Mount Benson tides today
- Tide now -0.3 ft ↓ falling · low 9:17 am (-0.4 ft)
- Best time to fish 7:10–8:10 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 8.8 ft · 61 °F rough · 12.4 s from the south-southwest
- Wind · air 1 mph · 58 °F from the NNW, gusts 8 · light drizzle
- Surf today 5.9–9.1 ft Good day · 7/10 · 6:00–10:00 am
- Sun 6:09 am–7:41 pm 13 h 32 min of daylight
- Moon 89% · 11:39 pm waning gibbous · rises at 11:39 pm
Today in Mount Benson there are high tides at 2:35 am (1.9 ft) and 1:08 pm (0.0 ft) and low tides at 9:17 am and 7:25 pm. Tide coefficient 99. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 9:17 am. The sun rises at 6:09 am and sets at 7:41 pm: 13 h 32 min of daylight. The moon is 89% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 11:39 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:11 am to 4:11 am and from 2:43 pm to 4:43 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is rough, with 8.8 ft waves. There's a light air from the north-northwest (1 mph). Light drizzle, 58 °F.
Fishing in Mount Benson today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 2:35 am, coefficient 99
- Major period 2:11–4:11 am
- Rising pressure (+0.09 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (4 mph) and 7.7 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 99 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:10 am to 3:40 am, combines the 2:35 am high tide, a major period and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 7:10 pm to 8:10 pm, with the 7:25 pm low tide and sunset, though with rough seas.
Species with the most records nearby: Australasian snapper, striped mullet and tope shark. What you can catch
Beach day in Mount Benson
Is it a beach day?
- Cross-shore breeze (7 mph)
- UV 8 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Low tide at 9:17 am: more sand
- Low tide at 7:25 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (76% cloud cover)
- Feels like 61 °F: chilly for the beach
Dangerous surf during beach hours. Stay out if the red flag is up, and never swim where there is no lifeguard.
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Dangerous · 9.3 ft
9.3 ft waves every 13 s: dangerous for swimming. Stay out if the red flag is up. High rip current risk. If you're caught in a rip current, don't swim against it: swim parallel to shore and wave for help. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 62 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 8 · SPF 50
Max UV 8 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 7 mph
Cross-shore breeze (7 mph).
- Tide & sand 9:17 am
Low tide at 9:17 am and 7:25 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 2:35 am and 1:08 pm. Coefficient 99 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
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 Mount Benson
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Tides in Mount Benson
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 2:35 am 1.9 ft · coef. 99
- ▼ Next low tide 9:17 am -0.4 ft
- ▲ High tide 1:08 pm 0.0 ft · coef. 95
- ▼ Low tide 7:25 pm -1.6 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 53 min to low tide at 9:17 am.
Tide coefficient 99 for the 2:35 am high tide and 95 for the 1:08 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 3.5 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 (2.1 ft) and the lowest, on April 22 (-1.7 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 12 to 14 (coefficient 114, 3.3 ft range). The smallest, on October 20 (coefficient 20, 1.2 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 | 6:09 am · 7:41 pm | High tide 2:35 am · 1.9 ft | Low tide 9:17 am · -0.4 ft | High tide 1:08 pm · 0.0 ft | Low tide 7:25 pm · -1.6 ft | Coef. 99 | 89% | Major periods 2:11 am · 2:43 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:08 am · 7:42 pm | High tide 3:07 am · 1.8 ft | Low tide 9:40 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 12:49 pm · 0.1 ft | Low tide 7:48 pm · -1.6 ft | Coef. 90 | 80% | Major periods 3:16 am · 3:48 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:07 am · 7:43 pm | High tide 3:40 am · 1.5 ft | Low tide 9:57 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 12:35 pm · 0.2 ft | Low tide 8:12 pm · -1.5 ft | Coef. 78 | 70% | Major periods 4:20 am · 4:51 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:06 am · 7:44 pm | High tide 4:13 am · 1.2 ft | Low tide 10:12 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 12:34 pm · 0.3 ft | Low tide 8:36 pm · -1.3 ft | Coef. 64 | 59% | Major periods 5:20 am · 5:49 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:05 am · 7:45 pm | High tide 4:47 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 10:31 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 12:35 pm · 0.4 ft | Low tide 8:50 pm · -1.0 ft | Coef. 47 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:16 am · 6:42 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:03 am · 7:46 pm | High tide 5:34 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 8:06 pm · -0.6 ft | — | — | Coef. 28 | 37% | Major periods 7:07 am · 7:31 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:02 am · 7:47 pm | High tide 9:54 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 6:22 pm · -0.4 ft | — | — | Coef. 20 | 27% | Major periods 7:55 am · 8:17 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
Mount Benson has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 1.5 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 Mount Benson
Sea stateSea state: rough
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common4.4 ft
- Significant8.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest17 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 17 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 17 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces west 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 Thursday 29: 9.3 ft with a period of 13 s, from the south-southwest (rough).
