Yamba tides today
- Tide now 3.5 ft ↓ falling · low 5:15 am (0.8 ft)
- Best time to fish 6:30–7:30 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach tomorrow 7:00–10:00 am Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves · water 3.1 ft · 72 °F slight · 7.7 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 4 mph · 59 °F from the SW, gusts 6 · clear
- Surf today 2.5–3.8 ft Fair day · 5/10 · 8:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sun 5:55 am–7:06 pm 13 h 11 min of daylight
- Moon 80% · 11:48 pm waning gibbous · rises at 11:48 pm
Today in Yamba there is high tide at 12:06 pm (5.3 ft) and low tides at 5:15 am and 6:48 pm. Tide coefficient 78. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 5:15 am. The sun rises at 5:55 am and sets at 7:06 pm: 13 h 11 min of daylight. The moon is 80% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 11:48 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:49 am to 4:49 am and from 3:21 pm to 5:21 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 10 to 12. The sea is slight, with 3.1 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the southwest (4 mph). Clear, 59 °F.
Fishing in Yamba today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 6:48 pm
- Sunset at 7:06 pm, golden hour from 6:34 pm
- Steady pressure (30.18 inHg), light onshore wind (7 mph) and some swell (3.8 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 78 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm, combines the 6:48 pm low tide, sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also worth a try from 5:30 am to 6:10 am, with the 5:15 am low tide, sunrise and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also good from 11:10 am to 1:10 pm, with the 12:06 pm high tide, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: bluefish, Australasian snapper, John Dory and mulloway. October is one of the months when these are seen most: John Dory. What you can catch
Beach day in Yamba
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Feels like 79 °F: pleasant
- Onshore breeze (10 mph)
- Water at 72 °F (nice)
- Low tide at 6:48 pm: more sand
- Swim with care: 3.9 ft waves every 9 s; high rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.9 ft
3.9 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 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–3:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 10 mph
Onshore breeze (10 mph).
- Tide & sand 5:15 am
Low tide at 5:15 am and 6:48 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:06 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 Yamba
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- Yamba Main Beach 0.4 mi · NE
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Convent Beach 0.5 mi · E
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Whiting Beach 0.5 mi · NW
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Turners Beach 0.6 mi · NE
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Pippi Beach 0.7 mi · SE
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Barri Beach 1.6 mi · S
- Iluka Beach 1.9 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Green Point Beach 2.3 mi · S
- 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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Webcams near Yamba
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Tides in Yamba
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 5:15 am 0.8 ft
- ▲ High tide 12:06 pm 5.3 ft · coef. 78
- ▼ Low tide 6:48 pm 0.9 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 5 h 9 min to low tide at 5:15 am.
Tide coefficient 78 for the 12:06 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 (6.3 ft) and the lowest, on October 27 (0.3 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 27 (coefficient 98, 5.0 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 36, 2.4 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Fri 30 | 5:55 am · 7:06 pm | Low tide 5:15 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 12:06 pm · 5.3 ft | Low tide 6:48 pm · 0.9 ft | — | Coef. 78 | 80% | Major periods 2:49 am · 3:21 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 5:54 am · 7:07 pm | High tide 12:32 am · 3.3 ft | Low tide 6:13 am · 1.1 ft | High tide 1:06 pm · 5.1 ft | Low tide 7:57 pm · 1.0 ft | Coef. 73 | 70% | Major periods 3:53 am · 4:24 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:53 am · 7:08 pm | High tide 1:44 am · 3.1 ft | Low tide 7:21 am · 1.3 ft | High tide 2:12 pm · 4.9 ft | Low tide 9:10 pm · 1.1 ft | Coef. 64 | 59% | Major periods 4:54 am · 5:22 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:52 am · 7:08 pm | High tide 3:06 am · 3.1 ft | Low tide 8:36 am · 1.4 ft | High tide 3:22 pm · 4.8 ft | Low tide 10:18 pm · 1.0 ft | Coef. 60 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:50 am · 6:16 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:51 am · 7:09 pm | High tide 4:24 am · 3.4 ft | Low tide 9:52 am · 1.4 ft | High tide 4:29 pm · 4.6 ft | Low tide 11:15 pm · 0.9 ft | Coef. 63 | 37% | Major periods 6:41 am · 7:05 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 5:51 am · 7:10 pm | High tide 5:27 am · 3.7 ft | Low tide 11:04 am · 1.3 ft | High tide 5:29 pm · 4.5 ft | — | Coef. 70 | 27% | Major periods 7:29 am · 7:51 pm | Low |
| Thu 5 | 5:50 am · 7:11 pm | Low tide 12:02 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 6:18 am · 4.1 ft | Low tide 12:08 pm · 1.2 ft | High tide 6:21 pm · 4.4 ft | Coef. 76 | 18% | Major periods 8:14 am · 8:36 pm | Medium |
▲ 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
Tides from the Yamba station (TICON-4), 0.6 mi from Yamba. Times and heights are its predictions.
