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

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Planning your next fishing trip in Gisborne, 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.

Gisborne fishing on the East Cape offers a unique mix of surfcasting, reef and game fishing — from rocky inshore reefs and river mouths to offshore bluewater. Whether you target Gisborne snapper, kingfish, or freshwater trout, the region’s seasonal patterns and varied habitat make it a productive year-round fishery. read more...

Some of the best fishing spots near Gisborne include: Wainui Beach, Turanganui River, Poverty Bay, Tolaga Bay, Makorori Beach, Makorori Point, Tatapouri, 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 9:38 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:
    88%
  • Waning Gibbous - 88% illuminated Waning Gibbous
Next New Moon in ~11 days on 15th June
  • Distance to earth:
    401,605 km
    Proximity:
    9.6 %
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 Gisborne
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:
    01:38 am - 03:38 am
  • minor Time:
    09:23 am - 11:23 am
  • major Time:
    02:09 pm - 04:09 pm
  • minor Time:
    06:55 pm - 08:55 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 88% 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 will be tomorrow. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
Pacific/Auckland • Thu, 4 Jun 19:08 • -38.653, 178.004

Tides Times for Fishing: Thu, 4 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 1 hour and 54 minutes.
Tide Graph
02:37 am 08:32 am 02:42 pm 09:03 pm AM PM 5.77 ft 2.3 ft height hour: 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12
Times
Tide Time Height
low 02:37 am 2.43 ft
high 08:32 am 5.54 ft
low 02:42 pm 2.3 ft
high 09:03 pm 5.77 ft
Tide Coefficient at 08:32 am is 56
Tide Coefficient at 09:03 pm is 62
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: Gisborne, 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: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
low: , 2.43 ft
high: , 5.51 ft , Coeff: 55
low: , 2.2 ft
high: , 5.74 ft , Coeff: 61
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S: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
low: , 2.43 ft
high: , 5.54 ft , Coeff: 56
low: , 2.3 ft
high: , 5.77 ft , Coeff: 62
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S: 		R:
S: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
low: , 2.4 ft
high: , 5.61 ft , Coeff: 58
low: , 2.36 ft
high: , 5.87 ft , Coeff: 64
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S: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
low: , 2.36 ft
high: , 5.68 ft , Coeff: 60
low: , 2.33 ft
high: , 5.97 ft , Coeff: 67
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S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
low: , 2.3 ft
high: , 5.74 ft , Coeff: 61
low: , 2.23 ft
high: , 6.1 ft , Coeff: 70
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S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
low: , 2.2 ft
high: , 5.81 ft , Coeff: 63
low: , 2.13 ft
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S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
high: , 6.2 ft , Coeff: 72
low: , 2.07 ft
high: , 5.87 ft , Coeff: 64
low: , 2 ft
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S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
high: , 6.27 ft , Coeff: 74
low: , 1.84 ft
high: , 6 ft , Coeff: 68
low: , 1.9 ft
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Gisborne

Gisborne sits on a productive stretch of the New Zealand east coast where rocky headlands, kelp-lined reefs and long sandy beaches meet deep offshore water — giving anglers access to everything from surf species and estuary flats to big-game bluewater. Inshore structure around Tolaga Bay, Wainui and the East Cape provides classic reefs for Gisborne snapper, kingfish and trevally, while the Tūranganui and Waiapu river mouths and adjacent estuaries hold flounder, mullet and seasonal whitebait. Offshore, deep drop-offs and the East Cape current produce albacore, tuna and summer gamefish such as marlin.

Seasonal patterns are straightforward and crucial to plan around. Spring (September–November) sees snapper move shallower onto reefs and into harbour mouths; whitebait runs occur in late winter to spring (August–October) in small rivers and drains. Summer (December–February) is prime for surface feeders — kahawai and kingfish are aggressive on poppers, stickbaits and livebait, and offshore albacore and marlin peak in the warmer months. Autumn often delivers reliable snapper through October–May with good post-spawn shoals in the bays. Winter pushes many species deeper; bottom fishing for hapuku, bluenose and school shark from anchored boats or drift-fishing over 50–150m can be most productive.

Know the habitat: shallow reef edges and kelp beds hold snapper, trevally and tawny gurnard; steep drop-offs and weed lines are kingfish and kahawai ambush zones; sandflats and estuary mouths are where flounder, mullet and whitebait feed at high tide. Offshore seamounts and pinnacles are the magnets for hapuku and bluenose. Rivers and small tributaries in the Gisborne hinterland produce brown and rainbow trout in spring and autumn, with clear, low-flow mornings and evenings best for fly and light-spinner work.

Common techniques are pragmatic and proven. For snapper, drift or anchor over rubble and kelp using whole pilchard, squid strips or soft plastics on a 1–3 hook paternoster/ running-ball rig gets beds to bite. Kingfish respond to energetic presentations — metal slugs, poppers, stickbaits or 5–8kg livebaits working along weedlines and reef edges. Kahawai and trevally wreck pow are ideal on fast-retrieved metal lures or surface poppers. Offshore, troll a spread of skirts and trolled lures for tuna and marlin early or late in the day; slow jigging and fresh baits over deep structure tempt hapuku and bluenose.

