Lake Cathie tides today
- Tide now 4.4 ft ↑ rising · high 11:33 am (5.0 ft)
- Best time to fish 5:10–7:10 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 11:00 am–4:00 pm Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves · water 3.5 ft · 69 °F slight · 8.2 s from the south-southeast
- Wind · air 2 mph · 71 °F from the SSW, gusts 11 · clear sky
- Surf today 3.1–4.8 ft Fair day · 5/10 · 4:00–7:36 pm
- Sun 5:55 am–7:10 pm 13 h 15 min of daylight
- Moon 89% · 10:55 pm waning gibbous · rises at 10:55 pm
Today in Lake Cathie there are high tides at 11:33 am (5.0 ft) and 11:59 pm (3.1 ft) and low tides at 4:50 am and 6:13 pm. Tide coefficient 85. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 11:33 am. The sun rises at 5:55 am and sets at 7:10 pm: 13 h 15 min of daylight. The moon is 89% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 10:55 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:47 am to 3:47 am and from 2:19 pm to 4:19 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is slight, with 3.5 ft waves. There's a light air from the south-southwest (2 mph). Clear sky, 71 °F.
Fishing in Lake Cathie today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 6:13 pm
- Sunset at 7:10 pm, golden hour from 6:37 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.19 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (6 mph) and some swell (4.7 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 85 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:10 pm to 7:10 pm, combines the 6:13 pm low tide, sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm, with the 11:33 am high tide, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 3:50 am to 5:50 am, with the 4:50 am low tide, sunrise and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: Australasian snapper, striped mullet, yellowtail amberjack and John Dory. October is one of the months when these are seen most: Australasian snapper and John Dory. What you can catch
Beach day in Lake Cathie
Is it a beach day?
1 good hour- Sunny
- Feels like 78 °F: pleasant
- Onshore breeze (8 mph)
- Water at 70 °F (cool)
- Swim with care: 4.1 ft waves every 9 s; high rip current risk
- UV 10 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 4.1 ft
4.1 ft waves every 9 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. High rip current risk. If you're caught in a rip current, don't swim against it: swim parallel to shore and wave for help. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 70 °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–3:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 8 mph
Onshore breeze (8 mph).
- Tide & sand 6:13 pm
Low tide at 4:50 am and 6:13 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 11:33 am and 11:59 pm.
The best window, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, brings sunshine, pleasant temperatures and little wind, though with some waves and 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 Lake Cathie
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- Rainbow Beach 1.8 mi · S
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Dogs allowed
- Lighthouse Beach 2.9 mi · NE
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Dogs allowed
- Pilot Beach 6.1 mi · S
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- No dogs
- Washhouse Beach 6.2 mi · S
- Restrooms
- Parking
- No dogs
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
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Tides in Lake Cathie
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 4:50 am 0.5 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 11:33 am 5.0 ft · coef. 85
- ▼ Low tide 6:13 pm 0.5 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:59 pm 3.1 ft · coef. 81
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 1 h 35 min to high tide at 11:33 am.
Tide coefficient 85 for the 11:33 am high tide and 81 for the 11:59 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 4.5 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on June 16 (5.8 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (0.2 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above chart datum: the lowest astronomical tide (LAT), the zero of nautical charts in Europe. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. chart datum (LAT)
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 28 (coefficient 94, 4.6 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 38, 2.5 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 5:55 am · 7:10 pm | Low tide 4:50 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 11:33 am · 5.0 ft | Low tide 6:13 pm · 0.5 ft | High tide 11:59 pm · 3.1 ft | Coef. 85 | 89% | Major periods 1:47 am · 2:19 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:54 am · 7:11 pm | Low tide 5:38 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 12:26 pm · 4.9 ft | Low tide 7:14 pm · 0.6 ft | — | Coef. 77 | 80% | Major periods 2:51 am · 3:23 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 5:53 am · 7:12 pm | High tide 12:58 am · 2.9 ft | Low tide 6:34 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 1:23 pm · 4.7 ft | Low tide 8:21 pm · 0.8 ft | Coef. 73 | 70% | Major periods 3:55 am · 4:26 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:52 am · 7:13 pm | High tide 2:07 am · 2.8 ft | Low tide 7:37 am · 1.1 ft | High tide 2:27 pm · 4.5 ft | Low tide 9:31 pm · 0.8 ft | Coef. 65 | 59% | Major periods 4:56 am · 5:25 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:51 am · 7:14 pm | High tide 3:25 am · 2.8 ft | Low tide 8:51 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 3:35 pm · 4.3 ft | Low tide 10:37 pm · 0.8 ft | Coef. 61 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:52 am · 6:18 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:50 am · 7:14 pm | High tide 4:40 am · 3.0 ft | Low tide 10:11 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 4:42 pm · 4.1 ft | Low tide 11:32 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 65 | 37% | Major periods 6:43 am · 7:07 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 5:49 am · 7:15 pm | High tide 5:42 am · 3.3 ft | Low tide 11:28 am · 1.1 ft | High tide 5:43 pm · 4.0 ft | — | Coef. 70 | 27% | Major periods 7:31 am · 7:53 pm | Low |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above chart datum (LAT). Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Lake Cathie has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Port Macquarie (TICON-4), 9.3 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: see https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database#modifications-to-source-data
The sea at Lake Cathie
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.7 ft
- Significant3.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest7.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 7.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 7.0 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces east and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Saturday 31: 5.2 ft with a period of 7 s, from the east-northeast (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →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 about normal for late October.