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 Yamba
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.6 ft
- Significant3.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest6.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 6.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 6.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces east 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 stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 3.9 ft with a period of 9 s, from the south-southeast (slight).
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 73.8 °F by Thursday 5.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.4 °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 12:06 am (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from Department of Regional NSW New South Wales Government, via the E.U. Copernicus Marine Service. Generated using E.U. Copernicus Marine Service Information (doi:10.48670/moi-00036).
Surf in Yamba today
Surf today
Fair- 2.5–3.8 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 3.5 ft swell at 8 s from the south-southeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Almost no wind (1 mph): glassy water
- Rising tide (high tide at 12:06 pm)
- Light: First light 5:30 am · sunrise 5:55 am · sunset 7:06 pm · last light 7:31 pm
- Tide: low 5:15 am (0.8 ft), high 12:06 pm (5.3 ft) and low 6:48 pm (0.9 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 71.8 °F: a rash guard or a neoprene top.
- Energy: 127 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, has a good size and glassy water, though with a short-period swell. 1:00 pm to 2:00 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 Yamba today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (12:06 pm): little current from 11:40 am to 12:30 pm
- 3.7 ft swell at 8 s from the south-southeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (5 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the southwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 5:15 am (4:40–5:40 am), high tide 12:06 pm (11:40 am–12:30 pm), low tide 6:48 pm (6:20–7:20 pm) and high tide 12:32 am (11:50 pm–1:10 am)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 3.7 ft at 8 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 71.8 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 7:31 pm. Waning gibbous (80%), rising at 11:48 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell. Also worth a look from 5:50 pm to 7:10 pm, with slack water at low tide, light wind and weak current, though with some swell.
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
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Yamba.
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Weather in Yamba
Now in Yamba
- Low / high
- 56 / 76 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 14%
- Clouds
- 1%
- Humidity
- 88%
- Dew pointDew point
- 56 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 24
- 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: −0.21 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 | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast |
| Temperature | 59° | 57° | 58° | 68° | 76° | 74° | 69° | 65° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 SW | 6 WSW | 4 WSW | 1 WSW | 5 E | 10 E | 8 E | 4 ENE |
| Gusts | 6 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 24 | 19 | 6 |
| Waves | 3.1 ft | 3.3 ft | 3.4 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.8 ft | 3.9 ft | 3.9 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 |
- 12:00 am 59° 4 SW 3.1 ft
- 3:00 am 57° 6 WSW 3.3 ft
- 6:00 am 58° 4 WSW 3.4 ft
- 9:00 am 68° 1 WSW 3.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 76° 5 E 3.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 74° 10 E 3.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 69° 8 E 3.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 65° 4 ENE 3.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 30 | 56 / 76 °F | 10 mph ESE | 3.9 ft | 12:06 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 61 / 76 °F | 11 mph NNE | 3.7 ft | 12:32 am · 1:06 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 64 / 87 °F | 9 mph N | 3.3 ft | 1:44 am · 2:12 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 65 / 78 °F | 9 mph SSE | 2.8 ft | 3:06 am · 3:22 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 64 / 82 °F | 8 mph N | 2.8 ft | 4:24 am · 4:29 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 62 / 84 °F | 9 mph W | 2.8 ft | 5:27 am · 5:29 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 59 / 81 °F | 10 mph SSE | 3.2 ft | 6:18 am · 6:21 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 64 / 76 °F | 14 mph NE | 3.4 ft | 7:02 am · 7:07 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 62 / 87 °F | 9 mph N | 3.3 ft | 7:43 am · 7:48 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 65 / 71 °F | 16 mph SSE | 9.0 ft | 8:21 am · 8:27 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 60 / 69 °F | 11 mph SSE | 8.5 ft | 8:57 am · 9:03 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 58 / 73 °F | 9 mph E | 5.9 ft | 9:33 am · 9:39 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 60 / 72 °F | 10 mph NE | 5.3 ft | 10:08 am · 10:15 pm | |
| Thu 12 | 62 / 75 °F | 16 mph NNE | 5.6 ft | 10:44 am · 10:52 pm |
- Sat 31 Overcast 61° / 76° 3.7 ft
- Sun 1 Showers 64° / 87° 3.3 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 65° / 78° 2.8 ft
- Tue 3 Thunderstorm 64° / 82° 2.8 ft
- Wed 4 Clear sky 62° / 84° 2.8 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 59° / 81° 3.2 ft
- Fri 6 Light drizzle 64° / 76° 3.4 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.
