Today's Best Fishing & Tide Times for
Auckland, New Zealand 🇳🇿

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Planning your next fishing trip in Auckland, New Zealand ? Today is a average day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular bite times and moon phases, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, nearby tide timetable, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...

  • Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise bite times and moon phases and the best moon phases.
  • Use the Tide Clock section to sync bite times with high and low tide timetable.
  • Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
  • Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.

Auckland fishing delivers world-class angling across the Hauraki Gulf, Waitematā and Kaipara Harbour with species-rich inshore and offshore opportunities. From snapper and kingfish to tuna and squid, Auckland NZ is a year-round destination for bait, jig and lure anglers. read more...

Some of the best fishing spots near Auckland include: Waitematā Harbour, Hauraki Gulf, Manukau Harbour, Rangitoto Channel, Tāmaki River, Okahu Bay, Muriwai Beach, Orewa Beach, Kawakawa Bay, Lake Pupuke, etc. see full list

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Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 9:44 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
  • Nautical Twilight begins:
    Sunrise:
  • Sunset:
    Nautical Twilight ends:
  • Moonrise:
  • Moonset:
  • Moon over:
  • Moon under:
  • Visibility:
    44%
  • Third Quarter Moon - 44% illuminated Third Quarter Moon
Next New Moon in ~6 days on 15th June
  • Distance to earth:
    380,914 km
    Proximity:
    58.2 %
We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for Auckland
New Moon
Mon, 15 Jun
Full Moon
Tue, 30 Jun

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • major Time:
    05:36 am - 07:36 am
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    11:51 am - 01:51 pm
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    06:09 pm - 08:09 pm
  • minor Time:
    11:21 pm - 01:21 am
All times are displayed in the Pacific/Auckland timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is +12 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). Blue areas indicate high and low tides. The center shows the current moon phase which is a Third Quarter Moon at 44% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a average day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -1 hour and -9 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
Pacific/Auckland • Tue, 9 Jun 23:11 • -36.849, 174.763

Tides Times for Fishing: Tue, 9 Jun

The Tideclock displays the tide status and the hours until the next tide. Currently the tide is rising and the next high tide is in 2 hours and 50 minutes.
Tide Graph
01:11 am 07:29 am 01:33 pm 07:43 pm AM PM 9.32 ft 2.85 ft height hour: 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12
Times
Tide Time Height
high 01:11 am 9.32 ft
low 07:29 am 2.85 ft
high 01:33 pm 8.86 ft
low 07:43 pm 3.22 ft
Tide Coefficient at 01:11 am is 74
Tide Coefficient at 01:33 pm is 66
For fishing, stronger tides are often favourable as they cause stronger currents and more motion on the sea bed. The above tidal coefficients give us an indication of how strong the tides are compared to their average. A value over 90 indicates very strong tides, known as spring tides. A low value indicates weak tides, known as neap tides. The tidal coefficient can range from 20 to 120 with a mean value of 70. A higher number usually indicates better fishing.
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Current Fishing Weather

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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
Selected Weather Station: Auckland, NZ
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
Date Major Bite Times Minor Bite Times Sun Moon Moonphase Tide Times
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S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
high: , 9.38 ft , Coeff: 75
low: , 2.92 ft
high: , 8.89 ft , Coeff: 66
low: , 3.12 ft
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S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
high: , 9.32 ft , Coeff: 74
low: , 2.85 ft
high: , 8.86 ft , Coeff: 66
low: , 3.22 ft
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S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
high: , 9.28 ft , Coeff: 73
low: , 2.69 ft
high: , 8.92 ft , Coeff: 67
low: , 3.15 ft
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S: 		Waning Crescent moon phase
Waning Crescent
high: , 9.35 ft , Coeff: 74
low: , 2.4 ft
high: , 9.09 ft , Coeff: 70
low: , 2.92 ft
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S: 		Waning Crescent moon phase
Waning Crescent
high: , 9.48 ft , Coeff: 76
low: , 2.03 ft
high: , 9.45 ft , Coeff: 76
low: , 2.56 ft
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S: 		Waning Crescent moon phase
Waning Crescent
high: , 9.74 ft , Coeff: 81
low: , 1.64 ft
high: , 9.94 ft , Coeff: 84
low: , 2.13 ft
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S: 		New Moon moon phase
New Moon
high: , 10.04 ft , Coeff: 85
low: , 1.28 ft
high: , 10.5 ft , Coeff: 93
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S: 		New Moon moon phase
New Moon
low: , 1.74 ft
high: , 10.33 ft , Coeff: 90
low: , 0.92 ft
high: , 10.93 ft , Coeff: 100
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Auckland

Auckland’s fishing scene is shaped by short runs to structure-rich reefs in the Hauraki Gulf, long tidal estuaries like the Kaipara and the tighter channels of the Waitematā Harbour. Seasonal patterns are distinct: spring sees snapper move onto shallow sand and reef to feed and spawn, summer opens the pelagic window for tuna and marlin around the outer Hauraki Gulf and islands, while autumn and winter often concentrate fish on predictable bite-lines, drop-offs and harbour mouths.

