Boyne Island tides today
- Tide now 4.8 ft ↓ falling · low 5:24 pm (2.9 ft)
- Best time to fish 5:40–6:20 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day 1:00–6:00 pm Perfect beach day · 9/10
- Waves · water 1.4 ft · 78 °F smooth · 3.1 s from the east
- Wind · air 11 mph · 78 °F from the ENE, gusts 26 · clear sky
- Sun 5:10 am–6:07 pm 12 h 56 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 9:38 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:38 pm
- Best time to dive 4:40–6:00 pm great day · 9/10
Today in Boyne Island there are high tides at 10:57 am (13.4 ft) and 11:17 pm (9.9 ft) and low tides at 4:25 am and 5:24 pm. Tide coefficient 80. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 5:24 pm. The sun rises at 5:10 am and sets at 6:07 pm: 12 h 56 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:38 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:53 am to 2:53 am and from 1:25 pm to 3:25 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is smooth, with 1.4 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the east-northeast (11 mph). Clear sky, 78 °F.
Fishing in Boyne Island today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 4:25 am
- Sunrise at 5:10 am
- Steady pressure (30.09 inHg), light offshore wind (5 mph) and calm sea (0.9 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 80 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 4:50 am to 5:30 am, combines the 4:25 am low tide and sunrise. Also worth a try from 5:40 pm to 6:20 pm, with the 5:24 pm low tide, sunset and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: leopard coral grouper, narrow-barred Spanish mackerel, striped mullet and orange-spotted grouper. What you can catch
Beach day in Boyne Island
Is it a beach day?
6 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 82 °F: beach weather
- Calm for swimming: 1.4 ft waves
- Water at 78 °F (warm)
- Low tide at 5:24 pm: more sand
- Light onshore wind (12 mph): choppy water
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.4 ft
1.4 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 78 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 12 · SPF 50
Max UV 12 (extreme): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 10:00 am–2:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 12 mph
Onshore breeze (12 mph).
- Tide & sand 5:24 pm
Low tide at 4:25 am and 5:24 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 10:57 am and 11:17 pm.
The best window, 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, a calm sea, water at 78 °F and low tide at 5:24 pm, though with light wind and very high UV.
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 Boyne Island
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- Tannum Sands Beach 1.2 mi · E
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Millennium Esplande 1.4 mi · E
- Restrooms
- Parking
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Tides in Boyne Island
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 4:25 am 2.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:57 am 13.4 ft · coef. 80
- ▼ Next low tide 5:24 pm 2.9 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:17 pm 9.9 ft · coef. 75
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 1 h 52 min to low tide at 5:24 pm.
Tide coefficient 80 for the 10:57 am high tide and 75 for the 11:17 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 11.3 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 (15.1 ft) and the lowest, on August 13 (0.9 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above chart datum (CD), the zero of that port's nautical charts. 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 (CD)
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 8 to 10 (coefficient 99, 11.9 ft range). The smallest, on October 18 (coefficient 27, 4.2 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 | 5:10 am · 6:07 pm | Low tide 4:25 am · 2.1 ft | High tide 10:57 am · 13.4 ft | Low tide 5:24 pm · 2.9 ft | High tide 11:17 pm · 9.9 ft | Coef. 80 | 88% | Major periods 12:53 am · 1:25 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:10 am · 6:07 pm | Low tide 5:11 am · 2.8 ft | High tide 11:48 am · 12.9 ft | Low tide 6:21 pm · 3.5 ft | — | Coef. 69 | 80% | Major periods 1:57 am · 2:30 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 5:09 am · 6:08 pm | High tide 12:15 am · 9.3 ft | Low tide 6:06 am · 3.6 ft | High tide 12:48 pm · 12.4 ft | Low tide 7:29 pm · 4.0 ft | Coef. 63 | 70% | Major periods 3:01 am · 3:32 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:08 am · 6:08 pm | High tide 1:29 am · 8.9 ft | Low tide 7:18 am · 4.4 ft | High tide 1:58 pm · 12.0 ft | Low tide 8:51 pm · 4.2 ft | Coef. 54 | 59% | Major periods 4:02 am · 4:31 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:08 am · 6:09 pm | High tide 3:02 am · 9.1 ft | Low tide 8:50 am · 4.6 ft | High tide 3:18 pm · 11.9 ft | Low tide 10:10 pm · 3.7 ft | Coef. 56 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:58 am · 5:24 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:07 am · 6:09 pm | High tide 4:25 am · 9.8 ft | Low tide 10:17 am · 4.2 ft | High tide 4:32 pm · 12.1 ft | Low tide 11:09 pm · 3.0 ft | Coef. 66 | 37% | Major periods 5:49 am · 6:14 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 5:07 am · 6:10 pm | High tide 5:24 am · 10.8 ft | Low tide 11:21 am · 3.6 ft | High tide 5:30 pm · 12.3 ft | Low tide 11:54 pm · 2.4 ft | Coef. 76 | 27% | Major periods 6:37 am · 7:00 pm | Low |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above chart datum (CD). Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Boyne Island has no station of its own, so we use the tide at South Trees (Maritime Safety Queensland), 7.0 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: © State of Queensland (Department of Transport and Main Roads), Maritime Safety Queensland: South Trees tide gauge, archived interval recordings (2025), https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/south-trees-tide-gauge-archived-interval-recordings. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: harmonic constants fitted by TidePlanet from the measured sea levels of 2025.
The sea at Boyne Island
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.7 ft
- Significant1.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.0 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces northeast and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 1.7 ft with a period of 4 s, from the east (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 3.8 °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 is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+3.1 °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 3:32 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from Department of Environment and Science Queensland Government, via the E.U. Copernicus Marine Service. Generated using E.U. Copernicus Marine Service Information (doi:10.48670/moi-00036).
Surf in Boyne Island today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.7 ft sets): flat
- Light offshore wind (4 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Rising tide (high tide at 10:57 am)
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 4:47 am · sunrise 5:10 am · sunset 6:07 pm · last light 6:30 pm
- Tide: low 4:25 am (2.1 ft), high 10:57 am (13.4 ft), low 5:24 pm (2.9 ft) and high 11:17 pm (9.9 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 77.5 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 1 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 5:00 am to 9:00 am, has light offshore wind, though with barely any waves.
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 Boyne Island today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around high tide (10:57 am): little current from 10:40 am to 11:20 am
- 0.6 ft swell at 3 s from the east: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (5 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the southwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 4:25 am (4:00–4:50 am), high tide 10:57 am (10:40–11:20 am), low tide 5:24 pm (5:00–5:40 pm) and high tide 11:17 pm (10:40–11:40 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Rain (1.59 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 77.5 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:30 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 9:38 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:00 am to 11:40 am, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 4:40 pm to 6:00 pm, with slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind and weak 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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Weather in Boyne Island
Now in Boyne Island
- Low / high
- 66 / 82 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 53%
- Clouds
- 5%
- Humidity
- 54%
- Dew pointDew point
- 60 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 2 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 34
- 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). 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 | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 68° | 66° | 69° | 79° | 82° | 79° | 73° | 71° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 SSE | 5 SSE | 5 S | 5 SE | 9 NE | 11 NE | 8 E | 6 ESE |
| Gusts | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 23 | 27 | 18 | 13 |
| Waves | 1.0 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.9 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.3 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 |
- 3:00 pm 79° 11 NE 1.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 73° 8 E 1.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 71° 6 ESE 1.3 ft
- 12:00 am 69° 5 SE 1.4 ft
- 3:00 am 68° 6 SE 1.4 ft
- 6:00 am 70° 7 SSE 1.4 ft
- 9:00 am 76° 7 E 1.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 78° 11 ENE 1.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 66 / 82 °F | 12 mph E | 1.4 ft | 10:57 am · 11:17 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 68 / 79 °F | 13 mph E | 1.7 ft | 11:48 am | |
