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Brisbane today: waves, weather and sun

Thursday, October 29, 2026 · local time (GMT+10) Thu, Oct 29 · GMT+10 C · No station nearby

Today, Thursday, October 29, in Brisbane the sun rises at 4:59 am and sets at 6:04 pm: 13 h 5 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:41 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:46 am to 2:46 am and from 1:18 pm to 3:18 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is smooth, with 0.7 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the southwest (4 mph). Clear sky, 62 °F.

Fishing

Fishing in Brisbane today

Fishing forecast, 7 days →

Best time to fish

Solunar activity today: medium
4
Fair day · 4 out of 10 12:50–1:30 am Also 1:20–3:20 pm and 5:30–6:30 pm
  • Major period 12:46–2:46 am
  • Steady pressure (30.09 inHg), light offshore wind (8 mph) and calm sea (0.7 ft waves)
  • Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters

Your day at a glance

The best window, 12:50 am to 1:30 am, lines up with a major period. Also worth a try from 1:20 pm to 3:20 pm, with a major period and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm, with sunset and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure.

Species with the most records nearby: striped mullet, bluefish, Australasian snapper and giant trevally. What you can catch

We don't show the tide for Brisbane, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules

Beach

Beach day in Brisbane

Beach forecast, 7 days →

Is it a beach day?

7 good hours
9
Perfect beach day · 9 out of 10 9:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Mostly sunny
  • Feels like 85 °F: beach weather
  • Almost no wind
  • Calm for swimming: 0.9 ft waves
  • Water at 75 °F (nice)
  • UV 11 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen

Today, hour by hour

  • Swimming Calm · 0.9 ft

    0.9 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.

  • Water 75 °F

    Nice for swimming.

  • Sun & sunscreen UV 11 · SPF 50

    Max UV 11 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 10:00 am–1:00 pm (very high UV).

  • Wind 7 mph

    Onshore breeze (7 mph).

  • Tide & sand

    We don't show the tide for Brisbane, so it doesn't count in the rating.

The best window, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 75 °F, though with 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 Brisbane

We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Brisbane.

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Tides

Tides in Brisbane

Tides in Brisbane: not available yet

C · No station nearby

There is no tide station near Brisbane, 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 Wynnum West · 7.7 mi

The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.

Sea and waves

The sea at Brisbane

7-day waves

Sea stateSea state: smooth

Smooth Douglas 2 · gentle breeze, Beaufort 3
Waves 0.7 ft · 2.0 s from the south-southwest (212°)
Wind waves — —
Current 0.7 mph toward the SSE

The waves you may find

  • Most commonMost common0.3 ft
  • Significant0.7 ft
  • Highest expectedHighest1.4 ft

One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.4 ft.

Wind on the coast and offshore

On the coast 4 mph SW · gusts 12
Offshore (14 mi E)Offshore 8 mph SSW · gusts 14

Cross-shore wind. The coast faces southeast and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.

Cross-shore Hourly wind →

Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days

Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Saturday 31: 1.0 ft with a period of 2 s, from the north-northeast (smooth).

Water temperature

Water temperature →
Water now74.7 °F
Today 74.7–75.6 °F air: 59 / 79 °F

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 77.2 °F by Wednesday 4.

Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.8 °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 5:58 am (local time).

Diving

Diving in Brisbane today

Diving and snorkeling, 7 days →

Diving and snorkeling today

Likely visibility: good
10
Great day · 10 out of 10 9:30 am–12:30 pm Also 3:30–6:00 pm
  • 0.5 ft surface waves: easy entry and exit
  • Almost no wind
  • 0.2 mph current toward the north-northwest, weak (model)
  • Sun high: more light underwater
Swell 0.5 ft —
Likely visibility Good Snorkeling: good
Water and suit 74.7 °F 3 mm wetsuit
Current 0.2 mph toward the NNW
  • 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 74.7–75.6 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
  • Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
  • Night dive: dark from 6:29 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 9:41 pm: a bright night.

Your diving day at a glance

The best window, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, combines small waves, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm, with small waves, light wind and weak current.

We don't have a reliable tide for Brisbane, 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.

How it works · Next 7 days

Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby

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Weather

Weather in Brisbane

14-day weather

Now in Brisbane

Now 62 °F Clear sky · feels like 61 °F · 59 / 79 °F
Low / high
59 / 79 °F
Rain
0.01 in · 16%
Clouds
0%
Humidity
77%
Dew pointDew point
55 °F
Visibility
15 mi
UV indexUV
0 · low
Air qualityAir
Fair · 27
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: +0.06 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

Hourly weather Wind Surf

Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.

