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 18m

Tide times in Kaikoura — Wed 1 Apr

High tide 04:58 2.66m
Low tide 11:10 1.27m
High tide 17:16 2.64m
Low tide 23:31 1.26m

Tide chart

Sun
Sunrise 07:39
Sunset 19:18
Day length 11h 39m
🌕 Moon phase
Full Moon 98% illumination
Sea conditions
Waves 1.7m
Swell 1.64m
Period 10.6s
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 Full Moon (98%)

Activity guide

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

High tide

Jet skiing

Enough depth for water sports

Swimming

Best conditions for safe swimming with deeper water

Sailing

Ideal for boat departures and arrivals

Low tide

Shell collecting

Discover shells and sea treasures on exposed beaches

Beach walking

Extended sandy areas to explore

Crabbing

Find crabs in rocky areas

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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