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 9:58 am (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from Manly Hydraulics Laboratory, via the E.U. Copernicus Marine Service. Generated using E.U. Copernicus Marine Service Information (doi:10.48670/moi-00036).
Surf in Lake Cathie today
Surf today
Fair- 3.1–4.8 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 4.3 ft swell at 8 s from the south, a bit short
- Light onshore wind (7 mph): a bit of chop
- Falling tide (low tide at 6:13 pm)
- Light: First light 5:29 am · sunrise 5:55 am · sunset 7:10 pm · last light 7:36 pm
- Tide: low 4:50 am (0.5 ft), high 11:33 am (5.0 ft), low 6:13 pm (0.5 ft) and high 11:59 pm (3.1 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 69.1 °F: a springsuit or a 2 mm fullsuit.
- Energy: 230 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 4:00 pm to 7:36 pm, has a good size. 5:29 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.
Diving in Lake Cathie today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (11:33 am): little current from 11:10 am to 11:50 am
- 3.0 ft swell at 6 s from the south-southeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (5 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the west, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 4:50 am (4:30–5:10 am), high tide 11:33 am (11:10–11:50 am), low tide 6:13 pm (5:50–6:40 pm) and high tide 11:59 pm (11:30 pm–12:30 am)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 3.3 ft at 7 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 69.1 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 7:36 pm. Waning gibbous (89%), rising at 10:55 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:40 am to 12:20 pm, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
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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- Cathie Wall Fish seen: Trachurus novaezelandiae, Trachinops taeniatus, Scorpis lineolata, Parma unifasciata 1.3 mi
- Bonnys 12 Fish seen: Trachurus novaezelandiae, Long-finned pike, Atypichthys strigatus, Trachinops taeniatus 2.7 mi
- The Maze Fish seen: Trachurus novaezelandiae, Scorpis aequipinnis, Trachinops taeniatus, Pempheris multiradiata 2.8 mi
- Nth of Pinnacles (662) Fish seen: Parma unifasciata, Ophthalmolepis lineolatus, Australasian snapper, yellowtail amberjack 9.4 mi
- Steves Bommie (668) Fish seen: Trachinops taeniatus, Ophthalmolepis lineolatus, combfish, Atypichthys strigatus 9.4 mi
- SE lumps (66A) Fish seen: One-spot puller, Morwong fuscus, Parupeneus spilurus, Parma unifasciata 9.4 mi
- Cod Gardens (CODGAR) Fish seen: Parma unifasciata, Scorpis lineolata, Trachinops taeniatus, Parupeneus spilurus 9.4 mi
- Geek Flats (667) Fish seen: One-spot puller, Parma unifasciata, Ophthalmolepis lineolatus, Scorpis lineolata 9.4 mi
- Cod Grounds Pinnacles Fish seen: combfish, Trachinops taeniatus, Parma unifasciata, Ophthalmolepis lineolatus 9.4 mi
- Z - 3 (666) Fish seen: Atypichthys strigatus, One-spot puller, Parma unifasciata, Enoplosus armatus 11 mi
- Cod Grounds Marine Park 9.5 mi
- Scuba Haven 6.9 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 Lake Cathie
Now in Lake Cathie
- Low / high
- 50 / 76 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 0%
- Humidity
- 46%
- Dew pointDew point
- 49 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 6 · high
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 30
- 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 (+0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.08 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 | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 54° | 51° | 53° | 66° | 76° | 75° | 68° | 59° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 W | 6 WNW | 4 WNW | 2 W | 5 SE | 8 ESE | 6 SE | 4 SW |
| Gusts | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 19 | 15 | 7 |
| Waves | 3.3 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.6 ft | 4.1 ft | 4.7 ft | 5.1 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 66° 2 W 3.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 76° 5 SE 3.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 75° 8 ESE 4.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 68° 6 SE 4.7 ft
- 9:00 pm 59° 4 SW 5.1 ft
- 12:00 am 55° 5 W 5.1 ft
- 3:00 am 53° 4 W 5.2 ft
- 6:00 am 55° 3 W 5.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 50 / 76 °F | 8 mph SSW | 5.1 ft | 11:33 am · 11:59 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 51 / 75 °F | 9 mph NE | 5.2 ft | 12:26 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 57 / 79 °F | 11 mph NNE | 5.2 ft | 12:58 am · 1:23 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 60 / 78 °F | 6 mph N | 5.1 ft | 2:07 am · 2:27 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 61 / 77 °F | 8 mph SSE | 3.5 ft | 3:25 am · 3:35 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 62 / 79 °F | 7 mph NNW | 3.3 ft | 4:40 am · 4:42 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 61 / 80 °F | 8 mph ENE | 3.1 ft | 5:42 am · 5:43 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 58 / 83 °F | 13 mph WNW | 3.0 ft | 6:33 am · 6:36 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 57 / 77 °F | 15 mph SW | 3.1 ft | 7:17 am · 7:23 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 56 / 79 °F | 8 mph N | 6.0 ft | 7:57 am · 8:06 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 60 / 71 °F | 14 mph S | 8.8 ft | 8:36 am · 8:46 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 57 / 72 °F | 8 mph SE | 7.7 ft | 9:13 am · 9:25 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 56 / 77 °F | 12 mph NNE | 5.7 ft | 9:49 am · 10:04 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 60 / 79 °F | 11 mph NNE | 6.9 ft | 10:26 am · 10:42 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 51° / 75° 5.2 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 57° / 79° 5.2 ft
- Sun 1 Light showers 60° / 78° 5.1 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 61° / 77° 3.5 ft
- Tue 3 Thunderstorm 62° / 79° 3.3 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 61° / 80° 3.1 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 58° / 83° 3.0 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. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about temperature on Sunday 1. See the models →
- Outlook The next few weeks look normal for the time of year. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+1.9 °F; normal high: 75 °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 9:58 am (local time).
