Brightwater is inland, so these are the tides at Richmond (Nelson), the nearest coast. Times are NZ time from LINZ official tide tables. Local times can differ by up to an hour from the port.
Best bite times: 3:04am–5:04am, 9:37am–11:37am, 3:32pm–5:32pm, 9:42pm–11:42pm
Best bite times: 3:45am–5:45am, 10:16am–12:16pm, 4:10pm–6:10pm, 10:23pm–12:23am
Best bite times: 4:27am–6:27am, 10:56am–12:56pm, 4:51pm–6:51pm
Best bite times: 11:06pm–1:06am, 5:11am–7:11am, 11:38am–1:38pm, 5:34pm–7:34pm
Best bite times: 11:53pm–1:53am, 5:58am–7:58am, 12:22pm–2:22pm, 6:23pm–8:23pm
Best bite times: 12:45am–2:45am, 6:48am–8:48am, 1:10pm–3:10pm, 7:21pm–9:21pm
Best bite times: 1:43am–3:43am, 7:44am–9:44am, 2:07pm–4:07pm, 8:33pm–10:33pm
Fishing guide: the hour either side of each tide change is usually most active, and days around the new and full moon tend to fish best. Always check the marine forecast before heading out.