Lockhart River tides today
- Tide now 0.0 ft ↑ rising · high 11:38 am (3.0 ft)
- Best time to fish 6:00–6:50 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day 2:00–6:00 pm Perfect beach day · 9/10
- Waves · water 1.9 ft · 83 °F slight · 4.0 s from the east
- Wind · air 9 mph · 79 °F from the E, gusts 21 · light drizzle
- Sun 5:55 am–6:26 pm 12 h 32 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 9:44 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:44 pm
- Best time to dive 10:20 am–1:00 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Lockhart River there are high tides at 11:38 am (3.0 ft) and 10:37 pm (0.3 ft) and low tides at 4:17 am and 6:13 pm. Tide coefficient 64. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 11:38 am. The sun rises at 5:55 am and sets at 6:26 pm: 12 h 32 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:44 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:26 am to 3:26 am and from 1:58 pm to 3:58 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is slight, with 1.9 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the east (9 mph). Light drizzle, 79 °F.
Fishing in Lockhart River today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 6:13 pm
- Sunset at 6:26 pm, golden hour from 5:58 pm
- Steady pressure (29.94 inHg), light onshore wind (8 mph) and some swell (1.9 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 64 (small tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 6:00 pm to 6:50 pm, combines the 6:13 pm low tide, sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 10:40 am to 12:40 pm, with the 11:38 am high tide, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, with a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: leopard coral grouper, narrow-barred Spanish mackerel, kawakawa and albacore. What you can catch
Beach day in Lockhart River
Is it a beach day?
11 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 93 °F: hot
- Onshore breeze (11 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.9 ft waves
- Water at 84 °F (very warm)
- Low tide at 6:13 pm: more sand
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.9 ft
1.9 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 83 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 13 · SPF 50
Max UV 13 (extreme): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 10:00 am–3:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 11 mph
Onshore breeze (11 mph).
- Tide & sand 6:13 pm
Low tide at 4:17 am and 6:13 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 11:38 am and 10:37 pm.
The best window, 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind, a calm sea, water at 84 °F and low tide at 6:13 pm, though with very high UV. 7:00 am to 9:00 am can also work, with sunshine, beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 83 °F, though with 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 Lockhart River
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- Quintel Beach 2.2 mi · SE
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Tides in Lockhart River
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 4:17 am -3.2 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 11:38 am 3.0 ft · coef. 64
- ▼ Low tide 6:13 pm -0.8 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:37 pm 0.3 ft · coef. 57
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 3 h 46 min to high tide at 11:38 am.
Tide coefficient 64 for the 11:38 am high tide and 57 for the 10:37 pm high tide. Low coefficient. The water rises and falls 6.3 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 August 11 (5.1 ft) and the lowest, on December 24 (-4.9 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above mean sea level. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. mean sea level
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 7 to 9 (coefficient 108, 7.7 ft range). The smallest, from October 15 to 16 (coefficient 20, 3.2 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 | 5:55 am · 6:26 pm | Low tide 4:17 am · -3.2 ft | High tide 11:38 am · 3.0 ft | Low tide 6:13 pm · -0.8 ft | High tide 10:37 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 64 | 88% | Major periods 1:26 am · 1:58 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:54 am · 6:27 pm | Low tide 5:14 am · -2.6 ft | High tide 1:05 pm · 2.8 ft | Low tide 8:23 pm · -0.8 ft | — | Coef. 49 | 80% | Major periods 2:31 am · 3:03 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 5:54 am · 6:27 pm | High tide 12:40 am · -0.3 ft | Low tide 6:47 am · -2.1 ft | High tide 2:40 pm · 2.9 ft | Low tide 10:20 pm · -1.4 ft | Coef. 47 | 70% | Major periods 3:35 am · 4:06 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:53 am · 6:27 pm | High tide 3:07 am · -0.3 ft | Low tide 8:37 am · -1.9 ft | High tide 3:59 pm · 3.2 ft | Low tide 11:10 pm · -2.0 ft | Coef. 59 | 59% | Major periods 4:35 am · 5:04 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:53 am · 6:27 pm | High tide 4:40 am · 0.4 ft | Low tide 10:02 am · -2.0 ft | High tide 4:56 pm · 3.5 ft | Low tide 11:46 pm · -2.5 ft | Coef. 73 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:31 am · 5:57 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:53 am · 6:28 pm | High tide 5:35 am · 1.1 ft | Low tide 11:06 am · -2.2 ft | High tide 5:38 pm · 3.6 ft | — | Coef. 84 | 37% | Major periods 6:23 am · 6:47 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 5:52 am · 6:28 pm | Low tide 12:16 am · -3.0 ft | High tide 6:17 am · 1.9 ft | Low tide 11:57 am · -2.4 ft | High tide 6:14 pm · 3.6 ft | Coef. 92 | 27% | Major periods 7:10 am · 7:33 pm | Low |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above mean sea level. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Lockhart River has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 1.8 mi away). It may differ from the real tide by a few minutes and inches, and more with wind or storms. Heights are above mean sea level, not chart datum, so low tides are negative. Not for navigation.