| Sat 31 | 66 / 78 °F | 9 mph E | 1.6 ft | 12:15 am · 12:48 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 65 / 81 °F | 8 mph NE | 1.0 ft | 1:29 am · 1:58 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 67 / 85 °F | 7 mph N | 1.2 ft | 3:02 am · 3:18 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 70 / 84 °F | 10 mph NNE | 1.6 ft | 4:25 am · 4:32 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 69 / 85 °F | 10 mph N | 1.7 ft | 5:24 am · 5:30 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 70 / 86 °F | 9 mph NNW | 1.9 ft | 6:12 am · 6:17 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 70 / 83 °F | 8 mph NNE | 1.4 ft | 6:54 am · 7:00 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 73 / 84 °F | 4 mph NE | 0.9 ft | 7:33 am · 7:39 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 71 / 83 °F | 6 mph ENE | 0.7 ft | 8:10 am · 8:17 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 69 / 82 °F | 10 mph ESE | 1.6 ft | 8:45 am · 8:53 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 68 / 80 °F | 12 mph ESE | 1.8 ft | 9:19 am · 9:28 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 64 / 81 °F | 10 mph E | 1.6 ft | 9:52 am · 10:03 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 68° / 79° 1.7 ft
- Sat 31 Heavy drizzle 66° / 78° 1.6 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 65° / 81° 1.0 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 67° / 85° 1.2 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 70° / 84° 1.6 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 69° / 85° 1.7 ft
- Thu 5 Drizzle 70° / 86° 1.9 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.
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (83 °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 3:32 pm (local time).
The sun in Boyne Island
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:19 am
- Full dark 6:58 pm
- Civil dawn 4:47 am
- Civil dusk 6:30 pm
- Solar noon 11:38 am (79° high)
- Daylight 12 h 56 min (+1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:36 pm
- Full dark 6:58 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,345,736 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Boyne Island
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,469 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:53–2:53 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:25–3:25 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 6:43–7:43 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 9:08–10:08 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 · 6:29 amNov 2 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 5:03 pmNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 9:48 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Wed, Nov 25 · 12:54 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 Boyne Island
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Boat ramp 0.4 mi
- Boat ramp 0.4 mi
- Boat ramp 0.7 mi
- Boat ramp 2.0 mi
- Boat ramp 9.0 mi
- Boyne Island Bait & Tackle 0.5 mi
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 3.1 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (1.2 mi from Boyne Island) out to sea, heading northeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.35 mi
- 33 ft deep3.1 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 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. Shallow near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 3.1 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 Boyne IslandTides nearby
- Tannum Sands0.9 mi
- South Gladstone8.0 mi
- West Gladstone9.1 mi
- Gladstone9.2 mi
- Gladstone Central9.8 mi
- Foreshores14 mi
- Turkey Beach21 mi
- Seventeen Seventy37 mi
Boyne Island at a glance
- Town or city of about 4,685 people. Coordinates: 23.948° S, 151.353° E.
- It is 265 mi northwest of Brisbane, the main place in Queensland. The sun rises 11 min later and sets 2 min later than in Brisbane.
- The nearest tide station, South Trees, is 7.0 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces northeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Lilleys Beach (0.9 mi), Wild Cattle Beach (1.4 mi).
Questions about Boyne IslandQuestions
What time is high tide today in Boyne Island?
Today in Boyne Island there are high tides at 10:57 am (13.4 ft) and 11:17 pm (9.9 ft) and low tides at 4:25 am and 5:24 pm. Tide coefficient 80.
What time is sunset today in Boyne Island?
At 6:07 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:30 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Boyne Island?
At 5:10 am. First light comes at 4:18 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 88% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 5:03 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 12:53–2:53 am, Minor 6:43–7:43 am, Major 1:25–3:25 pm, Minor 9:08–10:08 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Boyne Island?
Overcast, from 66 °F to 82 °F, with a gentle breeze from the east-northeast (11 mph) and a 53% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Boyne Island?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.4 ft waves with a period of 3.1 s from the east. The water is 78.3 °F.
When is the best time to visit Boyne Island?
The best time to visit Boyne Island is from May to October: highs of 73 °F to 82 °F, about 4 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: South Trees tide gauge of Maritime Safety Queensland (Queensland). © State of Queensland (Department of Transport and Main Roads), licensed CC BY 4.0; constants fitted by TidePlanet from its readings. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).