Long Bay High & Low Tide Today
Auckland, New Zealand · Updated 2h ago · -36.7399°, 174.8252° · Pacific/Auckland
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High & Low Tide Today in Long Bay
Today's tide times for Long Bay (Sunday, October 18, 2026): high tide at 12:15 AM (0.80 m), low tide at 6:30 AM (-0.67 m), high tide at 12:54 PM (0.95 m) and low tide at 7:07 PM (-0.53 m).
- High tide today:
- 12:15 AM (0.80 m), 12:54 PM (0.95 m)
- Low tide today:
- 6:30 AM (-0.67 m), 7:07 PM (-0.53 m)
Sea level in Long Bay now: about 0.27 m and falling (as of 3:00 AM local time).
Tides tomorrow in Long Bay
Tomorrow (Monday, October 19): high tide at 1:12 AM (0.81 m), low tide at 7:22 AM (-0.58 m), high tide at 1:51 PM (0.90 m) and low tide at 8:00 PM (-0.49 m).
Times are local (Pacific/Auckland). Predictions from the Open-Meteo marine model — not for navigation.
Today's Beach Conditions
Tide Curve
Hourly Forecast
| Time | Tide | Temp | Rain | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 AM | 0.8m | 11° | 0 | 14 S | 0 |
| 1 AM | 0.8m | 11° | 0 | 16 S | 0 |
| 2 AM | 0.6m | 11° | 0 | 15 S | 0 |
| 3 AM | 0.3m | 10° | 0 | 13 S | 0 |
| 4 AM | -0.1m | 10° | 0 | 12 S | 0 |
| 5 AM | -0.5m | 10° | 0 | 11 S | 0 |
| 6 AM | -0.7m | 10° | 0 | 10 S | 0 |
| 7 AM | -0.7m | 10° | 0 | 10 S | 0 |
| 8 AM | -0.5m | 12° | 0 | 13 S | 1 |
| 9 AM | -0.1m | 14° | 0 | 15 S | 2 |
| 10 AM | 0.3m | 15° | 0 | 15 S | 4 |
| 11 AM | 0.6m | 16° | 0 | 15 S | 5 |
| 12 PM | 0.9m | 17° | 0 | 16 S | 7 |
| 1 PM | 0.9m | 18° | 0 | 17 S | 7 |
| 2 PM | 0.8m | 18° | 0 | 16 S | 8 |
| 3 PM | 0.6m | 18° | 0 | 16 S | 7 |
| 4 PM | 0.2m | 18° | 0 | 18 SW | 6 |
| 5 PM | -0.1m | 17° | 0 | 18 SW | 4 |
| 6 PM | -0.4m | 16° | 0 | 17 SW | 2 |
| 7 PM | -0.5m | 15° | 0 | 14 SW | 1 |
| 8 PM | -0.5m | 13° | 0 | 10 SW | 0 |
| 9 PM | -0.2m | 12° | 0 | 9 SW | 0 |
| 10 PM | 0.1m | 12° | 0 | 10 SW | 0 |
| 11 PM | 0.4m | 12° | 0 | 10 SW | 0 |
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About Long Bay
Geographic Overview
Long Bay is a coastal reserve and beach on the eastern side of Auckland's North Shore, facing the Hauraki Gulf approximately 25 km north of Auckland's CBD. It sits within the Long Bay-Okura Marine Reserve, which extends from the beach south to the Okura River mouth. The beach itself is a gently curving bay about 700 m long, backed by the Long Bay Regional Park — a substantial area of coastal farmland, pohutukawa forest, and regenerating bush that has been protected since 1956. Rocky headlands enclose the bay at each end, with the southern headland dropping into the marine reserve. The foreshore is sandy with scattered rock platforms exposed at low tide.
Tidal Characteristics
Long Bay experiences semidiurnal tides consistent with the broader Hauraki Gulf, with a spring tidal range of approximately 2.8 to 3.2 m. The tidal change is significant and the beach width varies considerably: at low tide the sandy beach is wide with rock platforms and pools exposed, offering good exploration opportunities; at high tide the beach narrows substantially and the rock platform areas are submerged. The Long Bay-Okura Marine Reserve encompasses the intertidal and subtidal zone south of the main beach; tidal state governs access to the shallow reef habitats within the reserve.
Best Times to Visit
Summer (December to February) is the primary season for swimming and snorkelling, with water temperatures reaching 19–22 °C. The beach is popular with families and is busy on summer weekends and holidays; early morning or weekday visits are quieter. The marine reserve is best explored for snorkelling at low tide in calm conditions (January to March). Autumn (March to April) offers warm water with declining crowds. The regional park walking tracks are accessible year-round, including a cliff-top track with excellent gulf views.
Safety Tips
Long Bay is patrolled by lifeguards in summer; swim between the flags. The northern end of the beach near the headland has rocky outcrops that can be slippery — wear suitable footwear when exploring the rock platforms. Within the marine reserve, collecting or disturbing any marine life is illegal — this includes fish, shellfish, and invertebrates. Stingrays rest in sandy patches; shuffle when wading in shallow water. Boat traffic in the gulf is active in summer; be visible when swimming beyond the flagged zone. UV levels are high; the lack of shade on the open beach makes sun protection important.
What Makes It Special
The Long Bay-Okura Marine Reserve means the reef and rocky habitat directly off the southern headland are in noticeably better condition than comparable unprotected sites — fish are less wary and more abundant. The snorkelling directly from the beach into the reserve is accessible without a boat. The regional park behind the beach provides over 10 km of walking tracks through coastal bush and farmland to the Okura River estuary, making this a combined beach and bushwalk destination. It is one of the few places on Auckland's urban fringe where the coastal reserve, marine reserve, and regional park overlap to create a genuinely cohesive natural environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is high tide in Long Bay today?
High tide in Long Bay today is at 12:15 AM (0.80 m) and 12:54 PM (0.95 m).
When is low tide in Long Bay today?
Low tide in Long Bay today is at 6:30 AM (-0.67 m) and 7:07 PM (-0.53 m).
What time is high tide in Long Bay tomorrow?
Tomorrow (Monday, October 19) high tide in Long Bay is at 1:12 AM (0.81 m) and 1:51 PM (0.90 m).
What is the sea level in Long Bay right now?
As of 3:00 AM local time, the sea level in Long Bay is about 0.27 m relative to mean sea level and falling.
What's the water temperature in Long Bay?
The current sea surface temperature near Long Bay is approximately 16.5°C.
Is today a good beach day in Long Bay?
Current conditions in Long Bay: 10°C air temperature, UV index 0, wind 13 km/h. Check the detailed forecast above for the full picture.
What's the UV level in Long Bay?
The current UV index in Long Bay is 0. UV levels are moderate.