Pimlico today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 2:20–4:20 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 12:00–5:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 2.8 ft · 72 °F slight · 7.4 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 4 mph · 66 °F from the WSW, gusts 15 · clear sky
- Surf today 1.8–2.8 ft Fair day · 4/10 · 6:00–10:00 am
- Sun 5:56 am–7:04 pm 13 h 8 min of daylight
- Moon 89% · 10:44 pm waning gibbous · rises at 10:44 pm
- Best time to dive 9:30 am–12:30 pm great day · 10/10
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Pimlico the sun rises at 5:56 am and sets at 7:04 pm: 13 h 8 min of daylight. The moon is 89% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 10:44 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:44 am to 3:44 am and from 2:16 pm to 4:16 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is slight, with 2.8 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the west-southwest (4 mph). Clear sky, 66 °F.
Fishing in Pimlico today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:44–3:44 am
- Steady pressure (30.09 inHg), light onshore wind (6 mph) and some swell (3.0 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:40 am to 2:30 am, combines a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also worth a try from 2:20 pm to 4:20 pm, with a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm, with sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: bluefish, striped mullet, Australasian snapper and John Dory. What you can catch
We don't show the tide for Pimlico, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Pimlico
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Feels like 78 °F: pleasant
- Onshore breeze (9 mph)
- Water at 72 °F (nice)
- Rain (0.01 in)
- Swim with care: 3.2 ft waves every 8 s; moderate rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.2 ft
3.2 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 72 °F
Nice for swimming.
- 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 9 mph
Onshore breeze (9 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Pimlico, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings sunshine, pleasant temperatures, little wind and water at 72 °F, though with rain, some waves and very high UV. 9:00 am to 11:00 am can also work, with sunshine, little wind and water at 72 °F, though with 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 Pimlico
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- Mobb's Bay 6.0 mi · NE
- The Spit 6.1 mi · NE
- Restrooms
- Parking
Good water quality 2025-26 season, Beachwatch
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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Bathing water quality: Beachwatch, NSW Government (CC BY 4.0). Full attribution.
Webcams near Pimlico
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Tides in Pimlico
Tides in Pimlico: not available yet
There is no tide station near Pimlico, 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 Empire Vale · 1.9 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Pimlico
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.4 ft
- Significant2.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.6 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 build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 5.0 ft with a period of 10 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 is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water colder than normal for late October (−1.8 °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 8:56 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 Pimlico today
Surf today
Fair- 1.8–2.8 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 2.4 ft swell at 6 s from the south-southeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Light offshore wind (6 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Light: First light 5:31 am · sunrise 5:56 am · sunset 7:04 pm · last light 7:29 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 71.4 °F: a springsuit or a 2 mm fullsuit.
- Energy: 39 kJ · Low 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. 3:00 pm to 7:00 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 Pimlico today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 2.5 ft swell at 6 s from the south-southeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (4 mph)
- 0.3 mph current toward the north, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 3.1 ft at 7 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 71.4 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 7:29 pm. Waning gibbous (89%), rising at 10:44 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, combines light wind, weak current and the sun high.
We don't have a reliable tide for Pimlico, 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
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Pimlico.