Habitats are diverse and dictate technique. Sandy flats and shallow kelp beds around Rangitoto, Motutapu and western inner gulf islands hold gurnard, trevally and juvenile snapper—excellent for soft plastics, small jigs and worm or pilchard baits. Rocky reef and broken-bottom structure hold larger snapper and john dory; use weighted bait rigs, dropper loops or slow vertical jigs to present baits accurately. Deep channels, outer reef pinnacles and current lines around Cape Rodney and Great Barrier Island attract yellowtail kingfish and pelagics; long-range trolling, live-baiting and fast metal casting come into play. The Kaipara and Mahurangi estuaries produce flounder, mullet and kahawai, and are ideal for light tackle, fly and softbait work.

Common techniques across Auckland waters include soft-plastic slow-rolls for snapper on kelp edges and sparse reef, slow-pitch vertical jigging for fish holding tight to structure, and live-bait drifting for kingfish and bigger snapper. For pelagics, a mix of small skirted lures, cedar plugs and natural teaser rigs works best early morning and late afternoon when tuna and marlin feed on surface schools. Night fishing inside the gulf for snapper and squid jigging along harbour edges can be very productive; squid irons and bright, fast retrieves close to lights or piers bring consistent results.

Tactical tips: read the tide and structure first—snapper move onto shallow structure on a rising tide and back to deeper gutters on the fall. Use sounder to locate bait schools and bait-rich kelp edges; if you see scattered arches over flat sand at first light, try soft plastics slow-rolled on the bottom. For kingfish, target current-raised pinnacles and weed lines on an outgoing tide and deploy heavy-duty braid with shock leaders and 60–100lb leaders for charging fish. When trolling for tuna, vary lure speed and spread; small changes in RPM often trigger strikes. For trevally and kahawai, tight, fast retrieves of poppers or metal slugs in the top 3–5m will trigger explosive surface hits.

Practical boat and gear notes: carry a selection of 2–6oz jigs, 3–5" soft plastics, 6–10kg spin outfits for inshore game, and at least one heavy outfit for kingfish. Use fluorocarbon leaders around structure and light wire for toothy species like kahawai if you plan surface work. Always mark and return to consistent structure points with your sounder; many Auckland anglers keep a running log of successful tide stages and GPS marks for reefs and gullies.

  • Focus spring on nearshore reefs for snapper with soft-baits and slow jigs.
  • Use livebait and heavy leaders for kingfish on current lines in summer.
  • Target pelagics early morning/late afternoon off the outer gulf with trolling and teasers.
  • Night squid jigging and harbour-edge snapper sessions pay off in calmer months.

The Best Fishing Spots around Auckland

Waitematā Harbour

Auckland’s iconic inner harbour is a year-round urban fishery for snapper, kahawai, and summer kingfish, with easy shore access from city-side promenades and countless boat options to work current lines and structure; bait and soft-baits both produce, especially on tide changes, and workups often push bait in from the Hauraki Gulf.

Hauraki Gulf

The broader gulf is Auckland’s premier playground for snapper, kingfish, kahawai, and seasonal pelagics; boats target reefs, pins, and workups around the inner islands like Rangitoto Island and channels such as Motuihe Channel, while sheltered shores provide land-based options during calm spells.

Manukau Harbour

The wild west-coast harbour is famed for strong tides and prolific gurnard, solid snapper in warmer months, and roaming trevally and rig; boats drift channels and banks while shore anglers fish wharf edges and beaches on the bite windows created by the harbour’s powerful currents.

Rangitoto Channel

Running between the North Shore and Rangitoto Island, this current-swept channel consistently holds bait and predators; drifting soft-baits and slow jigs produce snapper through spring–autumn, and surface commotion draws in kahawai and summer kingfish, with shore casting possible from nearby headlands.

Tāmaki River

An estuarine waterway with extensive channels and mangrove edges, the Tāmaki fishes well on moving tides for snapper, kahawai, and trevally; small boats and kayaks launch from Half Moon Bay while land-based anglers work bridges, pontoons, and rock ledges near Panmure.

Okahu Bay

Close to the city with excellent access, Okahu Bay offers bait and lure fishing for snapper and kahawai around moorings and channel edges; small craft launch easily here to reach adjacent hotspots in the Waitematā Harbour and the inner Hauraki Gulf.

