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 — Fri 3 Apr

Low tide 00:16 1.31m
High tide 06:25 2.58m
Low tide 12:35 1.34m
High tide 18:44 2.60m

Tide chart

Sun
Sunrise 07:41
Sunset 19:15
Day length 11h 34m
🌕 Moon phase
Full Moon 100% illumination

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

Jet skiing

Enough depth for water sports

Sailing

Ideal for boat departures and arrivals

Cliff jumping

Safe water levels for experienced jumpers

Low tide

Bait digging

Collect worms and shellfish for fishing

Photography

Capture unique coastal landscapes

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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