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (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 12:06 am (local time).
The sun in Yamba
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:00 am
- Full dark 8:01 pm
- Civil dawn 5:30 am
- Civil dusk 7:31 pm
- Solar noon 12:30 pm (74° high)
- Daylight 13 h 11 min (+2 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:34 pm
- Full dark 8:01 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,321,724 mi away and looks 32′ 12″ across.
The moon in Yamba
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 227,049 mi away and looks 32′ 41″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:49–4:49 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:21–5:21 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:22–9:22 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 11:18 pm–12:18 am 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 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 6:03 pmNov 9 in 10 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 10:48 pmNov 17 in 18 days
- Full moon Wed, Nov 25 · 1:54 amNov 25 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 26, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Yamba
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Jetty 0.7 mi
- Jetty 0.8 mi
- Jetty 1.0 mi
- Jetty 1.0 mi
- Jetty 1.1 mi
- Jetty 1.3 mi
- Hickey Island, Yamba Facilities: 1 lane · 11–20 trailer spaces · restrooms · fish-cleaning table · dock · lighting · free 0.3 mi
- Yamba Rd Boat Ramp, (opp Golding St) Facilities: 2 lanes · 21–50 trailer spaces · restrooms · fish-cleaning table · dock · fuel · lighting · free 1.0 mi
- Iluka Boat Ramp Facilities: 1 lane · up to 10 trailer spaces · restrooms · fish-cleaning table · dock · lighting · free 1.7 mi
- Goodwood Island Wharf 5.1 mi
- Yamba Bait & Tackle 0.2 mi
- The Bait Place 0.9 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 0.3 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.4 mi.
From the shoreline (0.8 mi from Yamba) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.3 mi
- 33 ft deep0.4 mi
- 66 ft deep0.75 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.3 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. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 0.4 mi and 66 ft at 0.75 mi from shore.
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.
Nearest lighthouse
Clarence River Light 0.5 mi northeast
- Light
- 3 white flashes every 15 s · Fl(3) W 15s
- Range
- 16 nautical miles (18 mi)
- Light height
- 135 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 56 ft
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near YambaTides nearby
- Iluka2.5 mi
- Angourie2.7 mi
- Wooloweyah3.2 mi
- Woombah7.0 mi
- Maclean9.8 mi
- Lawrence16 mi
- Brushgrove19 mi
- Evans Head23 mi
- Woodburn25 mi
- Broadwater30 mi
Yamba at a glance
- Town or city of about 6,913 people. Coordinates: 29.438° S, 153.359° E.
- It is 331 mi northeast of Sydney, the main place in New South Wales. The sun rises 2 min earlier and sets 15 min earlier than in Sydney.
- The nearest tide station, Yamba, is 0.6 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Andersons Beach (0.4 mi), Convent Beach (0.5 mi), Whiting Beach (Clarence Valley) (0.5 mi), Turners Beach (0.6 mi).
Questions about YambaQuestions
What time is high tide today in Yamba?
Today in Yamba there is high tide at 12:06 pm (5.3 ft) and low tides at 5:15 am and 6:48 pm. Tide coefficient 78.
What time is sunset today in Yamba?
At 7:06 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:31 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Yamba?
At 5:54 am. First light comes at 4:59 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 80% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 6:03 pm.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 10 to 12.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 2:49–4:49 am, Minor 8:22–9:22 am, Major 3:21–5:21 pm, Minor 11:18 pm–12:18 am. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Yamba?
Overcast, from 56 °F to 76 °F, with a light breeze from the southwest (4 mph) and a 14% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Yamba?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.1 ft waves with a period of 7.7 s from the southeast. The water is 71.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Yamba?
The best time to visit Yamba is from September to October: highs of 73 °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: Yamba 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).