Oriental Bay
Wellington, New ZealandPacific/Auckland
Ocean View Index
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Next tide
20:34Low Tide
Sunrise / Sunset
18:46 – 06:16
Local time
05:08
Oriental Bay is Wellington's only downtown golden-sand beach, fronted by a lively city promenade beloved by locals.
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Weather Forecast
7-day marine weather forecast from Open-Meteo model.
48-Hour Hourly Forecast
Hour-by-hour marine weather for the next 48 hours.
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High & Low Tides Today
Times and heights of today's high and low water.
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 20:34 | Low | -0.53 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.
Nearby Beaches
Other beaches closest to Oriental Bay.
Marine Parade
Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
Sumner Beach
Canterbury, New Zealand
Piha Beach
Auckland, New Zealand
Frequently asked questions
- What time is low tide at Oriental Bay on September 9, 2026?
- Low tides at Oriental Bay on September 9, 2026: 08:34 (times shown in Pacific/Auckland).
- What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Oriental Bay?
- 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
- -41.2925°, 174.7897°
- Timezone
- Pacific/Auckland
- Region & Country
- Wellington, New Zealand