The sun in Lake Cathie
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:59 am
- Full dark 8:06 pm
- Civil dawn 5:29 am
- Civil dusk 7:36 pm
- Solar noon 12:32 pm (72° high)
- Daylight 13 h 15 min (+2 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:37 pm
- Full dark 8:06 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,345,837 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Lake Cathie
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,459 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:47–3:47 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:19–4:19 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:15–8:15 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 10:25–11:25 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 Lake Cathie
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 6.0 mi
- Jetty 6.2 mi
- Jabiru Reserve Boat Ramp Facilities: 1 lane · up to 10 trailer spaces · lighting · free 0.4 mi
- North Haven Facilities: Shallow at times · 2 lanes · 21–50 trailer spaces · restrooms · fish-cleaning table · dock · lighting · free 6.5 mi
- Stingray Creek, North Haven Facilities: 1 lane · up to 10 trailer spaces · restrooms · fish-cleaning table · lighting · free 6.8 mi
- Gogleys Boat Ramp Facilities: 2 lanes · up to 10 trailer spaces · restrooms · fish-cleaning table · lighting · free 6.9 mi
- Queens Lake Sailing Club Reserve Boat Ramp Facilities: 1 lane · up to 10 trailer spaces · free 7.3 mi
- Tunis Street Boat Ramp Facilities: 1 lane · up to 10 trailer spaces · restrooms · dock · lighting · free 7.4 mi
- Laurieton United Services Club Boat Ramp Facilities: 2 lanes · up to 10 trailer spaces · fish-cleaning table · dock · lighting · free 7.6 mi
- Laurie St Wharf, Laurieton Facilities: 1 lane · up to 10 trailer spaces · fish-cleaning table · dock · lighting · free 7.7 mi
- Tackle shop 6.7 mi
- Ned Kelly's Bait & Tackle 8.9 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 1 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (1,000 ft from Lake Cathie) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.6 mi
- 33 ft deep1 mi
- 66 ft deep1.9 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.6 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 1 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
Rough estimate: here the data comes in cells of about 0.3 mi and misses details near shore (rocks, sandbars, small coves).
Source: NOAA ETOPO 2022 (CC0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near Lake CathieTides nearby
- Bonny Hills2.8 mi
- North Haven6.3 mi
- Camden Haven7.3 mi
- Port Macquarie9.0 mi
- North Shore11 mi
- Harrington26 mi
- Crescent Head26 mi
- Manning Point26 mi
- Cundletown31 mi
- Kempsey33 mi
Lake Cathie at a glance
- Town or city of about 3,342 people. Coordinates: 31.552° S, 152.855° E.
- It is 186 mi northeast of Sydney, the main place in New South Wales. The sun rises 3 min earlier and sets 10 min earlier than in Sydney.
- The nearest tide station, Port Macquarie, is 9.3 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Lighthouse Beach (1.6 mi), Rainbow Beach (1.8 mi), Bartletts Beach (2.4 mi), Grants Beach (3.4 mi).
Questions about Lake CathieQuestions
What time is high tide today in Lake Cathie?
Today in Lake Cathie there are high tides at 11:33 am (5.0 ft) and 11:59 pm (3.1 ft) and low tides at 4:50 am and 6:13 pm. Tide coefficient 85.
What time is sunset today in Lake Cathie?
At 7:10 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:36 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Lake Cathie?
At 5:54 am. First light comes at 4:58 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 1:47–3:47 am, Minor 7:15–8:15 am, Major 2:19–4:19 pm, Minor 10:25–11:25 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Lake Cathie?
Clear sky, from 50 °F to 76 °F, with a light air from the south-southwest (2 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Lake Cathie?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.5 ft waves with a period of 8.2 s from the south-southeast. The water is 69.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit Lake Cathie?
The best time to visit Lake Cathie is from September to October: highs of 71 °F to 74 °F, about 7 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
Tide: Port Macquarie station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).