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

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Planning your next fishing trip in Napier, 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.

Napier fishing in Hawke's Bay offers a diverse mix of shore, estuary and offshore opportunities—ideal for snapper, kahawai, kingfish and trout anglers alike. Whether you fish the Ahuriri Estuary, Westshore surf or the rocky reefs off Cape Kidnappers, Napier, New Zealand produces consistent seasonal bites and tactical variety. read more...

Some of the best fishing spots near Napier include: Tukituki River, Esk River, Westshore Beach, Hawke Bay, Pania Reef, Cape Kidnappers, Tutaekuri River, Ngaruroro River, 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 9:25 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:
    70%
  • Waxing Gibbous - 70% illuminated Waxing Gibbous
Next Full Moon in ~6 days on 30th June
  • Distance to earth:
    396,186 km
    Proximity:
    22.3 %
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 Napier
Full Moon
Tue, 30 Jun
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Thu, 30 Jul

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • minor Time:
    12:58 am - 02:58 am
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    06:24 am - 08:24 am
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    11:50 am - 01:50 pm
  • major Time:
    06:37 pm - 08:37 pm
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 Waxing Gibbous at 70% 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. Today some bite times coincide with sunrise or sunset. Those will be particularly good times for fishing and are indicated by sun icons. Currently we have a minor fishing time. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -6 hour and -59 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
Pacific/Auckland • Wed, 24 Jun 12:37 • -39.493, 176.912

Tides Times for Fishing: Wed, 24 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 47 minutes.
Tide Graph
12:51 am 07:08 am 01:24 pm 07:36 pm AM PM 5.22 ft 0.89 ft height hour: 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12
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Tide Time Height
high 12:51 am 5.22 ft
low 07:08 am 0.89 ft
high 01:24 pm 5.15 ft
low 07:36 pm 1.18 ft
Tide Coefficient at 12:51 am is 87
Tide Coefficient at 01:24 pm is 85
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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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.
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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: 		First Quarter Moon moon phase
First Quarter Moon
low: , 0.62 ft
high: , 5.18 ft , Coeff: 86
low: , 0.95 ft
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S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
high: , 5.22 ft , Coeff: 87
low: , 0.89 ft
high: , 5.15 ft , Coeff: 85
low: , 1.18 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
high: , 5.09 ft , Coeff: 83
low: , 1.15 ft
high: , 5.18 ft , Coeff: 86
low: , 1.35 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
high: , 4.99 ft , Coeff: 80
low: , 1.38 ft
high: , 5.22 ft , Coeff: 87
low: , 1.48 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
high: , 4.95 ft , Coeff: 79
low: , 1.51 ft
high: , 5.25 ft , Coeff: 88
low: , 1.57 ft
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S: 		Full Moon moon phase
Full Moon
high: , 4.95 ft , Coeff: 79
low: , 1.57 ft
high: , 5.25 ft , Coeff: 88
low: , 1.61 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Full Moon moon phase
Full Moon
high: , 4.92 ft , Coeff: 78
low: , 1.54 ft
high: , 5.25 ft , Coeff: 88
low: , 1.57 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Full Moon moon phase
Full Moon
high: , 4.86 ft , Coeff: 76
low: , 1.48 ft
high: , 5.22 ft , Coeff: 87
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Napier

Napier and the wider Hawke's Bay deliver a reliable calendar of species that shifts through the seasons: spring and summer bring snapper and schooling kahawai close to reef edges and the surf, summer evenings light up for kingfish around headlands and wrecks, while autumn can be prime for tarakihi and gurnard on sandy flats. Estuary and river options around Ahuriri, the Tutaekuri and Ngaruroro provide flats and tidal runs for mullet, flounder and longfin eel, and the upper river systems hold brown and rainbow trout in their cooler reaches. Offshore reefs and the structure around Cape Kidnappers hold larger snapper, john dory and hapuku.

Habitat matters: shallow sandy flats (2–15m) hold tarakihi, gurnard and small snapper; structured reef and kelp edges (10–40m) concentrate larger snapper and john dory; weed beds and drop-offs near the bar attract kahawai and trevally; estuary mouths and channels are prime for mullet, flounder and early-season kahawai blitzes. Rivers are best upstream of tidal influence for trout, with riffles, pools and undercut banks holding feeding fish.

Common techniques for Napier fishing start with shore and surfcasting using 3–6oz sinkers on a long trace for snapper and tarakihi from beaches such as Westshore—natural baits like pilchard, squid strips or fresh slimy mackerel are highly effective. For boat anglers drifting or anchoring over reefs, a running ledger or light paternoster with 1–2m fluorocarbon leaders, 2–6oz sinkers depending on current, and 2/0–4/0 hooks covers most snapper and gurnard situations. Kingfish respond to live bait and large surface lures; when targeting kingfish work poppers and stickbaits at dawn/dusk or fast-jig metal slices (80–200g) on deeper structure. Trevally and kahawai favour metal spoons, small poppers or soft plastics on light braid for fast retrieves.

