Sussex Inlet tides today
- Tide now 4.9 ft ↑ rising · high 11:02 am (6.0 ft)
- Best time to fish 10:30 am–12:00 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day Not today Poor beach day · 3/10
- Waves · water 4.5 ft · 65 °F moderate · 8.8 s from the south-southeast
- Wind · air 4 mph · 64 °F from the WSW, gusts 15 · mainly clear
- Surf today 3.1–4.8 ft Good day · 6/10 · 9:00–11:00 am
- Sun 5:59 am–7:25 pm 13 h 26 min of daylight
- Moon 89% · 11:16 pm waning gibbous · rises at 11:16 pm
Today in Sussex Inlet there are high tides at 11:02 am (6.0 ft) and 11:56 pm (4.2 ft) and low tides at 4:33 am and 5:49 pm. Tide coefficient 88. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 11:02 am. 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 11:16 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:56 am to 3:56 am and from 2:28 pm to 4:28 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is moderate, with 4.5 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the west-southwest (4 mph). Mainly clear, 64 °F.
Fishing in Sussex Inlet today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 4:33 am
- Major period 1:56–3:56 am
- Steady pressure (30.12 inHg), light cross-shore wind (7 mph) and some swell (4.3 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 88 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:30 am to 5:30 am, combines the 4:33 am low tide, a major period and some swell. Also worth a try from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm, with the 11:02 am high tide, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 11:00 pm to 11:50 pm, with the 11:56 pm high tide and moonrise, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: Australasian snapper, bluefish, striped mullet and John Dory. October is one of the months when these are seen most: John Dory. What you can catch
Beach day in Sussex Inlet
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Onshore breeze (10 mph)
- Water at 65 °F (cool)
- Low tide at 5:49 pm: more sand
- Feels like 69 °F: a bit cool
- Dangerous for swimming: 5.1 ft waves every 9 s; high rip current risk
Dangerous surf during beach hours. Stay out if the red flag is up, and never swim where there is no lifeguard.
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Dangerous · 5.1 ft
5.1 ft waves every 9 s: dangerous for swimming. Stay out if the red flag is up. 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 65 °F
Cool: refreshing on a hot day.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 9 · SPF 50
Max UV 9 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 12:00–2:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 10 mph
Onshore breeze (10 mph).
- Tide & sand 5:49 pm
Low tide at 4:33 am and 5:49 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 11:02 am and 11:56 pm.
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 Sussex Inlet
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- Bherwerre Beach 2.7 mi · SE
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Cudmirrah Beach 3.5 mi · SW
- Parking
- Dogs on leash
Very good water quality 2025-26 season, Beachwatch
- Kirbys Beach 3.7 mi · SW
- Parking
- Dogs on leash
- Berrara Beach 4.6 mi · SW
- Restrooms
- No dogs
- Cave Beach 4.9 mi · E
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Monument Beach 5.8 mi · SW
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Bullocks Hoof 6.2 mi · E
- Flatrock Beach 6.2 mi · SW
- 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
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Bathing water quality: Beachwatch, NSW Government (CC BY 4.0). Full attribution.
Webcams near Sussex Inlet
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Tides in Sussex Inlet
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 4:33 am 1.4 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 11:02 am 6.0 ft · coef. 88
- ▼ Low tide 5:49 pm 0.5 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:56 pm 4.2 ft · coef. 84
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 2 h 2 min to high tide at 11:02 am.
Tide coefficient 88 for the 11:02 am high tide and 84 for the 11:56 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 5.5 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 (6.7 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (0.1 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 95, 5.5 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 38, 2.9 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 | 5:59 am · 7:25 pm | Low tide 4:33 am · 1.4 ft | High tide 11:02 am · 6.0 ft | Low tide 5:49 pm · 0.5 ft | High tide 11:56 pm · 4.2 ft | Coef. 88 | 89% | Major periods 1:56 am · 2:28 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:58 am · 7:26 pm | Low tide 5:24 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 11:54 am · 5.9 ft | Low tide 6:49 pm · 0.6 ft | — | Coef. 80 | 80% | Major periods 3:01 am · 3:33 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 5:57 am · 7:26 pm | High tide 1:00 am · 4.0 ft | Low tide 6:23 am · 1.9 ft | High tide 12:51 pm · 5.6 ft | Low tide 7:54 pm · 0.8 ft | Coef. 76 | 70% | Major periods 4:05 am · 4:36 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:56 am · 7:27 pm | High tide 2:08 am · 3.9 ft | Low tide 7:29 am · 2.0 ft | High tide 1:55 pm · 5.4 ft | Low tide 9:01 pm · 0.9 ft | Coef. 68 | 59% | Major periods 5:05 am · 5:34 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:55 am · 7:28 pm | High tide 3:19 am · 3.9 ft | Low tide 8:43 am · 2.1 ft | High tide 3:03 pm · 5.1 ft | Low tide 10:05 pm · 1.0 ft | Coef. 64 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:01 am · 6:27 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:54 am · 7:29 pm | High tide 4:25 am · 4.1 ft | Low tide 9:59 am · 2.0 ft | High tide 4:13 pm · 5.0 ft | Low tide 11:01 pm · 1.0 ft | Coef. 65 | 37% | Major periods 6:53 am · 7:17 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 5:53 am · 7:30 pm | High tide 5:23 am · 4.4 ft | Low tide 11:11 am · 1.9 ft | High tide 5:17 pm · 4.8 ft | Low tide 11:50 pm · 1.0 ft | Coef. 69 | 27% | Major periods 7:40 am · 8:03 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
Sussex Inlet has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Jervis Bay (TICON-4), 7.3 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 Sussex Inlet
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.2 ft
- Significant4.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest9.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 9.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 9.0 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces south 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 Friday 30: 5.6 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 warms over the next few days: about 65.9 °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 9:00 am (local time).
