Tin Can Bay tides today
- Tide now 1.2 ft ↑ rising · high 12:03 pm (2.0 ft)
- Best time to fish 11:00 am–1:00 pm fair day · 4/10
- Beach day 11:00 am–4:00 pm Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves 1.8 ft slight · 6.5 s from the east-southeast
- Wind · air 9 mph · 78 °F from the SE, gusts 24 · clear sky
- Sun 5:02 am–6:02 pm 13 h 1 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 9:37 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:37 pm
- Best time to dive 11:00 am–12:50 pm great day · 9/10
Today in Tin Can Bay there are high tides at 12:03 pm (2.0 ft) and 11:36 pm (0.2 ft) and low tides at 4:12 am and 7:15 pm. Tide coefficient 66. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 12:03 pm. The sun rises at 5:02 am and sets at 6:02 pm: 13 h 1 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:37 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 slight, with 1.8 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the southeast (9 mph). Clear sky, 78 °F.
Fishing in Tin Can Bay today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 4:12 am
- Major period 12:46–2:46 am
- Sunrise at 5:02 am
- Steady pressure (30.09 inHg), light offshore wind (5 mph) and some swell (1.7 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 66 (small tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:10 am to 5:10 am, combines the 4:12 am low tide, a major period, sunrise and some swell. Also worth a try from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, with the 12:03 pm high tide, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 2:00 pm to 3:20 pm, with a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: striped mullet, barramundi, orange-spotted grouper and bull shark. What you can catch
Beach day in Tin Can Bay
Is it a beach day?
11 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 82 °F: beach weather
- Onshore breeze (10 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 2.2 ft waves
- UV 12 (extreme): SPF 50 sunscreen
- High tide at 12:03 pm
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.2 ft
2.2 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water
No water temperature data.
- 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 10 mph
Onshore breeze (10 mph).
- Tide & sand 7:15 pm
Low tide at 4:12 am and 7:15 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:03 pm and 11:36 pm.
The best window, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind and a calm sea, though with very high UV. 7:00 am to 10:00 am is good too, with sunshine, little wind and a calm sea.
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 Tin Can Bay
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Tides in Tin Can Bay
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 4:12 am -1.6 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 12:03 pm 2.0 ft · coef. 66
- ▼ Low tide 7:15 pm -0.5 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:36 pm 0.2 ft · coef. 64
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 2 h 9 min to high tide at 12:03 pm.
Tide coefficient 66 for the 12:03 pm high tide and 64 for the 11:36 pm high tide. Low coefficient. The water rises and falls 3.6 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 26 (2.3 ft) and the lowest, on January 4 (-1.8 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 22 to 24 (coefficient 81, 3.5 ft range). The smallest, on October 17 (coefficient 56, 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 | 5:02 am · 6:02 pm | Low tide 4:12 am · -1.6 ft | High tide 12:03 pm · 2.0 ft | Low tide 7:15 pm · -0.5 ft | High tide 11:36 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 66 | 88% | Major periods 12:46 am · 1:18 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:01 am · 6:03 pm | Low tide 5:08 am · -1.6 ft | High tide 1:03 pm · 2.0 ft | Low tide 8:36 pm · -0.7 ft | — | Coef. 62 | 80% | Major periods 1:50 am · 2:23 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 5:00 am · 6:04 pm | High tide 12:51 am · 0.0 ft | Low tide 7:11 am · -1.4 ft | High tide 2:09 pm · 2.0 ft | Low tide 9:44 pm · -1.0 ft | Coef. 60 | 70% | Major periods 2:55 am · 3:25 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 4:59 am · 6:04 pm | High tide 2:14 am · -0.1 ft | Low tide 8:48 am · -1.4 ft | High tide 3:19 pm · 1.9 ft | Low tide 10:43 pm · -1.2 ft | Coef. 64 | 59% | Major periods 3:55 am · 4:24 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 4:59 am · 6:05 pm | High tide 3:40 am · 0.0 ft | Low tide 10:04 am · -1.4 ft | High tide 4:31 pm · 1.9 ft | Low tide 11:35 pm · -1.4 ft | Coef. 70 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:51 am · 5:17 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 4:58 am · 6:06 pm | High tide 5:08 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 11:10 am · -1.3 ft | High tide 5:35 pm · 1.9 ft | — | Coef. 76 | 37% | Major periods 5:43 am · 6:07 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 4:57 am · 6:06 pm | Low tide 12:22 am · -1.6 ft | High tide 6:29 am · 0.6 ft | Low tide 12:09 pm · -1.2 ft | High tide 6:28 pm · 1.7 ft | Coef. 80 | 27% | Major periods 6:30 am · 6:53 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
Tin Can Bay has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 2.3 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 Tin Can Bay
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.9 ft
- Significant1.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.8 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces east 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 Saturday 31: 2.6 ft with a period of 6 s, from the east-southeast (slight).
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 9:54 am (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).
Diving in Tin Can Bay today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around high tide (12:03 pm): little current from 11:40 am to 12:20 pm
- 1.2 ft swell at 7 s from the east: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (10 mph)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 4:12 am (3:20–5:10 am), high tide 12:03 pm (11:40 am–12:20 pm), low tide 7:15 pm (6:20–8:00 pm) and high tide 11:36 pm (10:30 pm–12:10 am)
- Likely visibility: fair. Rain (1.22 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:26 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 9:37 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:00 am to 12:50 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind and the sun high. Also good from 5:00 am to 5:40 am, with slack water at low tide, little swell and light wind.