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.
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 8:24 am (local time).
Surf in Mount Benson today
Surf today
Good- 5.9–9.1 ft surf at the shore, big
- Big surf (9.1 ft): for experienced surfers
- 8.6 ft swell at 10 s from the south-southwest, average
- Almost no wind (2 mph): glassy water
- Falling tide (low tide at 9:17 am)
Big surf: for experienced surfers only. If in doubt, stay on the beach.
- Light: First light 5:42 am · sunrise 6:09 am · sunset 7:41 pm · last light 8:08 pm
- Tide: high 2:35 am (1.9 ft), low 9:17 am (-0.4 ft), high 1:08 pm (-0.0 ft) and low 7:25 pm (-1.6 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 61.2 °F–63.0 °F: a 4/3 fullsuit.
- Energy: 1,402 kJ · High power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:00 am to 10:00 am, has a good size and glassy water, though with big surf. 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm can also work, with a good size, though with big surf.
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 Mount Benson today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around high tide (1:08 pm): little current from 12:20 pm to 1:40 pm
- 9.3 ft swell at 11 s from the south-southwest: heavy surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (5 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the north-northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
Not a day for shore diving: swell, wind, current or storms during the best window. If you go, go with a dive shop and only if they give the OK.
- Slack water today: high tide 2:35 am (2:20–2:50 am), low tide 9:17 am (8:50–9:50 am), high tide 1:08 pm (12:20–1:40 pm) and low tide 7:25 pm (7:10–7:40 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 9.1 ft at 11 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 61.2–63.0 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 8:08 pm. Waning gibbous (89%), rising at 11:39 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:10 am to 2:10 pm, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with a big swell. Also worth a look from 6:50 pm to 7:30 pm, with slack water at low tide, light wind and weak current, though with a big swell.
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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- Baudin Rocks inside Fish seen: Scorpis aequipinnis, Blue-throated wrasse, New Zealand banded wrasse, Rock Perch 3.5 mi
- Doorway Rock Fish seen: Blue-throated wrasse, Rock Perch, Scorpis aequipinnis, Aplodactylus arctidens 5.8 mi
- Robe SZ 10 Fish seen: Blue-throated wrasse, Scorpis aequipinnis, Pseudogoniistius nigripes, Horse-shoe Leatherjacket 5.8 mi
- Robe Control 10 Fish seen: Blue-throated wrasse, Senatorwrasse 6.4 mi
- Goat Island 1 Fish seen: Blue-throated wrasse, Herring Cale, Pseudogoniistius nigripes 7.3 mi
- Guichen Bay Conservation Park 0.7 mi
- Unnamed (No.HA1626) Heritage Agreement 4.9 mi
- Cape Jaffa Rock Lobster Sanctuary 11 mi
- The Little Dive Shed Robe 5.5 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 Mount Benson
Now in Mount Benson
- Low / high
- 53 / 62 °F
- Rain
- 0.05 in · 10%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 83%
- Dew pointDew point
- 53 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 1 · 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 (+0.05 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.58 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
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 | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Partly cloudy | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 56° | 54° | 55° | 58° | 61° | 61° | 59° | 55° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 SSW | 4 SSW | 2 E | 3 WSW | 6 WSW | 7 SW | 7 S | 7 SSE |
| Gusts | 12 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
| Waves | 7.3 ft | 7.7 ft | 8.3 ft | 8.9 ft | 9.2 ft | 9.2 ft | 9.0 ft | 8.5 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 am 58° 3 WSW 8.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 61° 6 WSW 9.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 61° 7 SW 9.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 59° 7 S 9.0 ft
- 9:00 pm 55° 7 SSE 8.5 ft
- 12:00 am 52° 7 ESE 8.0 ft
- 3:00 am 51° 9 E 7.7 ft
- 6:00 am 55° 11 ENE 7.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 53 / 62 °F | 8 mph SSW | 9.3 ft | 2:35 am · 1:08 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 51 / 75 °F | 15 mph NNE | 8.0 ft | 3:07 am · 12:49 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 59 / 63 °F | 21 mph W | 6.7 ft | 3:40 am · 12:35 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 56 / 64 °F | 11 mph WSW | 6.4 ft | 4:13 am · 12:34 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 55 / 65 °F | 15 mph SSE | 8.3 ft | 4:47 am · 12:35 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 55 / 63 °F | 12 mph SW | 7.7 ft | 5:34 am | |
