Fishermans Paradise today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 2:30–4:30 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 1:00–5:00 pm Poor beach day · 4/10
- Waves · water 3.7 ft · 65 °F slight · 8.1 s from the south-southeast
- Wind · air 4 mph · 64 °F from the WSW, gusts 15 · clear sky
- Surf today 2.6–4.0 ft Fair day · 5/10 · 6:00–10:00 am
- Sun 5:59 am–7:25 pm 13 h 26 min of daylight
- Moon 89% · 11:17 pm waning gibbous · rises at 11:17 pm
- Best time to dive 9:40 am–12:40 pm great day · 9/10
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Fishermans Paradise the sun rises at 5:59 am and sets at 7:25 pm: 13 h 26 min of daylight. The moon is 89% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 11:17 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:57 am to 3:57 am and from 2:29 pm to 4:29 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is slight, with 3.7 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the west-southwest (4 mph). Clear sky, 64 °F.
Fishing in Fishermans Paradise today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:57–3:57 am
- Steady pressure (30.09 inHg), light offshore wind (5 mph) and some swell (3.4 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:00 am to 4:00 am, combines a major period and some swell. Also worth a try from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm, with a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 6:50 pm to 7:50 pm, with sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: Australasian snapper, John Dory, striped mullet and bluefish. October is one of the months when these are seen most: John Dory. What you can catch
We don't show the tide for Fishermans Paradise, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Fishermans Paradise
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Onshore breeze (10 mph)
- UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 65 °F (cool)
- Feels like 68 °F: a bit cool
- Swim with care: 3.9 ft waves every 8 s; moderate rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.9 ft
3.9 ft waves every 8 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 65 °F
Cool: refreshing on a hot day.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 8 · SPF 50
Max UV 8 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 10 mph
Onshore breeze (10 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Fishermans Paradise, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings sunshine and little wind, though with cool air and some waves.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Fishermans Paradise
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- Conjola Beach 4.4 mi · SE
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Cunjurong Beach 4.5 mi · SE
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Manyana Beach 4.7 mi · SE
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Flatrock Beach 4.8 mi · E
- Parking
- Dee Beach 4.9 mi · E
- Parking
- Monument Beach 5.0 mi · E
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Buckley's Beach 5.0 mi · S
- Washerwomens Beach 5.1 mi · E
- Restrooms
- Parking
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches and amenities: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Webcams near Fishermans Paradise
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Tides in Fishermans Paradise
Tides in Fishermans Paradise: not available yet
There is no tide station near Fishermans Paradise, and we can't rely on the global tide model on this coast: for now we don't show its tide.
Meanwhile, see the tide in Lake Conjola · 3.5 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Fishermans Paradise
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.8 ft
- Significant3.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest7.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 7.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 7.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces southeast and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 4.7 ft with a period of 9 s, from the south-southeast (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water warms over the next few days: about 66.0 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.0 °F).
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 8:58 am (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from Manly Hydraulics Laboratory, through the WMO Global Telecommunication System (GTS), via NOAA OSMC (public domain, CC0).
Surf in Fishermans Paradise today
Surf today
Fair- 2.6–4.0 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 3.4 ft swell at 7 s from the southeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Light offshore wind (8 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Light: First light 5:33 am · sunrise 5:59 am · sunset 7:25 pm · last light 7:52 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 64.6 °F–65.5 °F: a 3/2 fullsuit.
- Energy: 110 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:00 am to 10:00 am, has a good size and light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell. 4:00 pm to 7:52 pm can also work, with a good size, though with a short-period swell.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Fishermans Paradise today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 3.1 ft swell at 8 s from the southeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (6 mph)
- 0.5 mph current toward the north-northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 3.6 ft at 7 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 64.6–65.5 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 7:52 pm. Waning gibbous (89%), rising at 11:17 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:40 am to 12:40 pm, combines light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell.
We don't have a reliable tide for Fishermans Paradise, so slack water doesn't count in the rating.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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- Jones Beach Bannisters Point Fish seen: Atypichthys strigatus, Herring Cale, Aplodactylus lophodon, Parma microlepis 6.6 mi
- SCUDA Ulladulla 9.3 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Sites and fish: Reef Life Survey / IMOS NRMN, CC BY 4.0; fish names, Wikidata.
