Tide Table Timaru — 2026

📘 About Timaru Tide Forecast

Situated along the coastline of New Zealand (-44.38° S, 171.25° E), Timaru lies in the southern hemisphere. Its tidal pattern is semi-diurnal (two high and two low tides per day), with a mean tidal range of 1.4m and spring tides reaching up to 1.6m. With under 1.5m of variation, beaches maintain a relatively constant band of wet sand throughout the day. The semi-diurnal pattern, with two complete cycles every 24 hours, allows nautical activities to be planned in virtually any shift of the day. Mean sea level here shows a gradual rising trend linked to global climate change, monitored continuously by local gauges. Track tidal behavior at Timaru throughout 2026 using our comprehensive table with daily high and low water timestamps. In July, Timaru is in its winter season, a key period for water sports, fishing, diving, and coastal navigation. All tide predictions are computed from harmonic constants validated for this coastal station, with accuracy within ±15 minutes for most conditions.