Northland NZ · New Zealand

Tutukaka Coast NZ fishing forecast

71 Good of 100

Tutukaka Coast NZ is a saltwater fishing spot in Northland NZ, New Zealand. Anglers here target Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi-Mahi, Pacific Bluefin Tuna, Atlantic Blue Marlin. The most productive months are typically December, January, February, March, April, May.

Quick answer

Best monthsDecember, January, February, March

Top speciesYellowfin Tuna, Mahi-Mahi, Pacific Bluefin Tuna

Score now71/100

Local rulesNew Zealand

Today’s verdict

Trending up — 11 points above this spot’s 7-day average

Score confidence ±4 points, from 8 live signals

The statistical model disagrees with the physics model here today — treat this score with extra caution.

Helping the score most

Water temperature+25.0Chlorophyll+18.0Current+18.0

Pressure trend

Pressure stable — fish feeding on their usual rhythm

Current conditions

Live conditions are temporarily unavailable for this spot (last data Aug 23, 2026). Seasonal and regulation info below is unaffected.

What the score means at Tutukaka Coast NZ

Tutukaka Coast NZ currently scores 71 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 15.0 °C. 8 forecast signals are active in this score.

Water temperature +25.0: how close the water is to this species mix’s comfort band
Chlorophyll +18.0: plankton density — the base of the food chain
Current +18.0: moving water concentrates bait
Waves +9.0: swell energy stirring the water column
Wind +8.0: surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
Thermal front +4.4: temperature edges concentrate bait and predators

What’s biting now

The model expects today: yellowtail-kingfish, silver-trevally, australian-salmon, blue-groper-eastern, mado-sweep, crimsonband-wrasse, morwong-red, australian-herring

Bite windows

Moon

Waxing Gibbous · 82% lit

Solunar day rating

50 / 100

Best months for Tutukaka Coast NZ:

Score history at this spot

7 days tracked at this exact location

Best recent day: 2026-08-23, 71/100

1 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period

About this spot

Water type

Ocean

Open-water marine fishing — conditions can change quickly with offshore weather, so watch the live wind and wave forecast closely before and during your trip.

Access & shore

Fishable from shore · offshore-only

What you can catch

Yellowfin Tuna

Thunnus albacares
Mahi-Mahi

Coryphaena hippurus
Pacific Bluefin Tuna

Thunnus orientalis
Atlantic Blue Marlin

Makaira nigricans

Best months by species at Tutukaka Coast NZ

Yellowfin TunaThunnus albacares
Mahi-MahiCoryphaena hippurus
Pacific Bluefin TunaThunnus orientalis
Atlantic Blue MarlinMakaira nigricans

Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.

Local regulations

New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)

New Zealand

Licensing:

saltwater-recreational — residents No licence required for recreational sea fishing in New Zealand coastal marine area., non-residents No licence required.

Some rules may have changed since our last verification — always confirm with the authority before you fish.

FishRadar regulations are summaries for informational purposes only. NZ fishing rules vary by Quota Management Area (QMA). Always verify with MPI at mpi.govt.nz before fishing.