Mon 30 Mar

High tide 03:25 2.69m
Low tide 09:41 1.28m
High tide 15:45 2.61m
Low tide 21:57 1.25m

Tide chart

Sun
Sunrise 07:37
Sunset 19:22
Day length 11h 45m
🌔 Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous 87% illumination
Sea conditions
Waves 1.4m
Swell 1.04m
Period 10.8s
Sea state Slight

Rain radar Kaikoura Live

10-day tide forecast

Date High tide Low tide
Sat 28 Mar Today 13:47 (2.56m) 20:00 (1.30m)
Sun 29 Mar 02:27 (2.70m)
14:53 (2.58m)
08:51 (1.31m)
21:04 (1.27m)
Mon 30 Mar 03:25 (2.69m)
15:45 (2.61m)
09:41 (1.28m)
21:57 (1.25m)
Tue 31 Mar 04:13 (2.68m)
16:31 (2.63m)
10:26 (1.27m)
22:45 (1.24m)
Wed 1 Apr 04:58 (2.66m)
17:16 (2.64m)
11:10 (1.27m)
23:31 (1.26m)
Thu 2 Apr 05:42 (2.62m)
18:00 (2.62m)
11:53 (1.29m)
Fri 3 Apr 06:25 (2.58m)
18:44 (2.60m)
00:16 (1.31m)
12:35 (1.34m)
Sat 4 Apr 07:07 (2.52m)
19:27 (2.56m)
01:00 (1.36m)
13:15 (1.39m)
Sun 5 Apr 06:50 (2.47m)
19:14 (2.54m)
01:44 (1.42m)
12:55 (1.45m)
Mon 6 Apr 07:42 (2.43m)
20:11 (2.53m)
01:32 (1.47m)
13:43 (1.50m)

Location information

Coordinates -42.4128°, 173.7028°
Timezone Pacific/Auckland
🌔 Moon phase Waxing Gibbous (87%)

Activity guide

Make the most of Kaikoura's coastal environment with these tide-dependent activities:

High tide

Paddleboarding

Calm waters perfect for SUP sessions

Swimming

Best conditions for safe swimming with deeper water

Cliff jumping

Safe water levels for experienced jumpers

Low tide

Photography

Capture unique coastal landscapes

Crabbing

Find crabs in rocky areas

Beach walking

Extended sandy areas to explore

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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