Surf in Sussex Inlet today
Surf today
Good- 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-southeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Almost no wind (4 mph): glassy water
- Rising tide (high tide at 11:02 am)
- Light: First light 5:32 am · sunrise 5:59 am · sunset 7:25 pm · last light 7:51 pm
- Tide: low 4:33 am (1.4 ft), high 11:02 am (6.0 ft), low 5:49 pm (0.5 ft) and high 11:56 pm (4.2 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 64.6 °F–65.5 °F: a 3/2 fullsuit.
- Energy: 187 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 9:00 am to 11:00 am, has a good size and glassy water, though with a short-period swell. 6:00 am to 8:00 am 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 Sussex Inlet today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around low tide (5:49 pm): little current from 5:30 pm to 6:10 pm
- 4.7 ft swell at 7 s from the south-southeast: strong surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (6 mph)
- 0.3 mph current toward the northwest, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: low tide 4:33 am (4:00–5:00 am), high tide 11:02 am (10:40–11:20 am), low tide 5:49 pm (5:30–6:10 pm) and high tide 11:56 pm (11:30 pm–12:20 am)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 4.5 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 7:51 pm. Waning gibbous (89%), rising at 11:16 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 4:50 pm to 6:50 pm, combines slack water at low tide, light wind and weak current, though with some swell. Also worth a look from 9:50 am to 11:40 am, with slack water at high tide, light wind and the sun high, though with some swell and current.
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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- Summercloud Bay Fish seen: Trachinops taeniatus, Atypichthys strigatus, Trachurus novaezelandiae, Parma microlepis 6.0 mi
- Hyams Beach HPZ Fish seen: Atypichthys strigatus, Giant Pig Fish, Notolabrus gymnogenis, Morwong fuscus 7.1 mi
- St George's Point Fish seen: Scorpis lineolata, Atypichthys strigatus, Parma microlepis, Notolabrus gymnogenis 7.1 mi
- Steamers Fish seen: Atypichthys strigatus, Trachinops taeniatus, Scorpis lineolata, Aplodactylus lophodon 7.2 mi
- Captains Point East Fish seen: Atypichthys strigatus, Herring Cale, Ophthalmolepis lineolatus, Notolabrus gymnogenis 7.5 mi
- Blenheim Beach Fish seen: Atypichthys strigatus, Morwong fuscus, Notolabrus gymnogenis, Herring Cale 7.5 mi
- Greenfield Beach Nth Fish seen: Atypichthys strigatus, Morwong fuscus, Notolabrus gymnogenis, Ophthalmolepis lineolatus 7.5 mi
- Booderee National Park (Commonwealth) 8.7 mi
- Jervis Bay Marine Park 9.5 mi
- Crest Diving 6.0 mi
- Woebegone Dive 9.8 mi
- Dive Jervis Bay 9.8 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
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Weather in Sussex Inlet
Now in Sussex Inlet
- Low / high
- 50 / 67 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 2%
- Clouds
- 36%
- Humidity
- 68%
- Dew pointDew point
- 53 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 3 · moderate
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 22
- 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 | 3.2 ft | 3.9 ft | 4.4 ft | 4.5 ft | 4.5 ft | 4.8 ft | 5.1 ft | 5.3 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 4.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 67° 8 ESE 4.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 67° 9 SE 4.8 ft
- 6:00 pm 65° 6 SE 5.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 62° 3 SSE 5.3 ft
- 12:00 am 58° 2 WNW 5.5 ft
- 3:00 am 54° 4 WNW 5.5 ft
- 6:00 am 56° 4 NW 5.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 50 / 67 °F | 10 mph S | 5.5 ft | 11:02 am · 11:56 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 54 / 72 °F | 15 mph NNE | 5.6 ft | 11:54 am | |
| Sat 31 | 60 / 83 °F | 13 mph NNE | 4.3 ft | 1:00 am · 12:51 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 63 / 67 °F | 10 mph SSE | 4.2 ft | 2:08 am · 1:55 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 63 / 71 °F | 15 mph NE | 3.7 ft | 3:19 am · 3:03 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 62 / 80 °F | 13 mph N | 3.3 ft | 4:25 am · 4:13 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 61 / 71 °F | 14 mph E | 2.8 ft | 5:23 am · 5:17 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 61 / 70 °F | 15 mph WSW | 3.9 ft | 6:12 am · 6:15 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 58 / 68 °F | 21 mph SSW | 4.7 ft | 6:56 am · 7:06 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 57 / 73 °F | 15 mph SSE | 7.8 ft | 7:35 am · 7:52 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 58 / 64 °F | 16 mph S | 9.8 ft | 8:11 am · 8:36 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 53 / 70 °F | 17 mph NNE | 5.6 ft | 8:47 am · 9:18 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 57 / 75 °F | 17 mph NNE | 7.0 ft | 9:21 am · 10:00 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 63 / 79 °F | 11 mph NNE | 6.5 ft | 9:55 am · 10:42 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 54° / 72° 5.6 ft
- Sat 31 Heavy drizzle 60° / 83° 4.3 ft
- Sun 1 Drizzle 63° / 67° 4.2 ft
- Mon 2 Heavy drizzle 63° / 71° 3.7 ft
- Tue 3 Light rain 62° / 80° 3.3 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 61° / 71° 2.8 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 61° / 70° 3.9 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 Saturday 31. 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 (−3.0 °F; normal high: 70 °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 9:00 am (local time).
