Useful sites

Great weather, tide and fishing information websites

We like to be kept informed when we are are going fishing - check these sites before you plan your next trip. Click the pictures to go straight to the sites.

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riverside-orchards.pngRiverside Orchards

Fresh fruit and vegetable delivery through the North Island of New Zealand. Delicious produce, much of it from their own farm and orchards.

screenshots-fishing-sites-new-zealand-kontiki-3.jpgMarine Weather

A marine-focused overview of New Zealand's maritime forecast

screenshots-fishing-sites-new-zealand-kontiki-4.jpgBuoy Weather

Browse forecasts, charts, and data, all centred on your chosen Lat/Lon location.

screenshots-fishing-sites-new-zealand-kontiki-5.jpgMetService

The NZ Metservice site offers a quick consumer-friendly weather snapshot broken down into the main regions.

screenshots-fishing-sites-new-zealand-kontiki-6.jpgMetVuw Weather Radar

Satellite imagery of weather systems

screenshots-fishing-sites-new-zealand-kontiki-7.jpgSwell Map

SwellMap specialises in marine forecasts, where as WeatherMaps provides forecasts for general weather, marine activities, and various other activities.

maori-fish.pngMaori Fishing Calendar

Use this calendar and associated notes to work out when will be best to go fishing. Includes reference to the moon's phases, tides, and more.

screenshots-fishing-sites-new-zealand-kontiki-2.jpgNZ Fisheries

For an overview of rules for recreational quotas etc this is the place to go.