Time 12:00 am3:00 am6:00 am9:00 am12:00 pm3:00 pm6:00 pm9:00 pm
Sky ClearClearClear skyMainly clearMainly clearLight drizzleMainly clearClear
Temperature 63°59°62°72°79°74°69°65°
Wind (mph) 8 W6 WSW4 SW2 S2 E6 ENE6 ENE1 SE
Gusts 17141211919165
Waves 0.6 ft0.7 ft0.7 ft0.5 ft0.7 ft0.8 ft0.7 ft0.7 ft
Rain 0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in
  • 6:00 am 62° 4 SW 0.7 ft
  • 9:00 am 72° 2 S 0.5 ft
  • 12:00 pm 79° 2 E 0.7 ft
  • 3:00 pm 74° 6 ENE 0.8 ft
  • 6:00 pm 69° 6 ENE 0.7 ft
  • 9:00 pm 65° 1 SE 0.7 ft
  • 12:00 am 63° 3 SSW 0.5 ft
  • 3:00 am 60° 3 S 0.4 ft

Next 14 daysComing days

Day Sky Low / high Max wind Max wave
Today · 29 Light drizzle 59 / 79 °F 9 mph S 0.9 ft
Fri 30 Light drizzle 60 / 75 °F 7 mph E 0.8 ft
Sat 31 Light drizzle 62 / 77 °F 9 mph NNE 1.0 ft
Sun 1 Drizzle 62 / 82 °F 9 mph NNE 1.0 ft
Mon 2 Light drizzle 65 / 84 °F 8 mph E 0.9 ft
Tue 3 Light drizzle 66 / 82 °F 7 mph NE 1.0 ft
Wed 4 Light drizzle 66 / 87 °F 9 mph NW 0.9 ft
Thu 5 Partly cloudy 69 / 85 °F 9 mph SSW 0.9 ft
Fri 6 Light drizzle 68 / 83 °F 5 mph NE 0.9 ft
Sat 7 Overcast 67 / 86 °F 4 mph NNE 0.9 ft
Sun 8 Light drizzle 71 / 83 °F 10 mph NNE 1.0 ft
Mon 9 Thunderstorm 69 / 86 °F 7 mph NNE 1.1 ft
Tue 10 Light rain 68 / 78 °F 9 mph SE 0.9 ft
Wed 11 Heavy drizzle 70 / 77 °F 6 mph N 0.9 ft
  • Fri 30 Light drizzle 60° / 75° 0.8 ft
  • Sat 31 Light drizzle 62° / 77° 1.0 ft
  • Sun 1 Drizzle 62° / 82° 1.0 ft
  • Mon 2 Light drizzle 65° / 84° 0.9 ft
  • Tue 3 Light drizzle 66° / 82° 1.0 ft
  • Wed 4 Light drizzle 66° / 87° 0.9 ft
  • Thu 5 Partly cloudy 69° / 85° 0.9 ft
See all 14 days →

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.

  • The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about temperature today. See the models →
  • Outlook The next few weeks look normal for the time of year. See the outlook →
  • Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−2.8 °F; normal high: 82 °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 5:58 am (local time).

Sun

The sun in Brisbane

Sunrise and sunset →

Sunrise and sunset

Rises 4:59 am in the ESE (105°)ESE
Sets 6:04 pm in the WSW (254°)WSW
  • First light 4:06 am
  • Full dark 6:57 pm
  • Civil dawn 4:35 am
  • Civil dusk 6:29 pm
  • Solar noon 11:32 am (76° high)
  • Daylight 13 h 5 min (+1 min)
  • Evening golden hour 5:32 pm
  • Full dark 6:57 pm

Golden hour and the day-night map

Morning golden hour4:59–5:31 am
Evening golden hour5:32–6:04 pm
Brisbane

Today the sun is 92,345,849 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.

Moon and solunar

The moon in Brisbane

The moon for 7 days →

Moon phase and position

Waning gibbous · 88% 88% illuminated · 18.4 days old New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 5:03 pm
Rises 9:41 pm in the ENE (58°)ENE
Sets 7:59 am tomorrow · in the WNW (302°) · set at 6:57 am
Transit 1:46 am overhead
Visible 10 h 18 min from 9:41 pm to 7:59 am

Today the moon is 226,469 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.

Solunar periods

Today's activity: medium
  • 12:46–2:46 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
  • 1:18–3:18 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
  • 6:27–7:27 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
  • 9:11–10:11 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.

Place

Where to fish in Brisbane

All places in Queensland →

Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby

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Nearest lighthouse

Photo of Bulwer Island Light
Photo: Chris Olszewski · CC BY-SA 3.0

Bulwer Island Light 0.9 mi south

Built
1909

Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses

Tides near BrisbaneTides nearby

All places in Queensland, A to Z (408) →

Brisbane at a glance

  • Town or city of about 2,780,063 people. Coordinates: 27.468° S, 153.028° E.
  • Its coast faces southeast.
  • Beaches and harbors nearby: Kennedy Wharf (historical) (0.4 mi).

Questions about BrisbaneQuestions

What time is sunset today in Brisbane?

At 6:04 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:29 pm.

What time is sunrise tomorrow in Brisbane?

At 4:59 am. First light comes at 4:05 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 12:46–2:46 am, Minor 6:27–7:27 am, Major 1:18–3:18 pm, Minor 9:11–10:11 pm. Today's activity is medium.

What's the weather like today in Brisbane?

Light drizzle, from 59 °F to 79 °F, with a light breeze from the southwest (4 mph) and a 16% chance of rain.

How is the sea today in Brisbane?

Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.7 ft waves with a period of 2.0 s from the south-southwest. The water is 74.7 °F.

When is the best time to visit Brisbane?

The best time to visit Brisbane is from July to September: highs of 71 °F to 78 °F, about 5 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

Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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