Tides at Kaikōura. Times are NZ time from LINZ official tide tables. Local times can differ by up to an hour from the port.
Best bite times: 4:46am–6:46am, 11:07am–1:07pm, 5:29pm–7:29pm
Best bite times: 11:30pm–1:30am, 5:32am–7:32am, 11:55am–1:55pm, 6:14pm–8:14pm
Best bite times: 12:15am–2:15am, 6:19am–8:19am, 12:41pm–2:41pm, 6:58pm–8:58pm
Best bite times: 1:00am–3:00am, 7:07am–9:07am, 1:26pm–3:26pm, 7:40pm–9:40pm
Best bite times: 1:45am–3:45am, 7:54am–9:54am, 2:11pm–4:11pm, 8:23pm–10:23pm
Best bite times: 2:30am–4:30am, 8:42am–10:42am, 2:56pm–4:56pm, 9:07pm–11:07pm
Best bite times: 3:17am–5:17am, 9:31am–11:31am, 3:43pm–5:43pm, 9:53pm–11:53pm
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.