| Wed 4 | 54 / 60 °F | 22 mph SW | 8.9 ft | 9:54 am | |
| Thu 5 | 54 / 58 °F | 21 mph SSW | 10 ft | 1:25 am · 10:48 am | |
| Fri 6 | 53 / 59 °F | 11 mph W | 15 ft | 12:04 am · 11:17 am | |
| Sat 7 | 49 / 61 °F | 14 mph SSW | 14 ft | 12:13 am · 11:43 am | |
| Sun 8 | 45 / 76 °F | 22 mph NE | 10.0 ft | 12:34 am · 12:07 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 60 / 68 °F | 14 mph N | 5.8 ft | 12:59 am · 12:29 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 56 / 62 °F | 16 mph WSW | 10 ft | 1:25 am · 12:48 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 53 / 59 °F | 19 mph WSW | 10.0 ft | 1:51 am · 1:05 pm |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 51° / 75° 8.0 ft
- Sat 31 Heavy drizzle 59° / 63° 6.7 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 56° / 64° 6.4 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 55° / 65° 8.3 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 55° / 63° 7.7 ft
- Wed 4 Heavy drizzle 54° / 60° 8.9 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 54° / 58° 10 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.
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−7.2 °F; normal high: 69 °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 8:24 am (local time).
The sun in Mount Benson
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:09 am
- Full dark 8:41 pm
- Civil dawn 5:42 am
- Civil dusk 8:08 pm
- Solar noon 12:55 pm (66° high)
- Daylight 13 h 32 min (+2 min)
- Evening golden hour 7:05 pm
- Full dark 8:41 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,344,955 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Mount Benson
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,463 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:11–4:11 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:43–4:43 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:21–8:21 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 11:09 pm–12:09 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 Mount Benson
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Robe Pier 5.5 mi
- Boatswains Point 2.3 mi
- Boat ramp 5.7 mi
- Lake Fellmongery Boat Ramp 6.0 mi
- Fuel dock 5.7 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: 2.6 mi from shore the water is still only about 24 ft deep.
From the shoreline (0.65 mi from Mount Benson) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep2.3 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 2.6 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 2.6 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 2.6 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 2.3 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 2.6 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). There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 2.6 mi out.
Source: NOAA ETOPO 2022 (CC0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Robe Lighthouse 6.0 mi south
- Light
- 3 white flashes every 10 s · Fl(3) W 10s
- Range
- 20 nautical miles (23 mi)
- Light height
- 207 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 62 ft
- Built
- 1972
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
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All places in South Australia, A to Z (250) →Mount Benson at a glance
- Town or city of about 119 people. Coordinates: 37.083° S, 139.783° E.
- It is 124 mi southeast of Victor Harbor, the main place in South Australia. The sun rises 7 min earlier and sets 2 min earlier than in Victor Harbor.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Long Beach (2.9 mi).
Questions about Mount BensonQuestions
What time is high tide today in Mount Benson?
Today in Mount Benson there are high tides at 2:35 am (1.9 ft) and 1:08 pm (0.0 ft) and low tides at 9:17 am and 7:25 pm. Tide coefficient 99.
What time is sunset today in Mount Benson?
At 7:41 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 8:08 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Mount Benson?
At 6:08 am. First light comes at 5:07 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 2:11–4:11 am, Minor 7:21–8:21 am, Major 2:43–4:43 pm, Minor 11:09 pm–12:09 am. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Mount Benson?
Light drizzle, from 53 °F to 62 °F, with a light air from the north-northwest (1 mph) and a 10% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Mount Benson?
Rough (Douglas 5): 8.8 ft waves with a period of 12.4 s from the south-southwest. The water is 61.3 °F.
When is the best time to visit Mount Benson?
The best time to visit Mount Benson is from November to March: highs of 71 °F to 78 °F, about 3 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).