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Kinchela today: waves, weather and sun

Thursday, October 29, 2026 · local time (GMT+11) Thu, Oct 29 · GMT+11 C · No station nearby

Today, Thursday, October 29, in Kinchela the sun rises at 5:55 am and sets at 7:09 pm: 13 h 14 min of daylight. The moon is 89% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 10:52 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:46 am to 3:46 am and from 2:18 pm to 4:18 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is slight, with 3.5 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the southeast (5 mph). Clear sky, 73 °F.

Fishing

Fishing in Kinchela today

Fishing forecast, 7 days →

Best time to fish

Solunar activity today: medium
5
Average day · 5 out of 10 2:20–4:20 pm Also 6:40–7:30 pm and 1:50–3:50 am
  • Major period 2:18–4:18 pm
  • Rising pressure (+0.21 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (10 mph) and some swell (3.6 ft waves) to stir the water
  • Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters

Your day at a glance

The best window, 2:20 pm to 4:20 pm, combines a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 6:40 pm to 7:30 pm, with sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 1:50 am to 3:50 am, with a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure.

Species with the most records nearby: Australasian snapper, yellowtail amberjack, striped mullet and John Dory. What you can catch

We don't show the tide for Kinchela, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules

Beach

Beach day in Kinchela

Beach forecast, 7 days →

Is it a beach day?

5 good hours
7
Good beach day · 7 out of 10 11:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Sunny
  • Feels like 76 °F: pleasant
  • Onshore breeze (10 mph)
  • Water at 68 °F (cool)
  • Calm for swimming: 3.6 ft waves; moderate rip current risk
  • UV 10 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen

Today, hour by hour

  • Swimming Calm · 3.6 ft

    3.6 ft waves: calm for swimming. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.

  • Water 68 °F

    Cool: refreshing on a hot day.

  • Sun & sunscreen UV 10 · SPF 50

    Max UV 10 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 11:00 am–2:00 pm (very high UV).

  • Wind 10 mph

    Onshore breeze (10 mph).

  • Tide & sand

    We don't show the tide for Kinchela, so it doesn't count in the rating.

The best window, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, brings sunshine, pleasant temperatures and little wind, though with very high UV.

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 Kinchela

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Tides

Tides in Kinchela

Tides in Kinchela: not available yet

C · No station nearby

There is no tide station near Kinchela, 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 Hat Head · 5.4 mi

The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.

Sea and waves

The sea at Kinchela

7-day waves

Sea stateSea state: slight

Slight Douglas 3 · gentle breeze, Beaufort 3
Waves 3.5 ft · 7.9 s from the south-southeast (159°)
Swell 3.2 ft · 6.3 s from the south-southeast
Current 0.8 mph toward the NW

The waves you may find

  • Most commonMost common1.7 ft
  • Significant3.5 ft
  • Highest expectedHighest7.1 ft

One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 7.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 7.1 ft.

Wind on the coast and offshore

On the coast 5 mph SE · gusts 14
Offshore (18 mi S)Offshore 9 mph SE · gusts 11

Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces east and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.

Cross-onshore Hourly wind →

Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days

Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Saturday 31: 5.4 ft with a period of 7 s, from the northeast (moderate).

Water temperature

Water temperature →
Water now68.0 °F
Today 67.5–68.4 °F air: 54 / 73 °F
Satellite (2 days ago) 68.5 °F measured 2.9 mi away

Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.

Water colder than normal for late October (−2.9 °F).

Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses

Water temperature →

Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 12:18 pm (local time).