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Weather in Pimlico
Now in Pimlico
- Low / high
- 56 / 75 °F
- Rain
- 0.01 in · 25%
- Clouds
- 4%
- Humidity
- 77%
- Dew pointDew point
- 59 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 3 · moderate
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 32
- 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). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. 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 | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Clear sky | Light drizzle | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 59° | 57° | 58° | 67° | 75° | 73° | 69° | 63° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 W | 6 SSW | 6 W | 4 WSW | 5 SE | 9 ESE | 7 E | 4 NE |
| Gusts | 9 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 21 | 17 | 7 |
| Waves | 3.1 ft | 3.0 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.9 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.4 ft | 3.7 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 67° 4 WSW 2.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 75° 5 SE 2.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 73° 9 ESE 3.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 69° 7 E 3.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 63° 4 NE 3.7 ft
- 12:00 am 60° 2 WSW 3.9 ft
- 3:00 am 56° 5 W 4.2 ft
- 6:00 am 58° 4 W 4.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 56 / 75 °F | 9 mph SSE | 3.9 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 55 / 75 °F | 7 mph ENE | 5.0 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 56 / 74 °F | 11 mph NNE | 4.6 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 64 / 83 °F | 11 mph N | 3.8 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 63 / 82 °F | 7 mph S | 3.5 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 66 / 83 °F | 7 mph NNW | 2.8 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 65 / 87 °F | 11 mph NNW | 2.6 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 68 / 81 °F | 10 mph NNW | 2.2 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 62 / 77 °F | 10 mph W | 2.8 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 61 / 79 °F | 9 mph NNE | 2.8 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 62 / 83 °F | 10 mph S | — | |
| Mon 9 | 64 / 74 °F | 10 mph SSE | — | |
| Tue 10 | 59 / 74 °F | 9 mph ENE | — | |
| Wed 11 | 56 / 76 °F | 11 mph NNE | — |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 55° / 75° 5.0 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 56° / 74° 4.6 ft
- Sun 1 Light showers 64° / 83° 3.8 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 63° / 82° 3.5 ft
- Tue 3 Heavy drizzle 66° / 83° 2.8 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 65° / 87° 2.6 ft
- Thu 5 Drizzle 68° / 81° 2.2 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.
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−3.6 °F; normal high: 79 °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 8:56 am (local time).
The sun in Pimlico
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:02 am
- Full dark 7:58 pm
- Civil dawn 5:31 am
- Civil dusk 7:29 pm
- Solar noon 12:30 pm (74° high)
- Daylight 13 h 8 min (+2 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:32 pm
- Full dark 7:58 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,345,880 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Pimlico
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,459 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:44–3:44 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:16–4:16 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:20–8:20 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 10:14–11:14 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 Pimlico
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 5.2 mi
- Jetty 5.5 mi
- Jetty 5.6 mi
- North Wall 6.8 mi
- East Wardell Boat Ramp Facilities: 1 lane · 10 trailer spaces · fish-cleaning table · dock · free 3.0 mi
- Boat ramp 4.1 mi
- Faulks Reserve Boat Ramp Facilities: 1 lane · 24 trailer spaces · restrooms · dock · free 4.1 mi
- Emigrant Creek Boat Ramp Facilities: 2 lanes · 20 trailer spaces · dock · free 4.2 mi
- Fishery Creek Boat Ramp Facilities: 2 lanes · 75 trailer spaces · restrooms · fish-cleaning table · dock · lighting · free 5.1 mi
- Martin Street Boat Harbour 5.6 mi
- Ballina Bait and Tackle 4.6 mi
- Dave's Bait Shop 5.4 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 PimlicoTides nearby
- Wardell2.8 mi
- South Ballina5.1 mi
- Ballina6.0 mi
- Broadwater7.3 mi
- East Ballina7.4 mi
- Skennars Head9.3 mi
- Lennox Head11 mi
- Woodburn14 mi
- Evans Head14 mi
- Suffolk Park17 mi
Pimlico at a glance
- Town or city of about 300 people. Coordinates: 28.915° S, 153.485° E.
- It is 368 mi north of Sydney, the main place in New South Wales. The sun rises 2 min earlier and sets 16 min earlier than in Sydney.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Hermans Wharf (2.4 mi), Robins Beach (3.0 mi), Wardell Wharf (3.1 mi), Beswicks Beach (3.2 mi).
Questions about PimlicoQuestions
What time is sunset today in Pimlico?
At 7:04 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:29 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Pimlico?
At 5:55 am. First light comes at 5:01 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 1:44–3:44 am, Minor 7:20–8:20 am, Major 2:16–4:16 pm, Minor 10:14–11:14 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Pimlico?
Light drizzle, from 56 °F to 75 °F, with a light breeze from the west-southwest (4 mph) and a 25% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Pimlico?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.8 ft waves with a period of 7.4 s from the southeast. The water is 71.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Pimlico?
The best time to visit Pimlico is from August to October: highs of 71 °F to 78 °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
Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).