How to use the Kiwi fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Waikawa, New Zealand near Blenheim ? Today is a poor 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.
Sun and Moon Times
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Nautical Twilight begins:Sunrise:
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Sunset:Nautical Twilight ends:
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Moonrise:
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Moonset:
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Moon over:
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Moon under:
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Visibility:64%
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Third Quarter Moon
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Distance to earth:390,492 kmProximity:35.7 %
Moon Phases for Waikawa
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poor Day
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major Time:04:24 am - 06:24 am
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minor Time:11:11 am - 01:11 pm
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major Time:04:44 pm - 06:44 pm
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minor Time:10:17 pm - 12:17 am
Tides Times for Fishing: Sun, 7 Jun
Tide Clock
Tide Graph
Times
| Tide | Time | Height |
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| low | 05:03 am | 1.57 ft |
| high | 11:16 am | 4.63 ft |
| low | 05:12 pm | 1.61 ft |
| high | 11:31 pm | 4.86 ft |
Current Fishing Weather
Wind Speed and Direction
Wind Direction:
Wind Speed:
Wind Direction and Speed are one of the most important aspects for choosing a fishing spot. An offshore wind can help land-based anglers with longer casting distances, while an onshore wind will make kayak fishing safer. Often fish will also move to certain feeding areas depending on the wind direction. Check out the long term wind forecast at the charts below.
Fishing Barometer
Atmospheric Pressure:
Change since midnight:
Trend for next 6 hours:
Atmospheric or Barometric Pressure affects fish activity. The best fishing can be had on a rising barometer and also the time just before it is falling. A steady barometer in the higher ranges can also mean good fishing. A falling or low barometer reading without much change is usually not a very good time for fishing.
UV Effect on Fishing
As a rule of thumb, the higher the UV index, the deeper fish will move. Shallow water fishing is best done at times with a low UV index. When the UV is high, stick to early mornings, late evenings and shaded areas. The effect is less noticable in deeper water, but often a higher UV index can produce good results in the deep.
7 Day Fishing Weather
| Date | Major Bite Times | Minor Bite Times | Sun | Moon | Moonphase | Tide Times |
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Waning Gibbous |
low:
, 1.61 ft
high:
, 4.63 ft
, Coeff: 60
low:
, 1.64 ft
high:
, 4.86 ft
, Coeff: 67
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Third Quarter Moon |
low:
, 1.57 ft
high:
, 4.63 ft
, Coeff: 60
low:
, 1.61 ft
high:
, 4.86 ft
, Coeff: 67
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Third Quarter Moon |
low:
, 1.51 ft
high:
, 4.72 ft
, Coeff: 63
low:
, 1.57 ft
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Third Quarter Moon |
high:
, 4.89 ft
, Coeff: 68
low:
, 1.48 ft
high:
, 4.86 ft
, Coeff: 67
low:
, 1.57 ft
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Third Quarter Moon |
high:
, 4.99 ft
, Coeff: 70
low:
, 1.38 ft
high:
, 5.02 ft
, Coeff: 71
low:
, 1.51 ft
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Waning Crescent |
high:
, 5.12 ft
, Coeff: 74
low:
, 1.28 ft
high:
, 5.28 ft
, Coeff: 79
low:
, 1.44 ft
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Waning Crescent |
high:
, 5.28 ft
, Coeff: 79
low:
, 1.15 ft
high:
, 5.54 ft
, Coeff: 87
low:
, 1.31 ft
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Waning Crescent |
high:
, 5.45 ft
, Coeff: 84
low:
, 1.05 ft
high:
, 5.81 ft
, Coeff: 95
low:
, 1.15 ft
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Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Waikawa 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 2 wharf(s) in this area.
Waikawa Marina - 1.24398288535km , Waitohi Wharf - 4.15933784477km
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 16 beaches and bays in this area.
Waikawa Bay - 0km , Wharetukura Bay - 1.24398288535km , Moikarurangi Bay - 1.24398288535km , Motueka Bay - 2.65255783064km , Titoki Bay - 2.66738738343km , Ahuriri Bay - 2.69567099379km , Whatamango Bay - 2.79289300745km , Green Bay - 4.04307490239km , Monkey Bay - 4.61461372059km , Shakespeare Bay - 5.01571443256km , Kaipapa Bay - 5.05083843312km , Torea Bay / Torea Moua - 5.11176185124km , Lochmara Bay - 5.59222489905km , Kahikatea Bay - 5.88606890767km , Onahau Bay - 5.88606890768km , Kumutoto Bay - 6.11291536888km
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.
Waikawa Marina - 1.24398288535km, Picton Harbour - 3.34141112015km, Allports Island - 3.40600992822km
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Waikawa. 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.
Waikawa Bay - 0km , Wharetukura Bay - 1.24398288535km , Moikarurangi Bay - 1.24398288535km , Waikawa Marina - 1.24398288535km , The Snout - 1.85135194006km , Karaka Point - 2.21442941733km , Tuna Point - 2.65255783064km , Motueka Bay - 2.65255783064km , Titoki Bay - 2.66738738343km , Ahuriri Bay - 2.69567099379km , Mabel Island - 2.79289300745km , Whatamango Bay - 2.79289300745km , Graham River - 2.79289300745km , Wedge Point - 2.79289300745km , Waikawa Stream - 2.91754035356km , Picton Harbour - 3.34141112015km , Allports Island - 3.40600992822km , Ngatawhetawheta Point - 3.56478251677km , Green Bay - 4.04307490239km , Pihaka Point - 4.11607711481km , Waitohi Wharf - 4.15933784477km , Kaipupu Point - 4.17840447692km , Waitohi River - 4.57963169092km , Monkey Bay - 4.61461372059km , Golden Point - 4.68071478085km , Kumutoto Point - 4.98930937123km , Shakespeare Bay - 5.01571443256km , Kaipapa Bay - 5.05083843312km , Queen Charlotte Sound (Totaranui) - 5.06800968332km , Iwirua Point - 5.099013949km , Torea Bay / Torea Moua - 5.11176185124km , Nohokouau Point - 5.23293604006km , Lochmara Bay - 5.59222489905km , Kaipakirikiri Point - 5.5946388312km , Parikohikohi Point - 5.65371346531km , Kahikatea Bay - 5.88606890767km , Onahau Bay - 5.88606890768km , Hautehoro Point - 5.92329890799km , Kaireperepe Point - 5.92485871585km , Kumutoto Bay - 6.11291536888km
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