The sun in Sussex Inlet
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:00 am
- Full dark 8:23 pm
- Civil dawn 5:32 am
- Civil dusk 7:51 pm
- Solar noon 12:41 pm (68° high)
- Daylight 13 h 26 min (+2 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:50 pm
- Full dark 8:23 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,345,684 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Sussex Inlet
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,459 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:56–3:56 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:28–4:28 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:13–8:13 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 10:46–11:46 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 Sussex Inlet
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 7.3 mi
- Nelson Lane Boat Ramp Facilities: 1 lane · 11–20 trailer spaces · restrooms · fish-cleaning table · dock · lighting · free 0.9 mi
- River Road Boat Ramp - Sussex Inlet Facilities: 1 lane · 11–20 trailer spaces · restrooms · fish-cleaning table · free 0.9 mi
- Sussex Road Boat Ramp Facilities: Shallow at times · 1 lane · 11–20 trailer spaces · restrooms · free · in poor condition 1.0 mi
- Pacificana Drive Boat Ramp Facilities: Shallow at times · 1 lane · 11–20 trailer spaces · dock · free · in poor condition 1.1 mi
- Dyball Reserve Facilities: Shallow at times · 1 lane · up to 10 trailer spaces · restrooms · free · in poor condition 2.1 mi
- Swanhaven (The Springs Road) Boat Ramp Facilities: Shallow at times · 1 lane · up to 10 trailer spaces · restrooms · free · in poor condition 2.7 mi
- Boat ramp 2.9 mi
- Island Point Boat Ramp Facilities: Shallow at times · 3 lanes · 11–20 trailer spaces · restrooms · fish-cleaning table · dock · lighting · free 3.9 mi
- Bendalong Boat Harbour 6.6 mi
- The Sussex Tackle Shop 0.8 mi
- Jervis Bay Tackle Co 9.3 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
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.6 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.9 mi.
From the shoreline (1.8 mi from Sussex Inlet) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.6 mi
- 33 ft deep0.9 mi
- 66 ft deep1.7 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 0.9 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 Sussex InletTides nearby
- Berrara3.8 mi
- Sanctuary Point4.3 mi
- St. Georges Basin4.7 mi
- Basin View5.0 mi
- Wrights Beach5.2 mi
- Bream Beach5.3 mi
- Erowal Bay5.4 mi
- Old Erowal Bay6.0 mi
- Jervis Bay Village7.0 mi
- Hyams Beach7.2 mi
Sussex Inlet at a glance
- Town or city of about 3,509 people. Coordinates: 35.157° S, 150.585° E.
- It is 96 mi south of Sydney, the main place in New South Wales. The sun rises 1 min later and sets 4 min later than in Sydney.
- The nearest tide station, Jervis Bay, is 7.3 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Bherwherre Beach (2.8 mi), Five Mile Beach (2.8 mi), Cudmirrah Beach (2.9 mi), Paradise Beach (3.4 mi).
Questions about Sussex InletQuestions
What time is high tide today in Sussex Inlet?
Today in Sussex Inlet there are high tides at 11:02 am (6.0 ft) and 11:56 pm (4.2 ft) and low tides at 4:33 am and 5:49 pm. Tide coefficient 88.
What time is sunset today in Sussex Inlet?
At 7:25 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:51 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Sussex Inlet?
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 1:56–3:56 am, Minor 7:13–8:13 am, Major 2:28–4:28 pm, Minor 10:46–11:46 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Sussex Inlet?
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 Sussex Inlet?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 4.5 ft waves with a period of 8.8 s from the south-southeast. The water is 64.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Sussex Inlet?
The best time to visit Sussex Inlet is from October to January: highs of 69 °F to 77 °F, about 8 rainy days a month and 9 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: Jervis Bay 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).