Surf

Surf in Kinchela today

Surf hour by hour and 7 days →

Surf today

Fair
5
Fair · 5 out of 10 7:00–7:34 pm 2.6–3.9 ft Also 5:30–9:00 am
  • 2.6–3.9 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
  • 4.2 ft swell at 8 s from the south-southeast, short: weak, messy waves
  • Almost no wind (4 mph): glassy water
  • First or last light of the day
Surf at the shore 2.6–3.9 ft average – sets
Swell 4.2 ft 8 s · SSE · 181 kJ
Wind 4 mph ESE · calm
Water and wetsuit 67.5 °F Springsuit
  • Light: First light 5:30 am · sunrise 5:55 am · sunset 7:09 pm · last light 7:34 pm
  • Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
  • Water at 67.5 °F–68.4 °F: a springsuit or a 2 mm fullsuit.
  • Energy: 181 kJ · Medium power

Today’s surf at a glance

The best window, 7:00 pm to 7:34 pm, has a good size and glassy water, though with a short-period swell. 5:30 am to 9:00 am can also work, with a good size and glassy water, 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.

How it’s calculated · Next 7 days

Diving

Diving in Kinchela today

Diving and snorkeling, 7 days →

Diving and snorkeling today

Likely visibility: good
9
Great day · 9 out of 10 12:30–3:30 pm Also 5:30–6:30 pm
  • 3.0 ft swell at 6 s from the south-southeast: some surge on the bottom
  • Light onshore wind (9 mph)
  • 1.0 mph current toward the west (model)
  • Sun high: more light underwater
Swell 3.0 ft 6 s · from the SSE
Likely visibility Good Snorkeling: poor
Water and suit 67.5 °F 5 mm wetsuit
Current 1.0 mph toward the W
  • Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
  • Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 3.5 ft at 6 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
  • Water at 67.5–68.4 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
  • Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
  • Night dive: dark from 7:34 pm. Waning gibbous (89%), rising at 10:52 pm: a bright night.

Your diving day at a glance

The best window, 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, combines light wind and the sun high, though with current. Also worth a look from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm, with light wind and weak current, though with some swell.

We don't have a reliable tide for Kinchela, 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.

How it works · Next 7 days

Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby

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Weather

Weather in Kinchela

14-day weather

Now in Kinchela

Now 73 °F Clear sky · feels like 75 °F · 54 / 73 °F
Low / high
54 / 73 °F
Rain
0.00 in · 1%
Clouds
2%
Humidity
44%
Dew pointDew point
50 °F
Visibility
15 mi
UV indexUV
10 · very high
Air qualityAir
Fair · 34
Saharan dust
No

Pressure and fishing

  • ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
  • → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
  • ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change

Steady now (+0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.11 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.

Today, hour by hourHour by hour

Hourly weather Wind Surf

Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.

Time 12:00 am3:00 am6:00 am9:00 am12:00 pm3:00 pm6:00 pm9:00 pm
Sky ClearClearClear skyClear skyClear skyClear skyClear skyClear
Temperature 59°55°56°66°73°71°68°62°
Wind (mph) 4 SW5 W3 W3 W4 SE10 ESE6 ESE1 WSW
Gusts 109991322146
Waves 3.4 ft3.7 ft3.7 ft3.6 ft3.5 ft3.6 ft4.1 ft4.7 ft
Rain 0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in
  • 12:00 pm 73° 4 SE 3.5 ft
  • 3:00 pm 71° 10 ESE 3.6 ft
  • 6:00 pm 68° 6 ESE 4.1 ft
  • 9:00 pm 62° 1 WSW 4.7 ft
  • 12:00 am 58° 5 W 4.9 ft
  • 3:00 am 54° 4 W 4.9 ft
  • 6:00 am 55° 4 W 4.9 ft
  • 9:00 am 66° 3 W 4.7 ft