Tactical tips for better sessions: time reef fishing around tide changes—incoming tides often push bait and trigger feeding, while slack before change can concentrate fish on structure. Use berley sparingly and consistently to hold fish on drift jobs; a fine crumb trail from pilchard or fish frames works well for snapper. For estuary and river trout, focus low-light periods and fish nymphs, small wets or streamers in riffles and pool heads; match fly or lure size to local baitfish. Keep leaders short (30–60cm) and abrasion resistant around reefs and kelp; lighter leaders and subtle presentations suit wary fish on shallow flats. At night, try surfcasting for kahawai and snapper using glow beads or scented baits fished off the bottom. Finally, inspect tide charts and local wind patterns—Hawke's Bay can swing from glassy to blown-out quickly, which dictates whether you fish the shore, estuary or head offshore.

The Best Fishing Spots around Napier

Tukituki River

Flowing to the coast south of Napier, the Tukituki is renowned for consistent brown trout and seasonal runs of sea-run fish near the mouth; upstream riffle-and-run water suits nymphing, while the lower river and tidal reaches can also turn on kahawai crossovers when bait pushes in from Hawke Bay.

Esk River

Just north of Napier, the Esk provides compact, accessible water with brown trout in pools and pocket water, plus occasional sea-runs after freshes; anglers mix small nymphs and lightweight spinners, and may pair a session here with coastal options at Westshore Beach when conditions allow.

Westshore Beach

A long, accessible shingle beach north of Ahuriri that’s a local surfcasting staple for kahawai, gurnard, snapper in summer, and the odd rig (spotted smoothhound); fish the rips and color lines, with dawn/evening often producing, and keep mobile along the stretch toward Ahuriri Harbour when schools push bait close.

Hawke Bay

The broad bay off Napier offers diverse fishing—trolling or live-baiting for kingfish around structure, bottom fishing for gurnard, snapper and tarakihi over sand and shell, and nearshore casting for kahawai when work-ups form; many trips stage from Napier Harbour to reefs and contour lines within easy range.

Pania Reef

Napier’s signature offshore reef system, Pania produces snapper, trevally, tarakihi, and visiting kingfish; anchor-and-berley or drift soft-baits across bommies and saddles, with best activity in settled seas—it's a classic step up from inshore grounds like Westshore Beach and Ahuriri Harbour.

Cape Kidnappers

This prominent headland at the southern end of the bay funnels bait and predators, drawing kingfish, kahawai, and snapper in summer; boaties work current lines and reef edges while shore anglers target gutters and rocky ledges near Clifton, often timing missions with benign swell and morning tides from Hawke Bay.

Tutaekuri River

A celebrated trout fishery close to town, the Tutaekuri holds strong numbers of brown and rainbow trout; nymphing riffles and swinging small streamers in deeper runs is productive through much of the season, with clearer flows upstream and a broad lower river that can fish well after freshes near its junctions with the Ngaruroro River and Clive River.

Ngaruroro River

From braided lower reaches to cobbled mid-river runs, the Ngaruroro offers classic sight-fishing for brown trout with rainbows mixed in; anglers cover drop-offs, confluences, and willow-lined edges, and often alternate sessions with nearby options like the Tutaekuri River when flows or clarity shift.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Napier 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 1 wharf(s) in this area.

Breakwater Wharf - 1.90156181172km

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 1 beaches and bays in this area.

Hawke Bay - 5.03408100367km

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 4 main harbours in this area.

Inner Harbour - 2.13535551897km, Breakwater Harbour - 2.22838433768km, Napier Roads - 2.68274501683km, Port of Napier - 2.89831597957km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Napier. 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.

Tutaekuri River - 1.34159511937km , Breakwater Wharf - 1.90156181172km , Inner Harbour - 2.13535551897km , Breakwater Harbour - 2.22838433768km , Napier Roads - 2.68274501683km , Serpentine - 2.85246324864km , Port of Napier - 2.89831597957km , Saltwater Creek - 4.80673529038km , Hawke Bay - 5.03408100367km , Tannery Stream - 5.36458259266km , Taipo Stream - 6.44087246395km , Awapuni - 7.96174849935km , Ngaruroro River - 8.18738056999km , Esk River - 10.57955001369km , Muddy Creek - 10.62007264785km , Tutaekuri Waimate Stream - 10.97152854457km , Clive River - 11.88189579852km , Upokohino Stream - 12.18316382207km , Tukituki River - 12.35599642692km , Te Roto Kare - 12.78137338249km , Raupare Stream - 13.2663053517km , Ngaruroro River - 14.16431181874km , Ruahapia Stream - 14.41138236537km , Mangakopikopiko Stream - 14.66274589686km , Paherumanihi Stream - 14.82657663175km , Repokai te Rotoroa Stream - 15.24781950755km , Tangoio Lagoon - 15.83636608755km , Oinga Lake - 16.19925915138km , Awahou Stream - 16.57001314937km , Tamingimingi Stream - 16.64366629935km , Maraetotara River - 16.7737737453km , Munro Stream - 17.00042607126km , Potaka Lake - 17.01504707958km , Whakarri - 17.04049545287km , Whakaari - 17.20668654061km , Okawa Stream - 17.2108526071km , Tukituki River - 17.29340777398km , Pakuratahi Stream - 17.35923374696km , Te Ngaru Stream - 17.4757995421km , Pekapeka Stream - 17.48801118004km

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