Muriwai Beach

A renowned west-coast surfcasting venue where gutters and rips produce kahawai, gurnard, and in summer migrating snapper; long casts with fresh baits excel around low-light periods, and mobile anglers prospect the beach for structured holes created by shifting sandbars.

Orewa Beach

This expansive, family-friendly beach offers accessible surfcasting and light-tackle lure fishing; warmer months bring snapper into the shallows on calm evenings, while schooling kahawai frequently patrol the shoreline, especially when bait is pushed in from Whangaparaoa Bay.

Kawakawa Bay

A favourite southeast Auckland spot with rocky points, beaches, and boat access to nearby mussel farms; anglers target snapper on berley trails and kahawai along current lines, with dawn and dusk tides providing prime bite times across the inner gulf’s eastern reaches.

Lake Pupuke

A volcanic crater lake on the North Shore offering urban freshwater action for perch and occasional trout; light spin tactics around weed edges and drop-offs produce best, with clearer water and lower light improving the bite compared to the surrounding coastal options like Takapuna Beach.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Auckland area

Wharf's or Jetties are good places to wet a line and meet other fishermen. They often produce a fresh feed of fish and are also great to catch bait fish. As they are often well lit, they also provide a good opportunity for night fishing. There are 8 wharf(s) in this area.

Captain Cook Wharf - 0.88349467659km , Queen Street Wharf - 0.90517397312km , Marsden Wharf - 0.91718739996km , Railway Wharf (historical) - 1.0854938309km , Ponsonby Wharf - 2.97912986159km , Bayswater Wharf - 3.0584452261km , Victoria Wharf - 3.24636813047km , Torpedo Wharf - 4.57175019318km

Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 17 beaches and bays in this area.

Freemans Bay - 0.97012434152km , Saint Marys Bay - 1.54413391159km , Mechanics Bay - 1.77697541756km , Judges Bay - 2.64302807969km , Stanley Bay - 2.65469094146km , Bayswater Wharf - 3.0584452261km , Hobson Bay - 3.26030373335km , Devonport Beach - 3.28058295966km , Little Shoal Bay - 3.55115742917km , Coxs Bay - 3.73336906101km , Ngataringa Bay - 3.95388334695km , Halls Beach - 3.95589574585km , Duders Beach - 3.97576451444km , Herne Bay - 4.02864158793km , Okahu Bay - 4.16524594129km , Torpedo Bay - 4.36729366286km , Sulphur Beach - 4.63020425936km

Harbours and Marinas can often times be productive fishing spots for land based fishing as their sheltered environment attracts a wide variety of bait fish. Similar to river mouths, harbour entrances are also great places to fish as lots of fish will move in and out with the rising and falling tides. There are 6 main harbours in this area.

Auckland Port - 0.99167630562km, Commercial Harbour - 1.57389811846km, Westhaven Boat Harbor - 1.70893918315km, Mechanics Bay - 1.77697541756km, Devonport Beach - 3.28058295966km, Orakei Marina - 4.1118688563km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Auckland. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.

Captain Cook Wharf - 0.88349467659km , Queen Street Wharf - 0.90517397312km , Marsden Wharf - 0.91718739996km , Freemans Bay - 0.97012434152km , Auckland Port - 0.99167630562km , Railway Wharf (historical) - 1.0854938309km , Saint Marys Bay - 1.54413391159km , Commercial Harbour - 1.57389811846km , Westhaven Boat Harbor - 1.70893918315km , Mechanics Bay - 1.77697541756km , Point Erin - 2.07200122662km , Stanley Point - 2.3339283337km , Point Resolution - 2.56290767501km , Judges Bay - 2.64302807969km , Stanley Bay - 2.65469094146km , Stoke Point - 2.87896941625km , Ponsonby Wharf - 2.97912986159km , Bayswater Wharf - 3.0584452261km , Westhaven - 3.06750778563km , O'Neill's Point - 3.17471809771km , Victoria Wharf - 3.24636813047km , Hobson Bay - 3.26030373335km , Hobson Point - 3.27340867469km , Devonport Beach - 3.28058295966km , Watchman Island - 3.28427677177km , Little Shoal Bay - 3.55115742917km , Coxs Bay - 3.73336906101km , Duders Point - 3.79406035826km , Orakei Creek - 3.93395840099km , Ngataringa Bay - 3.95388334695km , Halls Beach - 3.95589574585km , Duders Beach - 3.97576451444km , Western Springs - 4.01326156822km , Herne Bay - 4.02864158793km , Orakei Marina - 4.1118688563km , Okahu Bay - 4.16524594129km , Cox's Creek - 4.17892390479km , Torpedo Bay - 4.36729366286km , Torpedo Wharf - 4.57175019318km , Sulphur Beach - 4.63020425936km

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