Fishing and tide times for:

Whangarei Heads 🇳🇿

Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
Local Time: Sat, 17 May 21:42
Coordinates: -35.817 ,174.5
Tidestation:
Sun and Moon
The sun will be at it's highest point at 12:18 pm. Today we have 10:14 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:
    06:14 am
    Sunrise:
    07:11 am
  • Sunset:
    05:26 pm
    Nautical Twilight ends:
    06:23 pm
  • Moonrise:
    08:42 pm
  • Moonset:
    11:13 am
  • Moon over:
    03:25 am
  • Moon under:
    03:57 pm
  • Visibility:
    83%
  • Waning Gibbous Waning Gibbous
Next New Moon in 9.7238302032986 days on 27th May
  • Distance to earth:
    391,422 km
    Proximity:
    33.5 %
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 Whangarei Heads
Full Moon: Tue, 13 May - 04:58 am
Last Quarter: Wed, 21 May - 12:00 am
New Moon: Tue, 27 May - 03:04 pm
Full Moon: Wed, 11 Jun - 07:46 pm
Solunar Clock
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Display Settings:
  • average Day
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Best fishing times:
  • major Time:
    02:25 am - 04:25 am
  • minor Time:
    10:13 am - 12:13 pm
  • major Time:
    02:57 pm - 04:57 pm
  • minor Time:
    07:42 pm - 09:42 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 Waning Gibbous at 83% 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 will be tomorrow. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
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Tides for Fishing: Sat, 17 May
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 rising and the next high tide is in 1 hour and 35 minutes.
Tide Graph
04:41 am 10:46 am 04:51 pm 11:18 pm AM PM 9.19 ft 2.76 ft height hour: 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12
Times
Tide Time Height
low 04:41 am 3.18 ft
high 10:46 am 8.79 ft
low 04:51 pm 2.76 ft
high 11:18 pm 9.19 ft
Tide Coefficient at 10:46 am is 64
Tide Coefficient at 11:18 pm is 71
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
Sat, 17 May
02:25 am - 04:25 am
02:57 pm - 04:57 pm
10:13 am - 12:13 pm
07:42 pm - 09:42 pm
R: 07:11 am
S: 05:26 pm 		R: 08:42 pm
S: 11:13 am 		moon image
Waning Gibbous
low: 04:41 am , 3.18 ft
high: 10:46 am , 8.79 ft , Coeff: 64
low: 04:51 pm , 2.76 ft
high: 11:18 pm , 9.19 ft , Coeff: 71
Sun, 18 May
03:18 am - 05:18 am
03:51 pm - 05:51 pm
10:56 am - 12:56 pm
08:46 pm - 10:46 pm
R: 07:12 am
S: 05:25 pm 		R: 09:46 pm
S: 11:56 am 		moon image
Waning Gibbous
low: 05:27 am , 3.28 ft
high: 11:29 am , 8.69 ft , Coeff: 62
low: 05:35 pm , 2.92 ft
Mon, 19 May
04:08 am - 06:08 am
04:42 pm - 06:42 pm
11:33 am - 01:33 pm
09:52 pm - 11:52 pm
R: 07:13 am
S: 05:24 pm 		R: 10:52 pm
S: 12:33 pm 		moon image
Third Quarter Moon
high: 12:01 am , 9.09 ft , Coeff: 69
low: 06:16 am , 3.31 ft
high: 12:14 pm , 8.6 ft , Coeff: 61
low: 06:23 pm , 3.05 ft
Tue, 20 May
05:12 am - 07:12 am
05:32 pm - 07:32 pm
12:05 pm - 02:05 pm
10:59 pm - 12:59 am
R: 07:13 am
S: 05:24 pm 		R: 11:59 pm
S: 01:05 pm 		moon image
Third Quarter Moon
high: 12:49 am , 9.02 ft , Coeff: 68
low: 07:06 am , 3.28 ft
high: 01:03 pm , 8.53 ft , Coeff: 60
low: 07:15 pm , 3.15 ft
Wed, 21 May
06:00 am - 08:00 am
06:20 pm - 08:20 pm
12:06 am - 02:06 am
12:34 pm - 02:34 pm
R: 07:14 am
S: 05:23 pm 		R: -
S: 01:34 pm 		moon image
Third Quarter Moon
high: 01:40 am , 9.02 ft , Coeff: 68
low: 07:58 am , 3.18 ft
high: 01:56 pm , 8.53 ft , Coeff: 60
low: 08:10 pm , 3.12 ft
Thu, 22 May
06:33 am - 08:33 am
07:08 pm - 09:08 pm
12:06 am - 02:06 am
01:01 pm - 03:01 pm
R: 07:15 am
S: 05:22 pm 		R: 01:06 am
S: 02:01 pm 		moon image
Third Quarter Moon
high: 02:35 am , 9.12 ft , Coeff: 69
low: 08:53 am , 2.95 ft
high: 02:56 pm , 8.66 ft , Coeff: 62
low: 09:10 pm , 3.05 ft
Fri, 23 May
07:21 am - 09:21 am
07:57 pm - 09:57 pm
01:15 am - 03:15 am
01:28 pm - 03:28 pm
R: 07:16 am
S: 05:22 pm 		R: 02:15 am
S: 02:28 pm 		moon image
Waning Crescent
high: 03:32 am , 9.32 ft , Coeff: 73
low: 09:51 am , 2.62 ft
high: 04:01 pm , 8.89 ft , Coeff: 66
low: 10:12 pm , 2.85 ft
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset
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Whangarei Heads is a populated place in NZ with an estimated population of 0 and an average elevation of 128 meters above sea level, located in the Pacific/Auckland timezone.

