Orchid Beach today
- Beach day 11:00 am–4:00 pm Perfect beach day · 9/10
- Tide now 3.2 ft ↑ rising · high 9:59 am (3.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 9:00–10:00 pm average day · 5/10
- Waves · water 3.1 ft · 74 °F slight · 6.4 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 9 mph · 78 °F from the SSE, gusts 21 · clear sky
- Surf today 1.1–1.6 ft Poor day · 1/10 · 9:00 am–1:00 pm
- Sun 5:01 am–6:00 pm 12 h 59 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 9:33 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:33 pm
Today in Orchid Beach there are high tides at 9:59 am (3.2 ft) and 10:01 pm (0.9 ft) and low tides at 3:06 am and 4:34 pm. Tide coefficient 83. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 9:59 am. The sun rises at 5:01 am and sets at 6:00 pm: 12 h 59 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:33 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:45 am to 2:45 am and from 1:17 pm to 3:17 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is slight, with 3.1 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the south-southeast (9 mph). Clear sky, 78 °F.
Beach day in Orchid Beach
Is it a beach day?
11 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 81 °F: beach weather
- Calm for swimming: 3.2 ft waves
- Water at 74 °F (nice)
- Low tide at 4:34 pm: more sand
- Moderate cross-shore wind (12 mph)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 3.2 ft
3.2 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 74 °F
Nice for swimming.
- 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
Moderate cross-shore wind (12 mph).
- Tide & sand 4:34 pm
Low tide at 3:06 am and 4:34 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 9:59 am and 10:01 pm.
The best window, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, a calm sea, water at 74 °F and low tide at 4:34 pm, though with moderate wind and very high UV. 7:00 am to 10:00 am is good too, with sunshine, pleasant temperatures, little wind, a calm sea and water at 74 °F.
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
About Orchid BeachThe beach
- Restrooms
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Beaches near Orchid Beach
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- South Waddy Beach 1.9 mi · SE
- Restrooms
- Parking
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Fishing in Orchid Beach today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 10:01 pm, coefficient 78
- Minor period 9:03–10:03 pm (moonrise)
- Rising pressure (+0.10 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (10 mph) and some swell (3.9 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 83 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm, combines the 10:01 pm high tide, moonrise, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also good from 2:10 am to 4:10 am, with the 3:06 am low tide, a major period and some swell. Also worth a try from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm, with the 4:34 pm low tide, sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: striped mullet, barramundi, orange-spotted grouper and bluefish. What you can catch
Tides in Orchid Beach
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 3:06 am -2.7 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 9:59 am 3.2 ft · coef. 83
- ▼ Low tide 4:34 pm -1.7 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:01 pm 0.9 ft · coef. 78
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 13 min to high tide at 9:59 am.
