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The flushing schedule shows the days when the water levels in Ōrākei Basin will be tidal – going in or out.
We manage the schedule with the Auckland Water Ski Club.
Te hōtaka horoi i te Riu o Ōrākei Ōrākei Basin flushing schedule
The flushing schedule for Ōrākei Basin
How the flushing schedule is set
The flushing schedule shows the expected flushing dates set out six months in advance.
We cannot guarantee flushing times as they can change due to:
- bad weather
- tidal heights
- safe swim warnings
- water quality issues.
We regularly adjust the water level in the basin to keep it as close to the same level as possible.
The only way to be sure of current water levels in the basin is to check in person.
We advise you to check the schedule regularly for any additional dates.
Safety warning
Take care around the sluice gate A channel that carries a rapid current of water. area of the basin (under the railway bridge). This gate may be open for short periods of time.
Flushing schedule for 2025
| Date | Change | Time | High tide |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 April 2025 | Water out | 7.30pm | 3.1m |
| 15 April 2025 | Water in | 9.55am | 3.1m |
| 27 April 2025 | Water out | 7.30pm | 3.5m |
| 29 April 2025 | Water in | 9.14am | 3.5m |
| 11 May 2025 | Water out | 7pm | 3.1m |
| 12 May 2025 | Water in | 8.39pm | 3.1m |
| 25 May 2025 | Water out | 6.30pm | 3.5m |
| 27 May 2025 | Water in | 8am | 3.5m |
| 15 June 2025 | Water out | 6.30pm | 3.2m |
| 16 June 2025 | Water in | 11.58pm | 3.2m |
| 29 June 2025 | Water out | 6.30pm | 3.1m |
| 30 June 2025 | Water in | 11.58am | 3.1m |
| 13 July 2025 | Water out | 6.30pm | 3.1m |
| 15 July 2025 | Water in | 11.29am | 3.1m |
| 27 July 2025 | Water out | 6.30pm | 3.1m |
| 29 July 2025 | Water in | 11.36am | 3.1m |
| 10 August 2025 | Water out | 6.30pm | 3.3m |
| 12 August 2025 | Water in | 10.22am | 3.3m |
| 24 August 2025 | Water out | 6.30pm | 3.2m |
| 26 August 2025 | Water in | 10.26am | 3.2m |
| 7 September 2025 | Water out | 6.30pm | 3.3m |
| 9 September 2025 | Water in | 9.13am | 3.3m |
| 21 September 2025 | Water out | 6.30pm | 3.2m |
| 23 September 2025 | Water in | 9.19am | 3.2m |
| 5 October 2025 | Water out | 7.30pm | 3.2m |
| 7 October 2025 | Water in | 9am | 3.2m |
| 19 October 2025 | Water out | 8pm | 3.1m |
| 21 October 2025 | Water in | 9.12am | 3.1m |