Tide Table Lyttelton — 2026

📘 About Lyttelton Tide Forecast

In the southern hemisphere, the coastal area of Lyttelton (New Zealand) is positioned at coordinates -43.60° S and 172.72° E. Its tidal pattern is semi-diurnal (two high and two low tides per day), with a mean tidal range of 1.5m and spring tides reaching up to 1.6m. With 1.5–3 metre swings, high tide floods extensive tidal flats while low tide reveals coastal habitats important to local wildlife. The semi-diurnal cycle flushes coves frequently, shortening water residence time and maintaining high oxygenation levels. Waters along this coast are influenced by events such as El Niño, which can temporarily raise mean sea level. The 2026 tidal bulletin for Lyttelton delivers a thorough schedule of sea level swings with hourly marks for the entire year. In July, Lyttelton is in its winter season, a key period for water sports, fishing, diving, and coastal navigation. Astronomical tables for this site are processed using tidal harmonic algorithms and adjusted for regional bathymetry.