Tide coefficient 83 for the 9:59 am high tide and 78 for the 10:01 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 5.9 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 (4.0 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (-3.2 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 25 to 27 (coefficient 97, 6.0 ft range). The smallest, from October 17 to 18 (coefficient 32, 2.8 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 | 5:01 am · 6:00 pm | Low tide 3:06 am · -2.7 ft | High tide 9:59 am · 3.2 ft | Low tide 4:34 pm · -1.7 ft | High tide 10:01 pm · 0.9 ft | Coef. 83 | 88% | Major periods 12:45 am · 1:17 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:01 am · 6:00 pm | Low tide 3:54 am · -2.4 ft | High tide 10:57 am · 3.0 ft | Low tide 5:44 pm · -1.5 ft | High tide 11:04 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 72 | 80% | Major periods 1:49 am · 2:21 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 5:00 am · 6:01 pm | Low tide 4:50 am · -2.1 ft | High tide 12:02 pm · 2.8 ft | Low tide 7:03 pm · -1.4 ft | — | Coef. 61 | 70% | Major periods 2:53 am · 3:24 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 4:59 am · 6:02 pm | High tide 12:21 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 6:00 am · -1.7 ft | High tide 1:13 pm · 2.6 ft | Low tide 8:22 pm · -1.5 ft | Coef. 58 | 59% | Major periods 3:54 am · 4:23 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 4:59 am · 6:02 pm | High tide 1:51 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 7:24 am · -1.5 ft | High tide 2:24 pm · 2.4 ft | Low tide 9:27 pm · -1.7 ft | Coef. 56 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:50 am · 5:16 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 4:58 am · 6:03 pm | High tide 3:13 am · 0.7 ft | Low tide 8:49 am · -1.4 ft | High tide 3:28 pm · 2.3 ft | Low tide 10:18 pm · -1.9 ft | Coef. 62 | 37% | Major periods 5:41 am · 6:05 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 4:57 am · 6:04 pm | High tide 4:18 am · 1.1 ft | Low tide 10:02 am · -1.4 ft | High tide 4:22 pm · 2.3 ft | Low tide 10:58 pm · -2.1 ft | Coef. 69 | 27% | Major periods 6:29 am · 6:51 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
Orchid Beach 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 Orchid Beach
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.5 ft
- Significant3.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest6.3 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 6.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 6.3 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces northeast and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Saturday 31: 5.0 ft with a period of 8 s, from the southeast (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →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 colder 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 9:46 am (local time).
Surf in Orchid Beach today
Surf today
Poor- 1.0–1.5 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 2.3 ft swell at 6 s from the south-southeast, short: weak, messy waves; it hits this coast at an angle
- Almost no wind (4 mph): glassy water
- Rising tide (high tide at 9:59 am)
- Light: First light 4:38 am · sunrise 5:01 am · sunset 6:00 pm · last light 6:24 pm
- Tide: low 3:06 am (-2.7 ft), high 9:59 am (3.2 ft), low 4:34 pm (-1.7 ft) and high 10:01 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 73.6 °F: a rash guard or a neoprene top.
- Energy: 35 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 5:00 am to 8:00 am, has glassy water, though with small waves and a short-period swell. 9:00 am to 1:00 pm can also work, though with small waves and 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 Orchid Beach today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around high tide (9:59 am): little current from 9:40 am to 10:20 am
- 2.2 ft swell at 6 s from the south-southeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light cross-shore wind (9 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the west, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 3:06 am (2:40–3:30 am), high tide 9:59 am (9:40–10:20 am), low tide 4:34 pm (4:10–5:10 pm) and high tide 10:01 pm (9:30–10:30 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 2.2 ft at 8 s) and rain (0.98 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 73.6 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:24 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 9:33 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:00 am to 10:50 am, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also worth a look from 3:40 pm to 6:00 pm, with slack water at low tide and light wind, though with 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 Orchid Beach.
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Weather in Orchid Beach
Now in Orchid Beach
- Low / high
- 67 / 79 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 67%
- Clouds
- 0%
- Humidity
- 48%
- Dew pointDew point
- 56 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 10 · very high
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 27
- 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 (+0.01 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 | Overcast | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 68° | 67° | 68° | 76° | 79° | 76° | 72° | 70° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 S | 5 SSW | 4 S | 8 SSE | 12 SE | 12 SE | 11 ESE | 11 E |
| Gusts | 9 | 8 | 9 | 19 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 21 |
