Christchurch tide times

Name: Tide times for Christchurch, Sat 17 Oct to Fri 23 Oct
Creator: Tidefinder

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Top pick this week
Wednesday evening
17:00–19:00
79Good
- 3h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Whiting (nearby), Bass (nearby), Flounder (nearby)Light NW 10 mph
Where they're caught
- WhitingExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Southbourne Beach, 2.2 km away, not yet confirmed.
- BassExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Southbourne Beach, 2.2 km away, not yet confirmed.
- FlounderExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Southbourne Beach, 2.2 km away, not yet confirmed.
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodFish feed at particular stages of the tide, when moving water stirs up food and lets them into the shallows.
Light: DuskMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
Tide size: NeapsBigger spring tides move more water, stirring up food and colouring the water. Some fish prefer quieter neaps.
Season: Peak season in OctoberCounts whichever fish here is most in season.
Wind: Light NW 10 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.6 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 16.2°CComfortable between 4 and 24°C, best around 12.47°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Tuesday evening
17:30–19:00
78Good
- 4h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
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Whiting (nearby), Thornback ray (nearby), Thin-lipped mullet (nearby), Flounder (nearby)Light ENE 6 mph
Where they're caught
- WhitingExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Southbourne Beach, 2.2 km away, not yet confirmed.
- Thornback rayExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Southbourne Beach, 2.2 km away, not yet confirmed.
Why this time?
Tide: 4h into the floodFish feed at particular stages of the tide, when moving water stirs up food and lets them into the shallows.
Light: DuskMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
Tide size: NeapsBigger spring tides move more water, stirring up food and colouring the water. Some fish prefer quieter neaps.
Season: Peak season in OctoberCounts whichever fish here is most in season.
Wind: Light ENE 6 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Flat calm (0.2 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 16.3°CComfortable between 4 and 24°C, best around 12.47°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Thursday morning
07:30–09:00
78Good
- 4h into the flood
- Dawn
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Bass (nearby), Whiting (nearby), Flounder (nearby)Light SW 7 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Southbourne Beach, 2.2 km away, not yet confirmed.
- WhitingExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Southbourne Beach, 2.2 km away, not yet confirmed.
Why this time?
Tide: 4h into the floodFish feed at particular stages of the tide, when moving water stirs up food and lets them into the shallows.
Light: DawnMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
Tide size: NeapsBigger spring tides move more water, stirring up food and colouring the water. Some fish prefer quieter neaps.
Season: Peak season in OctoberCounts whichever fish here is most in season.
Wind: Light SW 7 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (1.3 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 16.0°CComfortable between 4 and 24°C, best around 12.47°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Monday evening
17:00–19:00
77Good
- 5h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Bass (nearby), Whiting (nearby), Thornback ray (nearby)Light ESE 9 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Southbourne Beach, 2.2 km away, not yet confirmed.
- WhitingExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Southbourne Beach, 2.2 km away, not yet confirmed.
Why this time?
Tide: 5h into the floodFish feed at particular stages of the tide, when moving water stirs up food and lets them into the shallows.
Light: DuskMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
Tide size: NeapsBigger spring tides move more water, stirring up food and colouring the water. Some fish prefer quieter neaps.
Season: Peak season in OctoberCounts whichever fish here is most in season.
Wind: Light ESE 9 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.7 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 16.6°CComfortable between 4 and 24°C, best around 12.47°C.
How we score
5th best this week
Tomorrow evening
17:30–18:00
76Good
- 5h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Bass (nearby), Thin-lipped mullet (nearby), Whiting (nearby)Light N 9 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Southbourne Beach, 2.2 km away, not yet confirmed.
- Thin-lipped mulletExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Southbourne Beach, 2.2 km away, not yet confirmed.
Why this time?
Tide: 5h into the floodFish feed at particular stages of the tide, when moving water stirs up food and lets them into the shallows.
Light: DuskMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
Tide size: NeapsBigger spring tides move more water, stirring up food and colouring the water. Some fish prefer quieter neaps.
Season: Peak season in OctoberCounts whichever fish here is most in season.
Wind: Light N 9 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.5 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 16.9°CComfortable between 4 and 24°C, best around 12.47°C.
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