Model attribution: FES2022 Tide was produced by LEGOS, NOVELTIS and CLS, funded by CNES, and distributed by AVISO (https://doi.org/10.24400/527896/a01-2024.004), AVISO licence (https://www.aviso.altimetry.fr/fileadmin/documents/data/License_Aviso.pdf). Modified by TidePlanet: constants interpolated from the nearest model cells offshore; heights above mean sea level.
The sea at Lockhart River
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.0 ft
- Significant1.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.0 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces east 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: 2.4 ft with a period of 4 s, from the east (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 85.2 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.4 °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 7:52 am (local time).
Surf in Lockhart River today
Surf today
Poor- 1.2–1.9 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 1.0 ft swell at 4 s from the east, short: weak, messy waves
- 1.4 ft wind swell at 3 s: messy waves
- Light onshore wind (9 mph): a bit of chop
- Rising tide (high tide at 11:38 am)
- Light: First light 5:33 am · sunrise 5:55 am · sunset 6:26 pm · last light 6:48 pm
- Tide: low 4:17 am (-3.2 ft), high 11:38 am (3.0 ft), low 6:13 pm (-0.8 ft) and high 10:37 pm (0.3 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 82.8 °F–83.7 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 5 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window is 6:00 am to 10:00 am, though with a short-period swell and wind 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 Lockhart River today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (11:38 am): little current from 11:10 am to 12:10 pm
- 1.0 ft swell at 5 s from the east: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (11 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the north, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 4:17 am (3:50–4:40 am), high tide 11:38 am (11:10 am–12:10 pm), low tide 6:13 pm (5:30–7:10 pm) and high tide 10:37 pm (9:10–11:50 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 82.8–83.7 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:48 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 9:44 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:20 am to 1:00 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 5:00 pm to 6:30 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
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Lockhart River.
