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 — Thu 2 Apr

High tide 05:42 2.62m
Low tide 11:53 1.29m
High tide 18:00 2.62m

Tide chart

Sun
Sunrise 07:40
Sunset 19:17
Day length 11h 37m
🌕 Moon phase
Full Moon 100% illumination
Sea conditions
Waves 1.56m
Swell 1.52m
Period 10.7s
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 (100%)

Activity guide

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

High tide

Sailing

Ideal for boat departures and arrivals

Swimming

Best conditions for safe swimming with deeper water

Paddleboarding

Calm waters perfect for SUP sessions

Low tide

Photography

Capture unique coastal landscapes

Bait digging

Collect worms and shellfish for fishing

Rock pooling

Explore tidal pools teeming with marine life

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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