Nelson

Nelson Region, New Zealand -41.267°, 173.267°

Low tide 01:49 3.83m Rising High tide 08:01 5.87m
Next tide in 6h 05m

Tide times in Nelson — Tue 31 Mar

Low tide 03:30 3.29m
High tide 09:39 6.32m
Low tide 15:53 3.25m
High tide 22:11 6.34m

Tide chart

Sun
Sunrise 07:39
Sunset 19:22
Day length 11h 43m
🌔 Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous 93% illumination
Sea conditions
Waves 0.48m
Swell 0.42m
Period 6.3s
Sea state Calm

Rain radar Nelson Live

10-day tide forecast

Date High tide Low tide
Sat 28 Mar Today 19:43 (5.59m)
Sun 29 Mar 08:01 (5.87m)
20:49 (5.86m)
01:49 (3.83m)
14:21 (3.71m)
Mon 30 Mar 08:56 (6.11m)
21:33 (6.12m)
02:47 (3.55m)
15:12 (3.46m)
Tue 31 Mar 09:39 (6.32m)
22:11 (6.34m)
03:30 (3.29m)
15:53 (3.25m)
Wed 1 Apr 10:19 (6.47m)
22:47 (6.49m)
04:08 (3.11m)
16:30 (3.10m)
Thu 2 Apr 10:56 (6.54m)
23:20 (6.56m)
04:44 (3.01m)
17:04 (3.03m)
Fri 3 Apr 11:29 (6.54m)
23:51 (6.55m)
05:17 (3.00m)
17:34 (3.03m)
Sat 4 Apr 12:00 (6.49m) 05:47 (3.05m)
18:00 (3.08m)
Sun 5 Apr 00:20 (6.48m)
11:30 (6.39m)
23:48 (6.38m)
05:14 (3.14m)
17:26 (3.17m)
Mon 6 Apr 12:02 (6.26m) 05:45 (3.27m)
17:57 (3.30m)

Location information

Coordinates -41.267°, 173.267°
Timezone Pacific/Auckland
🌔 Moon phase Waxing Gibbous (93%)

Activity guide

The coastline around Nelson offers numerous activities depending on tide conditions:

High tide

Sailing

Ideal for boat departures and arrivals

Kayaking

Explore coastal caves and hidden spots

Swimming

Best conditions for safe swimming with deeper water

Low tide

Beach walking

Extended sandy areas to explore

Rock pooling

Explore tidal pools teeming with marine life

Photography

Capture unique coastal landscapes

Tide times in Nelson

Find accurate tide schedules for Nelson. Whether for fishing, sailing, or beach walks, get the information you need.

Tides in Nelson are influenced by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun. The tidal range varies throughout the month, with spring tides bringing the highest and lowest water levels.

Always check tide times before visiting Nelson. Rising tides can cut off beaches and create dangerous currents.

Our tide predictions for Nelson are calculated using astronomical data and local observations for maximum accuracy.

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