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Weather in Lockhart River
Now in Lockhart River
- Low / high
- 76 / 87 °F
- Rain
- 0.03 in · 51%
- Clouds
- 45%
- Humidity
- 85%
- Dew pointDew point
- 74 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 2 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 24
- 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). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. 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 | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Mainly clear | Light drizzle | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 77° | 76° | 76° | 82° | 86° | 85° | 79° | 77° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 ESE | 7 ESE | 8 E | 10 E | 11 ESE | 11 ESE | 8 ESE | 8 ESE |
| Gusts | 15 | 16 | 17 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 20 |
| Waves | 1.6 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.9 ft | 2.0 ft | 1.9 ft | 1.9 ft | 1.9 ft | 2.0 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 82° 10 E 2.0 ft
- 12:00 pm 86° 11 ESE 1.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 85° 11 ESE 1.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 79° 8 ESE 1.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 77° 8 ESE 2.0 ft
- 12:00 am 77° 9 ESE 2.2 ft
- 3:00 am 76° 9 ESE 2.3 ft
- 6:00 am 78° 9 ESE 2.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 76 / 87 °F | 11 mph ESE | 2.2 ft | 11:38 am · 10:37 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 76 / 85 °F | 12 mph ESE | 2.4 ft | 1:05 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 76 / 88 °F | 10 mph ESE | 2.3 ft | 12:40 am · 2:40 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 74 / 88 °F | 11 mph ESE | 1.7 ft | 3:07 am · 3:59 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 76 / 89 °F | 9 mph E | 1.6 ft | 4:40 am · 4:56 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 76 / 89 °F | 9 mph ESE | 1.3 ft | 5:35 am · 5:38 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 73 / 86 °F | 9 mph E | 1.6 ft | 6:17 am · 6:14 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 72 / 87 °F | 8 mph E | 1.7 ft | 6:54 am · 6:45 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 70 / 89 °F | 8 mph ESE | 1.7 ft | 7:29 am · 7:14 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 73 / 88 °F | 9 mph E | 2.4 ft | 8:03 am · 7:42 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 74 / 89 °F | 11 mph ESE | 3.1 ft | 8:37 am · 8:08 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 77 / 86 °F | 13 mph ESE | 3.7 ft | 9:12 am · 8:30 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 76 / 85 °F | 14 mph ESE | 5.1 ft | 9:47 am · 8:44 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 76 / 84 °F | 13 mph ESE | 5.5 ft | 10:24 am · 8:42 pm |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 76° / 85° 2.4 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 76° / 88° 2.3 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 74° / 88° 1.7 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 76° / 89° 1.6 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 76° / 89° 1.3 ft
- Wed 4 Mainly clear 73° / 86° 1.6 ft
- Thu 5 Partly cloudy 72° / 87° 1.7 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 Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures and a bit drier. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−2.1 °F; normal high: 89 °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 7:52 am (local time).
The sun in Lockhart River
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:07 am
- Full dark 7:14 pm
- Civil dawn 5:33 am
- Civil dusk 6:48 pm
- Solar noon 12:10 pm (89° high)
- Daylight 12 h 32 min (+1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:58 pm
- Full dark 7:14 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,345,195 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Lockhart River
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,469 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:26–3:26 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:58–3:58 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:44–8:44 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 9:14–10:14 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 Lockhart River
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 16 ft at 0.85 mi from shore and 21 ft at 3.1 mi.
From the shoreline (1.4 mi from Lockhart River) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.85 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 3.1 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 0.85 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: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 3.1 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
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 Lockhart RiverTides nearby
All places in Queensland, A to Z (408) →Lockhart River at a glance
- Town or city of about 761 people. Coordinates: 12.787° S, 143.344° E.
- It is 1,192 mi northwest of Brisbane, the main place in Queensland. The sun rises 55 min later and sets 22 min later than in Brisbane.
- Its coast faces east.
Questions about Lockhart RiverQuestions
What time is high tide today in Lockhart River?
Today in Lockhart River there are high tides at 11:38 am (3.0 ft) and 10:37 pm (0.3 ft) and low tides at 4:17 am and 6:13 pm. Tide coefficient 64.
What time is sunset today in Lockhart River?
At 6:26 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:48 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Lockhart River?
At 5:54 am. First light comes at 5:07 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 1:26–3:26 am, Minor 7:44–8:44 am, Major 1:58–3:58 pm, Minor 9:14–10:14 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Lockhart River?
Light drizzle, from 76 °F to 87 °F, with a gentle breeze from the east (9 mph) and a 51% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Lockhart River?
Slight (Douglas 3): 1.9 ft waves with a period of 4.0 s from the east. The water is 82.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Lockhart River?
The best time to visit Lockhart River is from July to September: highs of 81 °F to 85 °F, barely 1 rainy day 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: global FES2022 model (AVISO/CNES), licensed AVISO; constants for this place computed by TidePlanet from the nearest model cells offshore. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).