Fishing bite forecast in Te-Kaukhata
🎣 Bite factors right now
🐟 Bite by fish species today City water →
| Fish | Score | Activity | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🐟 Horse mackerel | 7/10 | A bit cold — rare spells in the warmest hours of the day | |
| 🐟 Mackerel | 7/10 | Cautious bites — look for a moving school | |
| 🐟 Flounder | 7/10 | Steady conditions — schools cruise along the shore without bursts | |
| 🐠 Cod | 7/10 | Water above comfort — look deeper and in the current | |
| 🐟 Mullet | 4/10 | Cold water — rare bites in the warmest hours |
📅 Bite this week Weekly weather →
📍 Where to fish in Te-Kaukhata
🧮 How we score the bite
❓ Frequently asked questions
Where is the best fishing in Te-Kaukhata?
Main waters in Te-Kaukhata: Tasman Sea (water +14°). Water temperature and forecast — on each water body page.
What fish are biting in Te-Kaukhata in August?
Best computed scores today: horse mackerel (7/10) and mackerel (7/10); the reason is weather without heavy rain. Third comes flounder (7/10).
Is the horse mackerel biting today?
Yes — score 7/10, the bite is good. Main factor — weather without heavy rain. Overall day score in Te-Kaukhata — 7/10.
Which day this week is best for fishing?
Best computed day — Wed 26.08: score 8/10. The full day-by-day picture is in the “Bite this week” block.
Does the moon affect the bite?
Yes, moderately: the moon phase gives up to 2 points out of 10. Today is lunar day 10 (waxing): contribution 1 of 2 for peaceful fish and 1 of 2 for predators — a neutral time. Lunar calendar →
What is the water like in Tasman Sea?
Now the water in Tasman Sea is around +14°. By the model, by the end of the week the water will warm by about 1°. Water in Tasman Sea →
Fishing bite forecast in Te-Kaukhata — in detail
The bite forecast is computed from real weather data for Te-Kaukhata: atmospheric pressure and its dynamics, wind, cloud cover, precipitation, moon phase and water temperature — Tasman Sea. Each species gets its own score: for peaceful sea species (horse mackerel, mackerel, flounder, mullet) comfortable water temperature and steady pressure matter most, for predators (cod) — light, waves and season. The score is recomputed with every weather update, so morning and evening forecasts may differ.
It is a computed model, not a guarantee of catch: local terrain, groundbait and skill matter no less than weather. See also water temperature in Te-Kaukhata, the weekly weather forecast and the lunar calendar.