[dharder]

Sorry to post such a specific question, but does anyone know where I can find the times for high and low tides in the Tamaki Estuary? Somewhere on the net? Tried to google it, but didn't seem to find anything.

I can actually see it from my house, but I would like to be a bit more prepared when taking the girls down the road and promise a beach afternoon WITH water...

Helpful hints appreciated :)

Thanks,

Daniela

[IanW99]

Try at Auckland Weather (http://www.metservice.co.nz/default/index.php?alias=auckland), if you scroll down it shows you all the tides around Auckland

Ian

[jubjub]

There is this site as well that might be of use..

http://www.fishingkites.co.nz/NZ_Tides/tide_charts-tide_tables.html

[gil]

We use this one http://www.hydro.linz.govt.nz/tides/majports/index.asp

[wales4eva]

As a kid I stayed away from that Estuary...go up to Maraetai...a bit cleaner I reckon bro

[dharder]

As a kid I stayed away from that Estuary...go up to Maraetai...a bit cleaner I reckon bro

Bro?

I think currently the estuary, at least at Point England where the water quality is measured, is considered safe, like most other Auckland beaches. Not sure if 'safe' means 'clean'...

I believe the water quality has changed and is still changing in the Tamaki estuary (some drainage issues?). I certainly wouldn't recommend to drink it :)

Daniela

[Moorf]

Perhaps your local council website has a site like this on Chch's Ecan?

http://www.ecan.govt.nz/Our+Environment/Water/SwimmingWaterQuality/Sites/South+Christchurch.htm

Found the site below for Auckland but not sure if it covers the beaches you mention as I don't know the area... http://www.aucklandcity.govt.nz/council/documents/safeswim/map.asp