Weather in Fishermans Paradise
Now in Fishermans Paradise
- Low / high
- 50 / 67 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 2%
- Clouds
- 15%
- Humidity
- 68%
- Dew pointDew point
- 53 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 3 · moderate
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 23
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising · now Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Rising now (+0.06 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.23 inHg. Rising pressure: anglers say fish bite less for a while. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 54° | 51° | 54° | 64° | 67° | 67° | 65° | 62° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 NW | 5 W | 7 WSW | 4 WSW | 8 ESE | 9 SE | 6 SE | 3 SSE |
| Gusts | 10 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 14 | 7 |
| Waves | 3.0 ft | 3.4 ft | 3.6 ft | 3.7 ft | 3.6 ft | 3.7 ft | 4.1 ft | 4.4 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 am 64° 4 WSW 3.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 67° 8 ESE 3.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 67° 9 SE 3.7 ft
- 6:00 pm 65° 6 SE 4.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 62° 3 SSE 4.4 ft
- 12:00 am 58° 2 WNW 4.7 ft
- 3:00 am 54° 4 WNW 4.6 ft
- 6:00 am 56° 4 NW 4.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 50 / 67 °F | 10 mph S | 4.7 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 54 / 72 °F | 15 mph NNE | 4.7 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 60 / 83 °F | 13 mph NNE | 4.0 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 63 / 67 °F | 10 mph SSE | 3.9 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 63 / 71 °F | 15 mph NE | 3.7 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 62 / 80 °F | 13 mph N | 3.5 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 61 / 71 °F | 14 mph E | 3.0 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 61 / 70 °F | 15 mph WSW | 3.7 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 58 / 68 °F | 21 mph SSW | 4.7 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 57 / 73 °F | 15 mph SSE | 7.7 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 58 / 64 °F | 16 mph S | 9.3 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 53 / 70 °F | 17 mph NNE | 6.0 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 57 / 75 °F | 17 mph NNE | 6.7 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 63 / 79 °F | 11 mph NNE | 6.4 ft |
- Fri 30 Overcast 54° / 72° 4.7 ft
- Sat 31 Heavy drizzle 60° / 83° 4.0 ft
- Sun 1 Drizzle 63° / 67° 3.9 ft
- Mon 2 Heavy drizzle 63° / 71° 3.7 ft
- Tue 3 Light rain 62° / 80° 3.5 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 61° / 71° 3.0 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 61° / 70° 3.7 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore.
- The models They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about temperature tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−3.9 °F; normal high: 71 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 8:58 am (local time).
The sun in Fishermans Paradise
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:01 am
- Full dark 8:24 pm
- Civil dawn 5:33 am
- Civil dusk 7:52 pm
- Solar noon 12:42 pm (68° high)
- Daylight 13 h 26 min (+2 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:51 pm
- Full dark 8:24 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,345,674 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Fishermans Paradise
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,459 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:57–3:57 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:29–4:29 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:13–8:13 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 10:47–11:47 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Mon, Nov 2 · 7:29 amNov 2 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 6:03 pmNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 10:48 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Wed, Nov 25 · 1:54 amNov 25 in 27 days
Perigee on October 29, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 27 to 29: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Fishermans Paradise
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Fishermans Paradise Facilities: 1 lane · up to 10 trailer spaces · restrooms · dock · free 0.4 mi
- Yooralla Bay, Lake Conjola Facilities: 1 lane · up to 10 trailer spaces · dock · free · in poor condition 2.1 mi
- Yooralla Bay, Lake Conjola Facilities: 1 lane · up to 10 trailer spaces · free · in poor condition 2.1 mi
- Boat launching ramp - Havilland Street - Conjola Park Facilities: 2 lanes · 20–50 trailer spaces · dock · free 2.2 mi
- Berringer Lake Boat Ramp Facilities: 1 lane · up to 10 trailer spaces · free 3.6 mi
- Boat ramp 3.6 mi
- Aney Street Boat Ramp - Lake Conjola Facilities: High tide only · 1 lane · up to 10 trailer spaces · lighting · free 3.9 mi
- Lake Conjola Entrance boat ramp Facilities: Shallow at times · 1 lane · 11–20 trailer spaces · restrooms · fish-cleaning table · free 4.2 mi
- Cunjurong Point Boat Ramp Facilities: High tide only · 1 lane · up to 10 trailer spaces · restrooms · free 4.3 mi
- Bendalong Boat Harbour Ocean Ramp Facilities: Shallow at times · 2 lanes · up to 10 trailer spaces · restrooms · lighting · free 5.4 mi
- Bendalong Boat Harbour 5.4 mi
- Early Bait & Tackle 9.1 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps. Boat ramp facilities: Transport for NSW (CC BY 4.0).
Tides near Fishermans ParadiseTides nearby
- Lake Conjola3.5 mi
- Manyana4.6 mi
- Berrara6.3 mi
- Mollymook Beach7.1 mi
- Ulladulla9.1 mi
- Sussex Inlet9.4 mi
- Burrill Lake11 mi
- Basin View12 mi
- St. Georges Basin13 mi
- Sanctuary Point13 mi
Fishermans Paradise at a glance
- Town or city of about 464 people. Coordinates: 35.230° S, 150.445° E.
- It is 104 mi southwest of Sydney, the main place in New South Wales. The sun rises 1 min later and sets 5 min later than in Sydney.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Conjola Beach (4.4 mi), Buckleys Beach (4.5 mi), Flat Rock (4.8 mi), Dee (4.9 mi).
Questions about Fishermans ParadiseQuestions
What time is sunset today in Fishermans Paradise?
At 7:25 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:52 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Fishermans Paradise?
At 5:58 am. First light comes at 4:59 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 89% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 6:03 pm.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 27 to 29, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:57–3:57 am, Minor 7:13–8:13 am, Major 2:29–4:29 pm, Minor 10:47–11:47 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Fishermans Paradise?
Partly cloudy, from 50 °F to 67 °F, with a light breeze from the west-southwest (4 mph) and a 2% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Fishermans Paradise?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.7 ft waves with a period of 8.1 s from the south-southeast. The water is 64.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Fishermans Paradise?
The best time to visit Fishermans Paradise is from October to January and in April: highs of 70 °F to 78 °F, about 8 rainy days a month and 8 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).