American River tides today
- Tide now 0.8 ft ↓ falling · low 1:24 pm (0.7 ft)
- Best time to fish 5:40–7:40 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Poor beach day · 3/10
- Waves · water 1.8 ft · 63 °F slight · 10.3 s from the south-southwest
- Wind · air 12 mph · 65 °F from the ESE, gusts 25 · clear sky
- Sun 6:19 am–7:47 pm 13 h 28 min of daylight
- Moon 89% · 11:42 pm waning gibbous · rises at 11:42 pm
- Best time to dive 5:50–7:50 pm great day · 9/10
Today in American River there are high tides at 6:04 am (4.7 ft) and 6:42 pm (2.0 ft) and low tides at 1:24 pm and 10:43 pm. Tide coefficient 86. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 1:24 pm. The sun rises at 6:19 am and sets at 7:47 pm: 13 h 28 min of daylight. The moon is 89% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 11:42 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:20 am to 4:20 am and from 2:52 pm to 4:52 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 east-southeast (12 mph). Clear sky, 65 °F.
Fishing in American River today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 6:04 am, coefficient 86
- Sunrise at 6:19 am
- Steady pressure (30.30 inHg), light cross-shore wind (4 mph) and some swell (1.6 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 86 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:50 am to 6:50 am, combines the 6:04 am high tide, sunrise and some swell. Also good from 5:40 pm to 7:40 pm, with the 6:42 pm high tide, sunset, falling pressure and some swell. Also good from 9:40 pm to 11:40 pm, with the 10:43 pm low tide, moonrise, falling pressure and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: Australasian snapper, mulloway, yellowtail amberjack and tope shark. What you can catch
Beach day in American River
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Calm for swimming: 2.0 ft waves
- Low tide at 1:24 pm: more sand
- Feels like 64 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate onshore wind (13 mph): choppy water
- UV 8 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.0 ft
2.0 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 63 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 8 · SPF 50
Max UV 8 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 1:00–2:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 13 mph
Moderate onshore wind (13 mph).
- Tide & sand 1:24 pm
Low tide at 1:24 pm and 10:43 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 6:04 am and 6:42 pm.
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 American River
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- Brown Beach 4.1 mi · SE
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Tides in American River
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 6:04 am 4.7 ft · coef. 86
- ▼ Next low tide 1:24 pm 0.7 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:42 pm 2.0 ft · coef. 83
- ▼ Low tide 10:43 pm 1.2 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 1 h 0 min to low tide at 1:24 pm.
Tide coefficient 86 for the 6:04 am high tide and 83 for the 6:42 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 4.0 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 June 15 (5.5 ft) and the lowest, on December 24 (0.1 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above chart datum: the lowest astronomical tide (LAT), the zero of nautical charts in Europe. 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 (LAT)
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 25 to 27 (coefficient 99, 3.9 ft range). The smallest, on October 20 (coefficient 24, 1.6 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 | 6:19 am · 7:47 pm | High tide 6:04 am · 4.7 ft | Low tide 1:24 pm · 0.7 ft | High tide 6:42 pm · 2.0 ft | Low tide 10:43 pm · 1.2 ft | Coef. 86 | 89% | Major periods 2:20 am · 2:52 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:18 am · 7:48 pm | High tide 6:25 am · 4.6 ft | Low tide 2:07 pm · 0.9 ft | High tide 6:53 pm · 1.8 ft | Low tide 10:53 pm · 1.2 ft | Coef. 80 | 80% | Major periods 3:24 am · 3:56 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:17 am · 7:49 pm | High tide 6:48 am · 4.5 ft | Low tide 2:49 pm · 1.2 ft | High tide 7:00 pm · 1.8 ft | Low tide 11:01 pm · 1.2 ft | Coef. 72 | 70% | Major periods 4:28 am · 4:59 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:16 am · 7:50 pm | High tide 7:12 am · 4.2 ft | Low tide 3:34 pm · 1.4 ft | High tide 7:13 pm · 1.8 ft | Low tide 11:08 pm · 1.3 ft | Coef. 62 | 59% | Major periods 5:29 am · 5:57 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:15 am · 7:51 pm | High tide 7:38 am · 3.8 ft | Low tide 4:30 pm · 1.7 ft | High tide 7:36 pm · 1.9 ft | Low tide 11:13 pm · 1.5 ft | Coef. 49 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:24 am · 6:51 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:14 am · 7:52 pm | High tide 8:03 am · 3.3 ft | Low tide 6:00 pm · 1.9 ft | High tide 8:14 pm · 2.0 ft | Low tide 11:12 pm · 1.8 ft | Coef. 30 | 37% | Major periods 7:16 am · 7:40 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:13 am · 7:53 pm | High tide 8:17 am · 2.7 ft | Low tide 11:44 am · 2.4 ft | High tide 2:14 pm · 2.6 ft | Low tide 7:38 pm · 1.9 ft | Coef. 20 | 27% | Major periods 8:03 am · 8:26 pm | Low |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above chart datum (LAT). Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
American River has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Cape Jervis (TICON-4), 22 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: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: see https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database#modifications-to-source-data
The sea at American River
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.9 ft
- Significant1.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces northeast 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 Wednesday 4: 3.0 ft with a period of 5 s, from the south-southwest (slight).
