Milingimbi today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 6:00–6:50 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 3:00–6:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 0.6 ft · 87 °F smooth · 2.8 s from the northeast
- Wind · air 9 mph · 84 °F from the NNE, gusts 21 · overcast
- Sun 5:59 am–6:29 pm 12 h 30 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 9:48 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:48 pm
- Diving tomorrow 3:30–5:30 pm great day · 10/10
- Pressure 29.88 inHg steady · steady tomorrow
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Milingimbi the sun rises at 5:59 am and sets at 6:29 pm: 12 h 30 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:48 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:31 am to 3:31 am and from 2:04 pm to 4:04 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is smooth, with 0.6 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the north-northeast (9 mph). Overcast, 84 °F.
Fishing in Milingimbi today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:04–4:04 pm
- Steady pressure (29.88 inHg), light onshore wind (9 mph) and calm sea (0.5 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, combines a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 6:00 pm to 6:50 pm, with sunset and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 1:30 am to 3:30 am, with a major period.
Species with the most records nearby: barramundi, orange-spotted grouper and cobia. What you can catch
We don't show the tide for Milingimbi, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days
Beach day in Milingimbi
Is it a beach day?
1 good hour- Feels like 95 °F: hot
- Onshore breeze (9 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.7 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 87 °F (very warm)
- Cloudy (97% cloud cover)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.7 ft
0.7 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 87 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 11 · SPF 50
Max UV 11 (extreme): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 10:00 am–2:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 9 mph
Onshore breeze (9 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Milingimbi, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 87 °F, though with clouds and a chance of rain. 7:00 am to 9:00 am can also work, with beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 86 °F, though with clouds and rain.
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 Milingimbi
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Milingimbi.
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Tides in Milingimbi
Tides in Milingimbi: not available yet
There is no tide station near Milingimbi, 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 Bodia · 2.2 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Milingimbi
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.3 ft
- Significant0.6 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.3 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.3 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces north and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 1.1 ft with a period of 3 s, from the east-northeast (smooth).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 2.9 °F less 2 days ago than the model gives now: the water is probably colder than the forecast says.
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 88.3 °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 4:50 pm (local time).
Diving in Milingimbi today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.3 ft swell at 2 s from the northeast: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (9 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the west-northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 86.2–87.1 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:51 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 9:48 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 7:30 am to 10:30 am, with little swell, light wind and weak current.
We don't have a reliable tide for Milingimbi, 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
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Weather in Milingimbi
Now in Milingimbi
- Low / high
- 79 / 89 °F
- Rain
- 0.08 in · 75%
- Clouds
- 97%
- Humidity
- 73%
- Dew pointDew point
- 74 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 1 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 33
- 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 (−0.03 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. 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 | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 82° | 80° | 80° | 88° | 89° | 87° | 82° | 82° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 NNE | 3 NNE | 1 SSW | 5 ENE | 9 NE | 8 NNE | 8 NNE | 6 ENE |
| Gusts | 11 | 9 | 2 | 15 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 12 |
| Waves | 0.9 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.9 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.02 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 pm 82° 8 NNE 0.7 ft
- 9:00 pm 82° 6 ENE 0.9 ft
- 12:00 am 81° 6 E 0.9 ft
- 3:00 am 78° 4 SE 1.0 ft
- 6:00 am 76° 7 SSE 0.9 ft
- 9:00 am 87° 9 E 0.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 89° 10 ENE 1.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 88° 9 NE 1.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 79 / 89 °F | 9 mph NE | 0.9 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 76 / 89 °F | 10 mph ENE | 1.1 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 78 / 90 °F | 11 mph ENE | 1.0 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 79 / 91 °F | 9 mph NE | 1.1 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 79 / 89 °F | 8 mph N | 0.9 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 77 / 90 °F | 9 mph NNE | 0.7 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 79 / 90 °F | 8 mph NNE | 0.8 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 80 / 91 °F | 10 mph N | 0.8 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 78 / 89 °F | 9 mph NE | 0.7 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 78 / 90 °F | 6 mph NNE | 0.8 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 80 / 89 °F | 7 mph NNE | 0.8 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 78 / 91 °F | 10 mph NE | 0.9 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 79 / 91 °F | 9 mph E | 1.0 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 80 / 90 °F | 11 mph E | 1.4 ft |
- Fri 30 Overcast 76° / 89° 1.1 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 78° / 90° 1.0 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 79° / 91° 1.1 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 79° / 89° 0.9 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 77° / 90° 0.7 ft
- Wed 4 Partly cloudy 79° / 90° 0.8 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 80° / 91° 0.8 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 (−1.9 °F; normal high: 91 °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 4:50 pm (local time).
The sun in Milingimbi
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:12 am
- Full dark 7:17 pm
- Civil dawn 5:37 am
- Civil dusk 6:51 pm
- Solar noon 12:14 pm (89° high)
- Daylight 12 h 30 min (+1 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:01 pm
- Full dark 7:17 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,344,627 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Milingimbi
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,474 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:31–3:31 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:04–4:04 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:50–8:50 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 9:18–10:18 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 · 5:59 amNov 2 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 4:33 pmNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 9:18 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Wed, Nov 25 · 12:24 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 Milingimbi
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Tides near MilingimbiTides nearby
- Bodia2.2 mi
- Bayagida4.4 mi
- Ngangalala15 mi
- Dhipirrinjura16 mi
- Yinangamdua18 mi
- Yilan20 mi
- Ji-Marda21 mi
- Gupanga23 mi
- Nabbarla Kunindabba35 mi
Milingimbi at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,279 people. Coordinates: 12.102° S, 134.919° E.
- It is 276 mi east of Darwin, the main place in Northern Territory. The sun rises 16 min earlier and sets 17 min earlier than in Darwin.
- Its coast faces north.
Questions about MilingimbiQuestions
What time is sunset today in Milingimbi?
At 6:29 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:51 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Milingimbi?
At 5:59 am. First light comes at 5:11 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 88% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 4:33 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 1:31–3:31 am, Minor 7:50–8:50 am, Major 2:04–4:04 pm, Minor 9:18–10:18 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Milingimbi?
Light drizzle, from 79 °F to 89 °F, with a gentle breeze from the north-northeast (9 mph) and a 75% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Milingimbi?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.6 ft waves with a period of 2.8 s from the northeast. The water is 87.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Milingimbi?
The best time to visit Milingimbi is from June to September: highs of 85 °F to 88 °F, barely 1 rainy day 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
Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).