Scotts Head tides today
- Tide now -2.1 ft ↓ falling · low 5:37 pm (-2.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 10:30–11:20 pm average day · 5/10
- Water 70 °F
- Wind · air 8 mph · 70 °F from the ESE, gusts 18 · clear sky
- Sun 5:55 am–7:09 pm 13 h 13 min of daylight
- Moon 89% · 10:51 pm waning gibbous · rises at 10:51 pm
- Pressure 30.16 inHg steady · steady tomorrow
- Coefficient 85 average coefficient · spring tides Oct 27–29
Today in Scotts Head there are high tides at 10:56 am (3.1 ft) and 11:27 pm (1.0 ft) and low tides at 4:15 am and 5:37 pm. Tide coefficient 85. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 5:37 pm. The sun rises at 5:55 am and sets at 7:09 pm: 13 h 13 min of daylight. The moon is 89% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 10:51 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. There's a gentle breeze from the east-southeast (8 mph). Clear sky, 70 °F.
Fishing in Scotts Head today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 4:15 am
- Major period 1:46–3:46 am
- Rising pressure (+0.12 inHg in 24 h) and light offshore wind (4 mph)
- 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, 3:10 am to 3:50 am, combines the 4:15 am low tide and a major period, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 10:30 pm to 11:20 pm, with the 11:27 pm high tide and moonrise, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 4:40 pm to 6:40 pm, with the 5:37 pm low tide, sunset and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: Australasian snapper, yellowtail amberjack, striped mullet and John Dory. What you can catch
Tides in Scotts Head
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 4:15 am -2.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:56 am 3.1 ft · coef. 85
- ▼ Next low tide 5:37 pm -2.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:27 pm 1.0 ft · coef. 81
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 46 min to low tide at 5:37 pm.
Tide coefficient 85 for the 10:56 am high tide and 81 for the 11:27 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 5.4 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 December 25 (3.8 ft) and the lowest, on July 16 (-2.7 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above mean sea level. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. mean sea level
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 27 (coefficient 94, 5.5 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 38, 2.8 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 · 7:09 pm | Low tide 4:15 am · -2.2 ft | High tide 10:56 am · 3.1 ft | Low tide 5:37 pm · -2.2 ft | High tide 11:27 pm · 1.0 ft | Coef. 85 | 89% | Major periods 1:46 am · 2:18 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:54 am · 7:09 pm | Low tide 5:03 am · -2.0 ft | High tide 11:51 am · 3.0 ft | Low tide 6:41 pm · -2.0 ft | — | Coef. 76 | 80% | Major periods 2:51 am · 3:23 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 5:54 am · 7:10 pm | High tide 12:29 am · 0.7 ft | Low tide 5:59 am · -1.7 ft | High tide 12:51 pm · 2.7 ft | Low tide 7:51 pm · -1.9 ft | Coef. 71 | 70% | Major periods 3:55 am · 4:25 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:53 am · 7:11 pm | High tide 1:40 am · 0.6 ft | Low tide 7:06 am · -1.4 ft | High tide 1:58 pm · 2.5 ft | Low tide 9:03 pm · -1.8 ft | Coef. 63 | 59% | Major periods 4:55 am · 5:24 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:52 am · 7:12 pm | High tide 2:58 am · 0.6 ft | Low tide 8:25 am · -1.2 ft | High tide 3:07 pm · 2.3 ft | Low tide 10:08 pm · -1.9 ft | Coef. 59 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:51 am · 6:18 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:51 am · 7:13 pm | High tide 4:12 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 9:47 am · -1.2 ft | High tide 4:14 pm · 2.1 ft | Low tide 11:03 pm · -2.0 ft | Coef. 62 | 37% | Major periods 6:43 am · 7:07 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 5:50 am · 7:13 pm | High tide 5:14 am · 1.2 ft | Low tide 11:01 am · -1.3 ft | High tide 5:14 pm · 2.0 ft | Low tide 11:49 pm · -2.1 ft | Coef. 67 | 27% | Major periods 7:30 am · 7:53 pm | Low |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above mean sea level. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Scotts Head has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 1.0 mi away). It may differ from the real tide by a few minutes and inches, and more with wind or storms. Heights are above mean sea level, not chart datum, so low tides are negative. Not for navigation.
Model attribution: FES2022 Tide was produced by LEGOS, NOVELTIS and CLS, funded by CNES, and distributed by AVISO (https://doi.org/10.24400/527896/a01-2024.004), AVISO licence (https://www.aviso.altimetry.fr/fileadmin/documents/data/License_Aviso.pdf). Modified by TidePlanet: constants interpolated from the nearest model cells offshore; heights above mean sea level.
The sea at Scotts Head
Sea state
The wave model doesn't reach Scotts Head: it's on inland water (an estuary, sound or sheltered bay) or far from the open sea. Wind is still available right here.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces east and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
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 70.5 °F by Wednesday 4.
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 4:51 pm (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).
