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

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Planning your next fishing trip in Opotiki, 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.

Opotiki, on the eastern Bay of Plenty and gateway to the East Cape, is a prime spot for coastal and estuary fishing from surf beaches to reef and offshore grounds. Fishing Opotiki delivers opportunities for snapper, kingfish, kahawai and whitebait year-round, with clear seasonal windows for each species and a variety of productive habitats. read more...

Some of the best fishing spots near Opotiki include: Ōhope Beach, Waiotahi Beach, Tirohanga Beach, Waioeka River, Motu River, Te Kaha Bay, 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 9:40 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:
    73%
  • Waning Gibbous - 73% illuminated Waning Gibbous
Next New Moon in ~9 days on 15th June
  • Distance to earth:
    394,822 km
    Proximity:
    25.5 %
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 Opotiki
Full Moon
Sun, 31 May
New Moon
Mon, 15 Jun
Full Moon
Tue, 30 Jun

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • major Time:
    03:14 am - 05:14 am
  • minor Time:
    10:28 am - 12:28 pm
  • major Time:
    03:46 pm - 05:46 pm
  • minor Time:
    09:04 pm - 11:04 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 73% 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 -5 hour and -14 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
Pacific/Auckland • Sat, 6 Jun 11:31 • -38.009, 177.287

Tides Times for Fishing: Sat, 6 Jun

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 5 hours and 37 minutes.
Tide Graph
05:04 am 11:28 am 05:08 pm AM PM 5.58 ft 1.28 ft height hour: 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12
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Tide Time Height
low 05:04 am 1.54 ft
high 11:28 am 5.58 ft
low 05:08 pm 1.28 ft
Tide Coefficient at 11:28 am is 75
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: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
low: , 1.51 ft
high: , 5.64 ft , Coeff: 76
low: , 1.28 ft
high: , 5.91 ft , Coeff: 84
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S: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
low: , 1.54 ft
high: , 5.58 ft , Coeff: 75
low: , 1.28 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
high: , 5.87 ft , Coeff: 83
low: , 1.54 ft
high: , 5.51 ft , Coeff: 73
low: , 1.31 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
high: , 5.87 ft , Coeff: 83
low: , 1.48 ft
high: , 5.45 ft , Coeff: 71
low: , 1.41 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
high: , 5.91 ft , Coeff: 84
low: , 1.41 ft
high: , 5.45 ft , Coeff: 71
low: , 1.57 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
high: , 5.97 ft , Coeff: 85
low: , 1.28 ft
high: , 5.54 ft , Coeff: 74
low: , 1.71 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Waning Crescent moon phase
Waning Crescent
high: , 6.04 ft , Coeff: 87
low: , 1.21 ft
high: , 5.74 ft , Coeff: 79
low: , 1.74 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Waning Crescent moon phase
Waning Crescent
high: , 6.1 ft , Coeff: 89
low: , 1.18 ft
high: , 6 ft , Coeff: 86
low: , 1.67 ft
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Opotiki

Opotiki's fisheries are driven by a mix of estuary, river mouth, surf beach, reef and nearby offshore grounds. The estuary and river mouths warm early in spring, attracting inanga (whitebait) upstream and providing easy access to juvenile mullet and flounder. Summer (December–February) is prime for nearshore sport species: snapper push onto the shallow reef and sand flats, kingfish patrol weed lines and gutters, and trevally and kahawai are dominant school species on bait schools and around structure. Autumn retains good snapper and tarakihi fishing as fish move between summer and deeper winter grounds. Winter concentrates effort on deeper reefs where tarakihi, john dory and gurnard feed, and beach anglers will find consistent flatfish and mullet action.

Habitats around Opotiki are varied and each requires a slightly different approach. The estuary and river mouths hold whitebait in spring and provide soft-bottom species such as flounder and mullet; drift soft plastics and small pipis on light leaders work well here. Rocky reef and kelp beds that fringe headlands and the harbour entrance are key kingfish and snapper locations—use live baits, poppers, or metal jigs along reef edges and current lines. Sandy gutters and offshore bommies 5–20m deep are ideal for snapper and trevally; anchor drifts, vertical jigs and baited running-balloon rigs are productive. For deeper gravel reefs out to the shelf, slow-baiting on heavier ledger rigs and vertical jigging will tempt tarakihi, john dory and gurnard.

Common techniques that consistently produce in Opotiki include: soft plastics on a 1/4–1oz jighead for trevally and kahawai along gutters; livebaiting and popper work for kingfish along wind-blown points and weedlines; slow pitch and vertical jigs for snapper in deeper structure and over reef; and simple running sinker rigs baited with squid strips, pilchard or fresh mussel for tarakihi and gurnard. Estuary anglers do well with small baits on light leaders for flounder and mullet, and whitebaiters target slack low-to-rising tides in spring creeks and backwaters.

