Tauranga Solunar Bite Times - Major & Minor Periods, 24 October 2026

Hit the water when the fish are biting in Tauranga! Drop the anchor at your favourite reef or ledge and click 'Update Bite Times' for precise Solunar bite time windows, tides and weather. Brought to you by Suzuki Marine.

Today and tomorrow

For the waters around Tauranga harbour and the western bay of plenty, the solunar windows and tides line up well across Saturday 24 October 2026 and Sunday 25 October 2026. On Saturday, major solunar windows occur from 10:06 to 12:06 and 22:29 to 00:29, with the midday window aligning perfectly with the low tide. Sunday features a major window from 10:53 to 12:53. The moon is in a waxing gibbous phase throughout this period. Anglers targeting the harbour channels or the wider coastal reefs should note that the biggest tide of these two days is the 1.8-metre high tide at 19:13 on Sunday. While neither major window directly overlaps sunrise or sunset, the consistent tidal movement across the region provides favourable conditions for those exploring the local estuaries or the deeper offshore grounds. Please ensure you check local conditions before heading out to these popular fishing spots as you plan your weekend sessions.

Popular Locations

Step 1: Choose Date.

Step 2: Move the to your fishing spot

Guide:

Excellent

Good

Average

Fair

Poor

The Fishing Website Bite Times for Tauranga from Saturday 24 October 2026

Your Bitetimes will be displayed here.

Saturday 24 October 2026

Major Bite

22:29 – 00:29
Good Major bite time for TAURANGA on Saturday 24 October between 10:06 - 12:06

10:06 – 12:06

Minor Bite

14:33 – 17:33
Average Minor Bite time for TAURANGA on Saturday 24 October between 01:49 - 04:49

01:49 – 04:49

Sun

Rise: 06:19
Set: 19:40

Moon

Rise: 17:33
Set: 04:49

Tides

TAURANGA
06:04 - 1.6m
12:04 - 0.5m
18:25 - 1.7m

Sunday 25 October 2026

Major Bite

10:53 – 12:53

Minor Bite

15:42 – 18:42
Average Minor Bite time for TAURANGA on Sunday 25 October between 02:15 - 05:15

02:15 – 05:15

Sun

Rise: 06:17
Set: 19:41

Moon

Rise: 18:42
Set: 05:15

Tides

TAURANGA
00:36 - 0.4m
06:55 - 1.7m
12:55 - 0.4m
19:13 - 1.8m

Show 5 Days

Show 7 Days

Live wind and weather map for Tauranga fishing, 24 October 2026

Check current and forecast wind, rain, and coastal conditions for Tauranga on the interactive map below. The map is centred on this tide station so you can review wind strength and direction before you go. Use it together with the local bite times and tides on this page.

Frequently Asked Questions – Fishing Bite Times

What are fishing Bite Times?

Bite Times (also called Solunar periods) are predicted windows of higher fish activity based on the position of the moon and sun relative to Earth. There are usually two major periods and two minor periods every 24 hours.

What is the difference between major and minor bite periods?

Major periods occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transit) and typically last about two hours. Minor periods occur around moonrise and moonset and usually last about one hour. Major periods are generally considered stronger.

Do Solunar Bite Times work in New Zealand?

Many experienced New Zealand anglers and charter operators use Solunar times, especially when they coincide with favourable tide stages. Major periods often align with the run-up to low tide, however results may vary by species, location, weather and water conditions.

How accurate are the times on this page?

Bite Times are calculated from astronomical positions of the sun and moon plus the nearest validated tide station. They are a useful planning tool that complements local knowledge, recent fishing reports, and what you actually observe while you’re on the water.

Why do I need to move the anchor on the map?

Both Bite Times and tidal level vary with location. Dropping the anchor at your fishing spot on Fishing News Bite Times gives more accurate bite times and tide data than general bite times which are often only based on a few major ports.

What does the Excellent / Good / Average rating mean?

The rating combines moon phase strength with how closely the major or minor periods overlap sunrise, sunset or key tide changes. The difference in height between high and low tides is greatest near new and full moon and these periods also produce stronger tidal currents.