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The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 13:3 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:
    37%
  • Third Quarter Moon - 37% illuminated Third Quarter Moon
Next New Moon in 6.9010317144444 days on 22nd October
  • Distance to earth:
    377,682 km
    Proximity:
    65.8 %
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 Whangamata
Last Quarter: Tue, 14 Oct - 07:14 am
New Moon: Wed, 22 Oct - 01:25 am
Full Moon: Thu, 6 Nov - 02:20 am
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Best fishing times:
  • minor Time:
    02:21 am - 04:21 am
  • major Time:
    07:17 am - 09:17 am
  • minor Time:
    12:14 pm - 02:14 pm
  • major Time:
    07:34 pm - 09:34 pm
All times are displayed in the Pacific/Auckland timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is +13 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 37% 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. Currently we have a minor fishing time. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -4 hour and -28 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
Pacific/Auckland • Wed, 15 Oct 03:48 • -37.2, 175.867
Tides for Fishing: Wed, 15 Oct
Tide Clock
H I G H T I D E L O W T I D E 5 4 3 2 1 5 4 3 2 1
The Tideclock displays the tide status and the hours until the next tide. Currently the tide is falling and the next low tide is in 4 hours and 29 minutes.
Tide Graph
01:42 am 08:18 am 02:29 pm 09:04 pm AM PM 6.14 ft 1.51 ft height hour: 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12
Times
Tide Time Height
high 01:42 am 6.1 ft
low 08:18 am 1.51 ft
high 02:29 pm 6.14 ft
low 09:04 pm 1.9 ft
Tide Coefficient at 01:42 am is 75
Tide Coefficient at 02:29 pm is 76
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: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
high: , 6.1 ft , Coeff: 75
low: , 1.51 ft
high: , 6.14 ft , Coeff: 76
low: , 1.9 ft
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S: 		Waning Crescent moon phase
Waning Crescent
high: , 5.81 ft , Coeff: 68
low: , 1.71 ft
high: , 6 ft , Coeff: 73
low: , 1.87 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Waning Crescent moon phase
Waning Crescent
high: , 5.64 ft , Coeff: 63
low: , 1.84 ft
high: , 5.91 ft , Coeff: 70
low: , 1.8 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Waning Crescent moon phase
Waning Crescent
high: , 5.58 ft , Coeff: 62
low: , 1.84 ft
high: , 5.84 ft , Coeff: 68
low: , 1.67 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Waning Crescent moon phase
Waning Crescent
high: , 5.61 ft , Coeff: 63
low: , 1.77 ft
high: , 5.81 ft , Coeff: 68
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S: 		R:
S: 		New Moon moon phase
New Moon
low: , 1.57 ft
high: , 5.71 ft , Coeff: 65
low: , 1.67 ft
high: , 5.77 ft , Coeff: 67
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S: 		R:
S: 		New Moon moon phase
New Moon
low: , 1.44 ft
high: , 5.84 ft , Coeff: 68
low: , 1.61 ft
high: , 5.77 ft , Coeff: 67
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset
October Fishing Report

October brings warming water and baitfish schools off Whangamata, kicking off reliable action on snapper in 10–25 m. Look for bird workups off the beach and around Whenuakura (Donut) Island; soft-baits and 20–60 g slow jigs hopped along the sand and foul are producing pannies with the odd better model.

Kahawai are active along the surf line at first light, taking metal spinners and pilchard baits. Deeper patches and current edges can hold trevally—small baits of squid or prawn on light traces work well. On calm days, keep an eye on bait schools for cruising kingfish; slow-trolled live baits or stickbaits around reef structure are worth a shot.

Best bite windows are typically dawn/dusk and the incoming tide, especially after a couple of clear days following a blow. If the water is green, switch to darker soft-bait colours; in clearer water, natural pilchard patterns shine.

Top tip: When you spot birds dipping but not diving, prospect beneath with a micro-jig set to flutter just above the bait—often the snapper are sitting under the mid-water kahawai.

Best Fishing Spots in the greater Whangamata area

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 2 beaches and bays in this area.

Pakahakaha Bay - 4.7267781516km , Bay of Plenty - 6.34403462517km

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 2 main harbours in this area.

Whangamata Harbour - 0.29563072046km, Whangamata Harbour - 2.57080983756km

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

Whangamata Harbour - 0.29563072046km , Moanaanuanu Estuary - 0.89180880597km , Te Puia Point - 0.92818607461km , Waiariki Stream - 1.30971186565km , Moana Point - 1.57178671526km , Wairoa Stream - 1.87352859244km , Okauanga Stream - 1.9785371261km , Hauturu - 2.19610652658km , Patuhamo Point - 2.22141034394km , Whangamata Harbour - 2.57080983756km , Tapaparoroa Stream - 2.58365770315km , Te Ananui Point - 2.58365770315km , Maukaha Rocks - 2.70152640358km , Whenuakura Island - 2.70152640358km , Te Weiti Stream - 2.95135653731km , Kaupeka Stream - 2.99016567552km , Manawatawhara Stream - 3.12973829811km , Tunaiti Stream - 3.12973829811km , Te Teko Rocks - 3.25825289114km , Waikaukau Point - 3.25825289114km , Rawengaiti Island - 3.35725471558km , Te Wharawhara Stream - 3.63468838717km , Tokakahakaha Island - 3.64378818095km , Muddy Stream - 3.64763304872km , Papamaire Island - 3.94249852607km , Opitonui Stream - 4.33527098741km , Te Whatipu Rocks - 4.60336052442km , Te Karetu Point - 4.60336052442km , Omarupotiki Point - 4.7267781516km , Pakahakaha Bay - 4.7267781516km , Wairangi Stream - 4.85940598735km , Otuwheti Stream - 4.9938829541km , Opitoiti Stream - 5.42552844552km , Wharekawa River - 5.55692085838km , Otaumere Point - 5.64202056126km , Te Papiri Point - 5.64202056126km , Whitipirorua Point - 5.81987910428km , Otahu Stream - 5.82605939309km , Wentworth River - 6.12390417519km , Bay of Plenty - 6.34403462517km

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