| Waves | 3.2 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.2 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.9 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 76° 8 SSE 3.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 79° 12 SE 3.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 76° 12 SE 3.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 72° 11 ESE 3.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 70° 11 E 3.9 ft
- 12:00 am 70° 9 E 3.9 ft
- 3:00 am 67° 7 ESE 3.8 ft
- 6:00 am 71° 9 ESE 3.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 67 / 79 °F | 12 mph SE | 3.9 ft | 9:59 am · 10:01 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 67 / 76 °F | 11 mph ESE | 4.9 ft | 10:57 am · 11:04 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 67 / 77 °F | 8 mph ENE | 5.0 ft | 12:02 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 67 / 78 °F | 7 mph NNE | 3.7 ft | 12:21 am · 1:13 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 68 / 81 °F | 10 mph NNW | 3.0 ft | 1:51 am · 2:24 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 71 / 81 °F | 13 mph NNW | 2.4 ft | 3:13 am · 3:28 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 72 / 82 °F | 14 mph NNW | 2.7 ft | 4:18 am · 4:22 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 74 / 81 °F | 16 mph NNW | 2.6 ft | 5:09 am · 5:08 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 70 / 83 °F | 12 mph NW | 2.5 ft | 5:53 am · 5:50 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 70 / 81 °F | 9 mph E | 3.8 ft | 6:33 am · 6:28 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 70 / 80 °F | 6 mph ENE | 3.8 ft | 7:10 am · 7:04 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 68 / 80 °F | 12 mph ESE | 5.4 ft | 7:45 am · 7:39 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 68 / 77 °F | 13 mph ESE | 6.9 ft | 8:20 am · 8:13 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 68 / 78 °F | 11 mph ESE | 6.8 ft | 8:56 am · 8:47 pm |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 67° / 76° 4.9 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 67° / 77° 5.0 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 67° / 78° 3.7 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 68° / 81° 3.0 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 71° / 81° 2.4 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 72° / 82° 2.7 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 74° / 81° 2.6 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 They agree · high confidence for the next few days. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (78 °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 9:46 am (local time).
The sun in Orchid Beach
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:10 am
- Full dark 6:52 pm
- Civil dawn 4:38 am
- Civil dusk 6:24 pm
- Solar noon 11:30 am (78° high)
- Daylight 12 h 59 min (+1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:29 pm
- Full dark 6:52 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,345,869 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Orchid Beach
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,469 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:45–2:45 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:17–3:17 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 6:32–7:32 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 9:03–10:03 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 Orchid Beach
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 1,200 ft from shore and 33 ft at 0.45 mi.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading northeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1,200 ft
- 33 ft deep0.45 mi
- 66 ft deep1.4 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1,200 ft): 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. 33 ft deep 0.45 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (1.4 mi): for deeper dives, 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 Orchid BeachTides nearby
- Happy Valley27 mi
- Urangan35 mi
- Kingfisher Bay35 mi
- Torquay36 mi
- Hervey Bay (Fraser Coast)37 mi
- Scarness37 mi
- Pialba38 mi
- Point Vernon38 mi
- Booral38 mi
- Kawungan38 mi
Orchid Beach at a glance
- Beach. Coordinates: 24.959° S, 153.328° E.
- It is 174 mi north of Brisbane, the main place in Queensland. The sun rises 2 min later and sets 4 min earlier than in Brisbane.
- Its coast faces northeast.
Questions about Orchid BeachQuestions
Where is Orchid Beach?
In Queensland (Australia). The shore faces northeast.
What amenities does Orchid Beach have?
According to OpenStreetMap: restrooms. Some may be missing or out of date, so ask at the beach.
What time is high tide today in Orchid Beach?
Today in Orchid Beach there are high tides at 9:59 am (3.2 ft) and 10:01 pm (0.9 ft) and low tides at 3:06 am and 4:34 pm. Tide coefficient 83.
What time is sunset today in Orchid Beach?
At 6:00 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:24 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Orchid Beach?
At 5:01 am. First light comes at 4:09 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 12:45–2:45 am, Minor 6:32–7:32 am, Major 1:17–3:17 pm, Minor 9:03–10:03 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Orchid Beach?
Overcast, from 67 °F to 79 °F, with a gentle breeze from the south-southeast (9 mph) and a 67% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Orchid Beach?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.1 ft waves with a period of 6.4 s from the southeast. The water is 73.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Orchid Beach?
The best time to visit Orchid Beach is from August to November: highs of 71 °F to 80 °F, about 6 rainy days 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
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).