Next 14 daysComing days

Day Sky Low / high Max wind Max wave
Today · 29 Clear sky 54 / 73 °F 10 mph S 4.9 ft
Fri 30 Overcast 53 / 73 °F 10 mph ENE 5.0 ft
Sat 31 Overcast 61 / 74 °F 17 mph NNE 5.4 ft
Sun 1 Thunderstorm 64 / 74 °F 13 mph NNE 5.2 ft
Mon 2 Light drizzle 63 / 73 °F 10 mph SSE 3.5 ft
Tue 3 Light drizzle 64 / 76 °F 12 mph N 3.2 ft
Wed 4 Overcast 63 / 76 °F 9 mph NNE 3.0 ft
Thu 5 Light drizzle 62 / 84 °F 8 mph NNW 4.3 ft
Fri 6 Light drizzle 60 / 76 °F 15 mph SW 5.5 ft
Sat 7 Light drizzle 60 / 76 °F 12 mph NE 4.6 ft
Sun 8 Light drizzle 61 / 75 °F 17 mph S 6.8 ft
Mon 9 Drizzle 61 / 71 °F 12 mph SE 6.0 ft
Tue 10 Overcast 58 / 75 °F 13 mph NNE 4.7 ft
Wed 11 Overcast 63 / 75 °F 18 mph NNE 5.7 ft
  • Fri 30 Overcast 53° / 73° 5.0 ft
  • Sat 31 Overcast 61° / 74° 5.4 ft
  • Sun 1 Thunderstorm 64° / 74° 5.2 ft
  • Mon 2 Light drizzle 63° / 73° 3.5 ft
  • Tue 3 Light drizzle 64° / 76° 3.2 ft
  • Wed 4 Overcast 63° / 76° 3.0 ft
  • Thu 5 Light drizzle 62° / 84° 4.3 ft
See all 14 days →

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 Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain on Sunday 1. See the models →
  • Outlook The next few weeks look normal for the time of year. See the outlook →
  • Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−4.5 °F; normal high: 77 °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 12:18 pm (local time).

Sun

The sun in Kinchela

Sunrise and sunset →

Sunrise and sunset

Rises 5:55 am in the ESE (106°)ESE
Sets 7:09 pm in the WSW (254°)WSW
  • First light 5:00 am
  • Full dark 8:04 pm
  • Civil dawn 5:30 am
  • Civil dusk 7:34 pm
  • Solar noon 12:32 pm (72° high)
  • Daylight 13 h 14 min (+2 min)
  • Evening golden hour 6:36 pm
  • Full dark 8:04 pm

Golden hour and the day-night map

Morning golden hour5:55–6:28 am
Evening golden hour6:36–7:09 pm
Kinchela

Today the sun is 92,345,846 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.

Moon and solunar

The moon in Kinchela

The moon for 7 days →

Moon phase and position

Waning gibbous · 89% 89% illuminated · 18.4 days old New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 6:03 pm
Rises 10:52 pm in the ENE (57°)ENE
Sets 8:49 am tomorrow · in the WNW (303°) · set at 7:46 am
Transit 2:46 am overhead
Visible 9 h 56 min from 10:52 pm to 8:49 am

Today the moon is 226,459 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.

Solunar periods

Today's activity: medium
  • 1:46–3:46 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
  • 2:18–4:18 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
  • 7:16–8:16 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
  • 10:22–11:22 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.

Place

Where to fish in Kinchela

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Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby

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Kinchela at a glance

  • Town or city of about 277 people. Coordinates: 30.994° S, 152.991° E.
  • It is 224 mi northeast of Sydney, the main place in New South Wales. The sun rises 3 min earlier and sets 11 min earlier than in Sydney.
  • Its coast faces east.

Questions about KinchelaQuestions

What time is sunset today in Kinchela?

At 7:09 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:34 pm.

What time is sunrise tomorrow in Kinchela?

At 5:54 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 1:46–3:46 am, Minor 7:16–8:16 am, Major 2:18–4:18 pm, Minor 10:22–11:22 pm. Today's activity is medium.

What's the weather like today in Kinchela?

Clear sky, from 54 °F to 73 °F, with a light breeze from the southeast (5 mph) and a 1% chance of rain.

How is the sea today in Kinchela?

Slight (Douglas 3): 3.5 ft waves with a period of 7.9 s from the south-southeast. The water is 68.0 °F.

When is the best time to visit Kinchela?

The best time to visit Kinchela is from August to October: highs of 70 °F to 76 °F, about 6 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

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