Weather in Scotts Head
Now in Scotts Head
- Low / high
- 54 / 73 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 1%
- Clouds
- 0%
- Humidity
- 51%
- Dew pointDew point
- 51 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 2 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 31
- 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 (−0.02 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.19 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. 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 | 59° | 55° | 56° | 66° | 73° | 71° | 68° | 62° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 SW | 5 W | 3 W | 3 W | 4 SE | 10 ESE | 6 ESE | 1 WSW |
| Gusts | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 22 | 14 | 6 |
| 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 |
- 6:00 pm 68° 6 ESE
- 9:00 pm 62° 1 WSW
- 12:00 am 58° 5 W
- 3:00 am 54° 4 W
- 6:00 am 55° 4 W
- 9:00 am 66° 3 W
- 12:00 pm 73° 5 ESE
- 3:00 pm 72° 10 E
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 54 / 73 °F | 10 mph S | 10:56 am · 11:27 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 53 / 73 °F | 10 mph ENE | 11:51 am | |
| Sat 31 | 61 / 74 °F | 17 mph NNE | 12:29 am · 12:51 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 64 / 74 °F | 13 mph NNE | 1:40 am · 1:58 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 63 / 73 °F | 10 mph SSE | 2:58 am · 3:07 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 64 / 76 °F | 12 mph N | 4:12 am · 4:14 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 63 / 76 °F | 9 mph NNE | 5:14 am · 5:14 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 62 / 84 °F | 8 mph NNW | 6:06 am · 6:07 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 60 / 76 °F | 15 mph SW | 6:50 am · 6:54 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 60 / 76 °F | 12 mph NE | 7:30 am · 7:38 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 61 / 75 °F | 17 mph S | 8:07 am · 8:19 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 61 / 71 °F | 12 mph SE | 8:42 am · 8:59 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 58 / 75 °F | 13 mph NNE | 9:18 am · 9:37 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 63 / 75 °F | 18 mph NNE | 9:53 am · 10:16 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 53° / 73° 10 mph
- Sat 31 Overcast 61° / 74° 17 mph
- Sun 1 Thunderstorm 64° / 74° 13 mph
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 63° / 73° 10 mph
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 64° / 76° 12 mph
- Wed 4 Overcast 63° / 76° 9 mph
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 62° / 84° 8 mph
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.
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−3.0 °F; normal high: 76 °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 4:51 pm (local time).
The sun in Scotts Head
Sunrise and sunset
- 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 (73° high)
- Daylight 13 h 13 min (+2 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:36 pm
- Full dark 8:04 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,345,847 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Scotts Head
Moon phase and position
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
- 7:17–8:17 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 10:21–11:21 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 Scotts Head
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Jetty 6.1 mi
- Jetty 9.0 mi
- Jetty 9.2 mi
- Forsters Beach Boat Ramp Facilities: Shallow at times · 2 lanes · up to 10 trailer spaces · restrooms · free 0.2 mi
- Weir Reserve Boat Ramp Facilities: 1 lane · up to 10 trailer spaces · restrooms · fish-cleaning table · free · in poor condition 0.7 mi
- Boultons Crossing Boat Ramp Facilities: Shallow at times · 1 lane · up to 10 trailer spaces · restrooms · fee 2.9 mi
- Belmore Channel - South Nambucca Facilities: Shallow at times · 1 lane · fuel · free · in poor condition 3.7 mi
- Nursery Road Boat Ramp 4.1 mi
- Newee Creek - Macksville Facilities: Shallow at times · 1 lane · free · in poor condition 4.7 mi
- Stuarts Point Boat Ramp Facilities: High tide only · 2 lanes · up to 10 trailer spaces · restrooms · free · in poor condition 5.1 mi
- North Macksville Boat Ramp Facilities: 2 lanes · up to 10 trailer spaces · restrooms · fish-cleaning table · dock · lighting · free 5.4 mi
- Inner Harbour 7.0 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).
Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.35 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.5 mi.
From the shoreline (1,100 ft from Scotts Head) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.35 mi
- 33 ft deep0.5 mi
- 66 ft deep1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.35 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. 33 ft deep 0.5 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (1 mi): for deeper dives, 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 Scotts HeadTides nearby
- Nambucca Heads7.3 mi
- South West Rocks9.9 mi
- Arakoon11 mi
- Valla Beach11 mi
- Jerseyville12 mi
- Kinchela17 mi
- Urunga17 mi
- Smithtown19 mi
- Mylestom20 mi
- Frederickton21 mi
Scotts Head at a glance
- Town or city of about 865 people. Coordinates: 30.748° S, 152.996° E.
- It is 240 mi northeast of Sydney, the main place in New South Wales. The sun rises 3 min earlier and sets 12 min earlier than in Sydney.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Middle Beach (1.5 mi), Grassy Beach (2.7 mi), Fosters Beach (3.5 mi), South Beach (3.5 mi).
Questions about Scotts HeadQuestions
What time is high tide today in Scotts Head?
Today in Scotts Head there are high tides at 10:56 am (3.1 ft) and 11:27 pm (1.0 ft) and low tides at 4:15 am and 5:37 pm. Tide coefficient 85.
What time is sunset today in Scotts Head?
At 7:09 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:34 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Scotts Head?
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 7:17–8:17 am, Major 2:18–4:18 pm, Minor 10:21–11:21 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Scotts Head?
Clear sky, from 54 °F to 73 °F, with a gentle breeze from the east-southeast (8 mph) and a 1% chance of rain.
When is the best time to visit Scotts Head?
The best time to visit Scotts Head is from September to October: highs of 72 °F to 75 °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: global FES2022 model (AVISO/CNES), licensed AVISO; constants for this place computed by TidePlanet from the nearest model cells offshore. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).