Tactical tips to get the edge: target tide changes and current seams where bait congregates—snapper and kingfish key off these. Watch for bird activity and weed lines as signposts for kahawai and trevally. For shore-based snapper marks, fish the first and last two hours of the tide when fish push up onto flats. When drift-fishing reefs, vary presentation depth and retrieve speed; a slow stop-start jig retrieve often triggers follows into strikes. In estuaries, keep rigs light and subtle—flounder and mullet respond to natural presentations. Lastly, keep gear versatile: a 6–8kg spin outfit with a heavier braid backing and a 20–30lb leader covers most inshore Opotiki encounters, while a heavier overhead setup and metal jigs will handle larger kingfish and offshore targets.

The Best Fishing Spots around Opotiki

Ōhope Beach

This long, easily accessed surf beach is renowned for reliable kahawai action during spring–summer workups and offers chances at snapper, gurnard, and the odd kingfish when the water is warm; fish the outer banks on a rising tide and move to gutters at dusk, with birds often showing the most productive stretches towards Whakatāne.

Waiotahi Beach

Minutes from Ōpōtiki, Waiotahi’s gentle arcs and defined gutters make it a favorite for surfcasters targeting snapper, kahawai, and gurnard; summer sea breezes push bait in close at first and last light, and winter brings clean swells and clear water that suit long-cast baits and small metal lures when kahawai schools patrol along towards Tirohanga Beach.

Tirohanga Beach

A straight, open coast beach with easy parking and camping nearby, Tirohanga shines for consistent kahawai and school snapper in late spring through autumn; anglers watch for wind lanes and sand crab sign, while calm winter days can reveal subtle holes where smaller trevally and gurnard hold within casting range of the Ōpōtiki end.

Waioeka River

A celebrated Eastern Bay trout water, the Waioeka’s pocket water and riffle–run sequences hold strong rainbow trout with solid browns in the deeper pools; late spring caddis and mayfly hatches keep fish active, summer dawns suit dry–dropper approaches, and autumn nymphing excels in the clearer mid-reaches upstream from Ōpōtiki.

Motu River

Wild and scenic, the Motu is known for hard-fighting rainbow trout and occasional hefty browns, with cool, clear flows that fish well through summer and early autumn; swinging small streamers through boulder runs and nymphing pocket water are reliable tactics, and the lower accessible beats sit a short drive northeast of Ōpōtiki.

Te Kaha Bay

A classic Eastern Bay curve of reef and sand, Te Kaha Bay produces snapper, kahawai, and in settled, warm months the chance of kingfish; boaters work the foul edges and pins just off the headlands, while land-based anglers fish the points and deeper ledges, with dawn and dusk bites often best along the road-accessible foreshore towards Ōmaio Bay.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Opotiki 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.

Hikuwai Beach - 2.59344591994km , Waiotahi Beach - 6.31417511232km

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 1 main harbours in this area.

Opotiki Harbour - 3.37952699541km

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

Waioeka River - 1.06714542102km , Pakihi Stream - 1.52416242124km , Hikuwai Beach - 2.59344591994km , Opotiki Harbour - 3.37952699541km , Kukumoa Creek - 3.38933859895km , Otara River - 4.977274989km , Te Karaka Stream - 5.09306295021km , Tirohanga Stream - 5.63642745018km , Waiwhakatoitoi Stream - 6.31417511232km , Waiotahi Beach - 6.31417511232km , Waiotahi River - 7.71337417642km , Otakoi Stream - 7.80904980098km , Marawaiwai Stream - 8.85323771572km , Waiawa River - 8.92852315658km , Taheke Stream - 9.30191389315km , Ruahema Stream - 9.693192539km , Taipouri Stream - 10.446230633km , Waioeka River - 11.0966186407km , Te Whaiti Stream - 11.75695180029km , Oteakona Stream - 11.88218022015km , Te Kakaha Stream - 11.95213411743km , Cruen Creek - 12.11078242923km , Ruakaka Stream - 12.21939512336km , Whangakopikopiko Island - 12.25304471737km , Mangakakaho Stream - 12.54770646976km , Pataua Island - 12.83962338058km , Ngawaikui Stream - 12.99135434425km , Opape Stream - 13.03424349247km , Omuraaka Stream - 13.09520043016km , Te Waiti Stream - 13.15603290187km , Opaeroa Stream - 13.31564385075km , Oruamatanui Stream - 13.37280937604km , Tutaetoko Stream - 13.74926952811km , Pukeruru Point - 13.77527255573km , Motuotu Island - 13.77527255573km , Hokianga Island - 13.8107817487km , Oruamanganui Stream - 13.89944167028km , Kutarere Stream - 13.99603635505km , Te Awawairoa Stream - 14.14528185001km , Matahanea Creek - 14.34020688km

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