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 warmer than normal for late October (+2.1 °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 12:24 pm (local time).
Diving in American River today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (6:42 pm): little current from 6:20 pm to 7:00 pm
- 1.7 ft swell at 9 s from the south-southwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light cross-shore wind (11 mph)
- 0.5 mph current toward the west-southwest, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: high tide 6:04 am (5:49–6:19 am), low tide 1:24 pm (12:50–2:00 pm), high tide 6:42 pm (6:20–7:00 pm) and low tide 10:43 pm (10:10–11:10 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 62.4–64.2 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 8:14 pm. Waning gibbous (89%), rising at 11:42 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 5:50 pm to 7:50 pm, combines slack water at high tide, light wind and weak current. Also worth a look from 12:10 pm to 3:10 pm, with slack water at low tide, weak current and the sun high, though with moderate wind. Also worth a look from 5:50 am to 6:40 am, with slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind and weak current, though with low light.
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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- Kangaroo Head Fish seen: Blue-throated wrasse, Senatorwrasse, Tilodon sexfasciatus, Trachinops noarlungae 7.7 mi
- Penneshaw Pub West Fish seen: Blue-throated wrasse, Scorpis aequipinnis, Girella zebra, Rock Perch 9.2 mi
- Rock Slide Fish seen: Blue-throated wrasse, Horse-shoe Leatherjacket, Scorpis aequipinnis, Tilodon sexfasciatus 11 mi
- Hog Point Fish seen: Blue-throated wrasse, Senatorwrasse, Pseudogoniistius nigripes, Scorpis aequipinnis 11 mi
- Kingscote jetty Fish seen: Trachinops noarlungae, Pseudogoniistius nigripes, Scorpis aequipinnis, Girella zebra 11 mi
- Puzzle Rock Fish seen: Scorpis aequipinnis, Blue-throated wrasse, Pencil Weed Whiting, Girella zebra 12 mi
- Grassy Knoll Fish seen: Blue-throated wrasse, Scorpis aequipinnis, Herring Cale, Pseudogoniistius nigripes 12 mi
- Beatrice Islet Conservation Park 11 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
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Weather in American River
Now in American River
- Low / high
- 54 / 65 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 2%
- Clouds
- 3%
- Humidity
- 68%
- Dew pointDew point
- 54 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 8 · high
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 27
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Falling now (−0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.36 inHg. Falling pressure: anglers say fish feed more before the change. 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 | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 55° | 54° | 56° | 62° | 65° | 64° | 61° | 59° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 SSE | 5 SE | 4 ESE | 6 E | 11 E | 12 ESE | 11 ESE | 11 ESE |
| Gusts | 9 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 24 | 26 | 21 | 20 |
| Waves | 1.4 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.9 ft | 2.0 ft | 2.1 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 |
- 12:00 pm 65° 11 E 1.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 64° 12 ESE 1.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 61° 11 ESE 2.0 ft
- 9:00 pm 59° 11 ESE 2.1 ft
- 12:00 am 59° 9 ESE 2.0 ft
- 3:00 am 58° 5 E 2.0 ft
- 6:00 am 63° 11 NNE 2.1 ft
- 9:00 am 70° 17 NNE 2.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 54 / 65 °F | 13 mph ESE | 2.1 ft | 6:04 am · 6:42 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 58 / 73 °F | 17 mph NNE | 2.4 ft | 6:25 am · 6:53 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 57 / 69 °F | 18 mph WNW | 2.1 ft | 6:48 am · 7:00 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 52 / 69 °F | 14 mph NNE | 1.3 ft | 7:12 am · 7:13 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 56 / 69 °F | 11 mph SSE | 2.1 ft | 7:38 am · 7:36 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 53 / 67 °F | 9 mph NW | 1.6 ft | 8:03 am · 8:14 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 53 / 61 °F | 20 mph WSW | 3.0 ft | 8:17 am · 2:14 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 