Tactical tips: fish dawn and dusk around river mouths for flounder and mullet on the incoming tide; use heavier rigs and a bit of scent for winter bottom fishing; when surfcasting beaches target gutters and headland gutters after a swell change with long-range bait such as whole pilchards or sand eel strips; for trout, target pools and riffles with wet flies, nymphs or small spinners on calm, overcast days. Carry a selection of soft plastics, metals and fresh baits, learn to read kelp lines and birds offshore, and work tides and light for the best days on the water around Gisborne.

The Best Fishing Spots around Gisborne

Wainui Beach

A celebrated surfcasting stretch just northeast of Gisborne, Wainui Beach produces kahawai year-round, with summer runs of snapper, trevally, and the odd kingfish cruising the gutters; autumn often brings gurnard and nighttime action on rig and school sharks. Clean sand, defined rips, and easy access make it a go-to for families and keen casters alike, with swells settling quickest on lighter offshore days compared to exposed spots toward Makorori.

Turanganui River

The Turanganui River—the short, tidal river running through central Gisborne—fires for kahawai chasing whitebait and sprats, with trevally and summer kingfish patrolling the mouth; light-softbaits and metals excel around the current seams. Small craft drift the channel edges when conditions outside the harbor are lumpy, making it a dependable alternative to the open beaches at Waikanae Beach.

Poverty Bay

Also known as Tūranganui-a-Kiwa, Poverty Bay is the region’s marquee boat fishery, with inshore reefs and sand patches producing snapper, gurnard, and trevally, while summer brings kingfish on the pins and occasional albacore/skipjack just wider. When swell allows, kayaks and trailer boats launch from city ramps, with shore anglers picking edges along Waikanae Beach and Midway Beach.

Tolaga Bay

North of Gisborne, Tolaga Bay is famous for fishing around its long wharf and the bay’s rocky margins, regularly turning up kahawai, trevally, kingfish, and seasonal snapper. The bay’s contour funnels baitfish past structure, and boats work nearby reef systems when weather is kind, making it a magnet for day trips from Gisborne.

Makorori Beach

A scenic, reef-fringed beach just north of town, Makorori offers mixed surf and rock options for snapper in warm months, year-round kahawai, and occasional moki around the kelp edges. Fish the channels between reef fingers on a dropping swell, or work lures at first light when bait schools push along toward Tatapouri.

Makorori Point

The rocky headland at Makorori Point creates fishy current lines that suit lures and livebaits for kingfish in summer, with snapper and blue moki haunting the foul ground. It’s a classic land-based ledge when the surf beaches are messy, and a prime vantage over bait movement up the coast toward Tolaga Bay.

Tatapouri

The rocky shoreline around Tatapouri is a well-known land-based spot for kingfish on livebaits, plus snapper, kahawai, and blue moki along the kelp beds and gutters; dawn and dusk see predators pushing bait tight to the rocks. It’s a reliable option when swell eases compared with more open beaches like Wainui Beach.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Gisborne 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 3 beaches and bays in this area.

Poverty Bay - 6.12285570853km , Sponge Bay - 6.39576906808km , Shark Bay - 7.60792120318km

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

Taruheru River - 0.42894664586km , Waikanae Creek - 2.16120356696km , Turanganui River - 2.16531558419km , Hapara Stream - 2.67593694355km , Kaiti - 2.82408324095km , Waimata River - 2.93849419606km , Matokitoki Stream - 3.91051960909km , Taruheru River - 4.17800966162km , Awapuni Lagoon - 4.66281283552km , Kopakiraho Stream - 4.91092965695km , Waru Stream - 5.15085753527km , Hamanatua Stream - 5.77652294438km , Poverty Bay - 6.12285570853km , Sponge Bay - 6.39576906808km , Tuamotu Island - 6.53801400901km , Whainukota Stream - 6.94521514256km , Te Arai River - 7.00713430942km , Shark Bay - 7.60792120318km , Kareka Stream - 7.87776149847km , Swell Stream - 8.34384378096km , Makorori Point - 8.37750848996km , Makahakaha Stream - 8.73570417243km , Tuaheni Point - 8.88889124269km , Waipaoa River - 9.3504711558km , Karaua Stream - 9.51396026765km , Waipaoa River - 9.85467472723km , Waikakariki Stream - 9.94118853228km , Wherowhero Stream - 10.26017319758km , Wherowhero Lagoon - 10.51370458665km , Pohatuhatununui Stream - 10.55132505482km , Horoweka Stream - 10.62665856501km , Whatatuna Stream - 10.80374478676km , Young Nicks Head (Te Kuri) - 10.94119694726km , Te Patu Stream - 11.6297691999km , Turihaua Stream - 11.8113049412km , Te Pahi Stream - 12.33596981945km , Tatapouri Point - 12.51026404037km , Turihaua Stream - 12.88856637946km , Tarewarewa Stream - 12.94571579922km , Pakowhai Stream - 13.06221266373km

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