Best Fishing Spots in the greater Whangarei Heads 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 3 wharf(s) in this area.

Portland Wharf - 14km , Port Whangarei Wharves - 15km , Fertilizer Wharf - 16km

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 22 beaches and bays in this area.

Reotahi Bay - 1km , Little Munroe Bay - 1km , McGregors Bay - 1km , Shoal Bay - 2km , McLeod Bay - 2km , Taurikura Bay - 2km , Marsden Bay - 3km , Munro Bay - 3km , McKenzie Bay - 3km , Smugglers Bay - 4km , Urquharts Bay - 4km , Jacksons Bay - 6km , Parua Bay - 6km , Ocean Beach - 6km , Awahoa Bay - 10km , Bream Bay - 11km , Taiharuru Bay - 11km , Parauwanui Beach - 12km , Otauhaunui Bay - 12km , Ngunguru Bay - 17km , Wharewa Bay - 19km , Whangaumu Bay - 20km

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 3 main harbours in this area.

Whangarei Harbour - 8km, Portland Wharf - 14km, Port Whangarei Wharves - 15km

We found a total of 87 potential fishing spots nearby Whangarei Heads. 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.

McDonald Bank - 1km , Darch Point - 1km , Reotahi Bay - 1km , Little Munroe Bay - 1km , McGregors Bay - 1km , Shoal Bay - 2km , McLeod Bay - 2km , Motukaroro Island - 2km , Passage Island - 2km , Marsden Point - 2km , Lort Point - 2km , Taurikura Bay - 2km , High Island - 2km , Marsden Bay - 3km , Snake Bank - 3km , Munro Bay - 3km , Calliope Bank - 3km , McKenzie Bay - 3km , Sinclair Point - 4km , Home Point - 4km , Calliope Island - 4km , Smugglers Bay - 4km , Urquharts Bay - 4km , Manganese Point - 5km , Motukiore Island - 5km , One Tree Point - 5km , Reserve Point - 5km , Martin Point - 5km , Kirikiri Point - 5km , Mair Bank - 5km , Busby Head - 5km , Jacksons Bay - 6km , Solomons Point - 6km , Parua Bay - 6km , The Nook - 6km , Mangatawa Point - 6km , Frenchman Island - 6km , Awarua Rock - 6km , Ocean Beach - 6km , Peach Cove - 7km , Tarakanahi Island - 7km , Moturaka Island - 7km , Whangarei Harbour - 8km , Bream Head - 8km , Mauitaha Island - 8km , Guano Island - 8km , Takahiwai Dam - 9km , Mangawhati Point - 10km , Awahoa Bay - 10km , Bream Bay - 11km , Taiharuru Bay - 11km , Rat Island - 12km , Te Whangai Head - 12km , Parauwanui Beach - 12km , Pataua Island - 12km , Otauhaunui Bay - 12km , Arakaninihi Island - 12km , Hewletts Point - 13km , Knight Point - 13km , Knight Island - 13km , Limestone Island - 13km , Stevens Point - 13km , Ngamatengau Point - 13km , Motungangara Island - 13km , Ipurau Island - 13km , Reparapahoe Island - 13km , Otarawa island - 13km , Glucina Rock - 13km , Taiharuru Head - 13km , Moturewa Island - 13km , Portland Wharf - 14km , Rabbit Island - 14km , Kaiwaka Point - 14km , Onemama Point - 15km , Port Whangarei Wharves - 15km , Tapu Point - 16km , Fertilizer Wharf - 16km , Ngunguru Bay - 17km , Goat Island - 18km , Kumi Point - 18km , Muriwhenua Island - 18km , Wharewa Bay - 19km , Wareware Island - 19km , Kuihi Island - 20km , Whangaumu Bay - 20km , Motutara Island - 20km , West Chicken Island - 20km

Harbours and Marinas Beaches Bays Wharfs Points,Reefs,etc
The following tide stations are near Whangarei Heads
Marsden Point, Whangarei, Tutukaka Harbour, Whakapirau
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Ruakaka | Whangarei | Ngunguru | Maungatapere | Wellsford | Dargaville | Kawakawa | Moerewa | Warkworth | Paihia
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