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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- Wolf Rock Fish seen: Sixplate Sawtail, Parma oligolepis, Sufflamen chrysopterum, Lemon Butterflyfish 11 mi
- Wolf Rock Dive Centre 3.7 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Sites and fish: Reef Life Survey / IMOS NRMN, CC BY 4.0; fish names, Wikidata.
Weather in Tin Can Bay
Now in Tin Can Bay
- Low / high
- 58 / 80 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 11%
- Clouds
- 2%
- Humidity
- 41%
- Dew pointDew point
- 53 °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 (+0.02 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 | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Overcast |
| Temperature | 62° | 58° | 64° | 75° | 80° | 77° | 69° | 66° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 WSW | 5 SW | 3 SSW | 8 SSE | 10 SE | 9 ESE | 6 ESE | 5 ESE |
| Gusts | 6 | 9 | 8 | 19 | 26 | 23 | 11 | 7 |
| Waves | 1.8 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.8 ft | 2.0 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.4 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 75° 8 SSE 1.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 80° 10 SE 2.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 77° 9 ESE 2.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 69° 6 ESE 2.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 66° 5 ESE 2.4 ft
- 12:00 am 66° 3 SE 2.4 ft
- 3:00 am 63° 3 SSE 2.3 ft
- 6:00 am 68° 4 SE 2.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 58 / 80 °F | 10 mph SE | 2.4 ft | 12:03 pm · 11:36 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 62 / 78 °F | 9 mph ESE | 2.6 ft | 1:03 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 61 / 77 °F | 7 mph ENE | 2.6 ft | 12:51 am · 2:09 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 60 / 82 °F | 9 mph N | 2.2 ft | 2:14 am · 3:19 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 63 / 89 °F | 7 mph NW | 2.0 ft | 3:40 am · 4:31 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 68 / 83 °F | 10 mph NNW | 1.8 ft | 5:08 am · 5:35 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 66 / 87 °F | 11 mph NNW | 1.7 ft | 6:29 am · 6:28 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 69 / 85 °F | 13 mph NW | 1.4 ft | 7:25 am · 7:10 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 65 / 86 °F | 5 mph WNW | 1.9 ft | 8:04 am · 7:45 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 64 / 82 °F | 8 mph ENE | 3.3 ft | 8:37 am · 8:18 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 65 / 84 °F | 4 mph ESE | 3.2 ft | 9:10 am · 8:51 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 66 / 80 °F | 10 mph SE | 4.7 ft | 9:44 am · 9:25 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 64 / 79 °F | 11 mph SE | 5.6 ft | 10:20 am · 10:00 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 60 / 80 °F | 8 mph E | 5.5 ft | 10:58 am · 10:36 pm |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 62° / 78° 2.6 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 61° / 77° 2.6 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 60° / 82° 2.2 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 63° / 89° 2.0 ft
- Tue 3 Showers 68° / 83° 1.8 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 66° / 87° 1.7 ft
- Thu 5 Thunderstorm 69° / 85° 1.4 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 on Saturday 31. See the models →
- Outlook The next few weeks look normal for the time of year. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (81 °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 9:54 am (local time).
The sun in Tin Can Bay
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:09 am
- Full dark 6:55 pm
- Civil dawn 4:38 am
- Civil dusk 6:26 pm
- Solar noon 11:32 am (77° high)
- Daylight 13 h 1 min (+1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:31 pm
- Full dark 6:55 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,345,847 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Tin Can Bay
Moon phase and position
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
- 6:31–7:31 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 9:07–10:07 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 Tin Can Bay
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Sunset Harbour Boatramp 3.7 mi
- Bullock Point boat ramp 7.1 mi
- Kauri Creek Boat Ramp 8.9 mi
- Tin Can Fishing & Boating 0.2 mi
- The Chandlery Bait & Tackle 0.9 mi
- Lee Fishing Company 1.2 mi
- EcoFish.com.au 3.5 mi
- Gardiner Fisheries 5.0 mi
- Rainbow Beach Fishing and Camping 5.6 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Tides near Tin Can BayTides nearby
- Cooloola Cove4.7 mi
- Rainbow Beach5.6 mi
- Tinnanbar11 mi
- Boonooroo18 mi
- Eurong29 mi
- Maryborough32 mi
- Noosa Heads33 mi
- Noosaville33 mi
- Island Plantation34 mi
- Sunshine Beach34 mi
Tin Can Bay at a glance
- Town or city of about 2,378 people. Coordinates: 25.919° S, 153.003° E.
- It is 107 mi north of Brisbane, the main place in Queensland. The sun rises 2 min later and sets 2 min earlier than in Brisbane.
- Its coast faces east.
Questions about Tin Can BayQuestions
What time is high tide today in Tin Can Bay?
Today in Tin Can Bay there are high tides at 12:03 pm (2.0 ft) and 11:36 pm (0.2 ft) and low tides at 4:12 am and 7:15 pm. Tide coefficient 66.
What time is sunset today in Tin Can Bay?
At 6:02 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:26 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Tin Can Bay?
At 5:01 am. First light comes at 4:08 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 6:31–7:31 am, Major 1:18–3:18 pm, Minor 9:07–10:07 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Tin Can Bay?
Overcast, from 58 °F to 80 °F, with a gentle breeze from the southeast (9 mph) and a 11% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Tin Can Bay?
Slight (Douglas 3): 1.8 ft waves with a period of 6.5 s from the east-southeast.
When is the best time to visit Tin Can Bay?
The best time to visit Tin Can Bay is from July to November: highs of 71 °F to 83 °F, about 6 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: 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).