What time is low tide at Sumner Beach on September 9, 2026?

Low tides at Sumner Beach on September 9, 2026: 08:50 (times shown in Pacific/Auckland).

What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Sumner Beach?

OVI is a 0-100 composite score combining sea color, water clarity, visibility, sea conditions, sunlight and water quality to help you decide if the sea is worth seeing today.

Sumner Beach

Canterbury, New ZealandPacific/Auckland

Ocean View Index

64Fair

Next tide

20:50Low Tide

Sunrise / Sunset

18:56 – 06:23

Local time

05:50

Sumner Beach in Christchurch sits along the Canterbury coast, framed by dramatic volcanic cliffs and rolling surf.

Ocean Viewing Index

Updated · Sep 8, 2026 17:50

Reference time: local noon · 12:39 (Pacific/Auckland)

Estimated

Fair

Fair conditions. Sea color may appear muted.

Sub-Index Breakdown

Six dimensions feed the overall Ocean Viewing Index.

Sea Color
Clear blue-green · hue
77
Clarity
Very clear (below 1.5 NTU) · NTU
100
Visibility
Under 8 m · m
9.7
Sea State
Calm, glassy (0-1) · Beaufort
100
Lighting
Low / harsh light · lux
36.2
Water Quality
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Weather Forecast

7-day marine weather forecast from Open-Meteo model.

TodaySep 8

Overcast

12°4°

2.0 m/s

WedSep 9

Light Rain

13°7°

3.8 m/s

2.5mm

ThuSep 10

Light Rain

13°3°

2.1 m/s

1.8mm

FriSep 11

Clear

16°4°

2.3 m/s

SatSep 12

Overcast

14°5°

1.8 m/s

SunSep 13

Overcast

15°6°

2.1 m/s

MonSep 14

Partly Cloudy

17°6°

1.4 m/s

Visibility: 17 km·Cloud: 51%

48-Hour Hourly Forecast

Hour-by-hour marine weather for the next 48 hours.

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7-Day OVI Trend

Forecast ocean viewing conditions for the coming week.

Best on Fri: Viewing conditions are Excellent; aim for the golden hour just after sunrise or before sunset. Great for snorkeling and photography.

High & Low Tides Today

Times and heights of today's high and low water.

Spring TideCoefficient: 116.4 / 120Higher coefficient means larger tide range; 120 is the largest spring, 20 the smallest neap.

Time	Type	Height
20:50	Low	-0.98 m

48-Hour OVI Trend

Hour-by-hour ocean viewing outlook for the next 48 hours, dampened by rainfall.

Today's Tide Summary

A quick look at the day's high and low water.

Low Tide

20:50

-0.98 m

Nearby Beaches

Other beaches closest to Sumner Beach.

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316 km away

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364 km away

Lake Wakatipu

Otago, New Zealand

570 km away

Marine Parade

Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Frequently asked questions

What time is low tide at Sumner Beach on September 9, 2026?: Low tides at Sumner Beach on September 9, 2026: 08:50 (times shown in Pacific/Auckland).
What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Sumner Beach?: OVI is a 0-100 composite score combining sea color, water clarity, visibility, sea conditions, sunlight and water quality to help you decide if the sea is worth seeing today.

Essential Information

Coordinates: -43.5736°, 172.7583°
Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
Region & Country: Canterbury, New Zealand

Data sources

Tides: UHSLC / FES2022b · Weather: NOAA GFS · Sea color: NASA MODIS/VIIRS