53 / 59 °F | 12 mph SSW | 2.7 ft | 3:58 am · 3:27 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 52 / 62 °F | 8 mph NW | 1.5 ft | 4:01 am · 4:12 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 50 / 66 °F | 14 mph SE | 1.4 ft | 4:15 am · 4:45 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 55 / 80 °F | 19 mph NE | 2.6 ft | 4:30 am · 5:09 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 60 / 67 °F | 11 mph W | 1.5 ft | 4:45 am · 5:28 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 54 / 67 °F | 13 mph SW | 1.6 ft | 5:01 am · 5:46 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 51 / 63 °F | 17 mph WSW | 1.8 ft | 5:20 am · 6:05 pm |
- Fri 30 Drizzle 58° / 73° 2.4 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 57° / 69° 2.1 ft
- Sun 1 Drizzle 52° / 69° 1.3 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 56° / 69° 2.1 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 53° / 67° 1.6 ft
- Wed 4 Heavy drizzle 53° / 61° 3.0 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 53° / 59° 2.7 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: a bit warmer, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−3.0 °F; normal high: 68 °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 12:24 pm (local time).
The sun in American River
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:20 am
- Full dark 8:46 pm
- Civil dawn 5:52 am
- Civil dusk 8:14 pm
- Solar noon 1:03 pm (68° high)
- Daylight 13 h 28 min (+2 min)
- Evening golden hour 7:12 pm
- Full dark 8:46 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,344,820 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in American River
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,463 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:20–4:20 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:52–4:52 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:34–8:34 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 11:12 pm–12:12 am 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 · 6:59 amNov 2 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 5:33 pmNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 10:18 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Wed, Nov 25 · 1:24 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 American River
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Tides near American RiverTides nearby
- Sapphiretown1.3 mi
- Penneshaw9.9 mi
- Kingscote11 mi
- Bay of Shoals17 mi
- North Cape17 mi
- Cape Jervis22 mi
- Rapid Bay29 mi
- Wirrina Cove32 mi
- Vivonne Bay37 mi
American River at a glance
- Town or city of about 255 people. Coordinates: 35.773° S, 137.778° E.
- It is 50 mi west of Victor Harbor, the main place in South Australia. The sun rises 3 min later and sets 4 min later than in Victor Harbor.
- The nearest tide station, Cape Jervis, is 22 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces northeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Wharf, American River (1.1 mi), Brown Beach (4.7 mi).
Questions about American RiverQuestions
What time is high tide today in American River?
Today in American River there are high tides at 6:04 am (4.7 ft) and 6:42 pm (2.0 ft) and low tides at 1:24 pm and 10:43 pm. Tide coefficient 86.
What time is sunset today in American River?
At 7:47 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 8:14 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in American River?
At 6:18 am. First light comes at 5:19 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 89% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 5:33 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 2:20–4:20 am, Minor 7:34–8:34 am, Major 2:52–4:52 pm, Minor 11:12 pm–12:12 am. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in American River?
Overcast, from 54 °F to 65 °F, with a gentle breeze from the east-southeast (12 mph) and a 2% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in American River?
Slight (Douglas 3): 1.8 ft waves with a period of 10.3 s from the south-southwest. The water is 63.3 °F.
When is the best time to visit American River?
The best time to visit American River is from December to March: highs of 73 °F to 76 °F, about 2 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: Cape Jervis station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).