Port Augusta today: weather, sun and moon
- Best time to fish 7:10–8:10 pm average day · 5/10
- Water 72 °F
- Wind · air 8 mph · 75 °F from the S, gusts 15 · overcast
- Sun 6:24 am–7:42 pm 13 h 18 min of daylight
- Moon 89% · 11:31 pm waning gibbous · rises at 11:31 pm
- Pressure 30.08 inHg steady · falling tomorrow
- Major solunar period 2:20–4:20 am today's activity: medium
- Spring tides Oct 27–29 full moon · with perigee
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Port Augusta the sun rises at 6:24 am and sets at 7:42 pm: 13 h 18 min of daylight. The moon is 89% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 11:31 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. There's a gentle breeze from the south (8 mph). Overcast, 75 °F.
Fishing in Port Augusta today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Sunset at 7:42 pm, golden hour from 7:08 pm
- Falling pressure (−0.13 inHg in 24 h) and light onshore wind (7 mph)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 7:10 pm to 8:10 pm, combines sunset, falling pressure and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 2:50 pm to 4:50 pm, with a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 2:20 am to 4:20 am, with a major period and a light onshore breeze.
Species with the most records nearby: Australasian snapper, striped mullet and tope shark. What you can catch
We don't show the tide for Port Augusta, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Tides in Port Augusta
Tides in Port Augusta: not available yet
There is no tide station near Port Augusta, and we can't rely on the global tide model on this coast: for now we don't show its tide.
Meanwhile, see the tide in Commissariat Point · 6.6 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Port Augusta
Sea state
The wave model doesn't reach Port Augusta: it's on inland water (an estuary, sound or sheltered bay) or far from the open sea. Wind is still available right here.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces southwest 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.
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 4.9 °F less 2 days ago than the model gives now: the water is probably colder than the forecast says.
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 72.2 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+5.5 °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 6:36 pm (local time).
Weather in Port Augusta
Now in Port Augusta
- Low / high
- 54 / 83 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 97%
- Humidity
- 35%
- Dew pointDew point
- 46 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 18
- 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). Over the next 48 hours: −0.13 inHg. 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 | Overcast | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Overcast |
| Temperature | 58° | 55° | 56° | 69° | 80° | 83° | 77° | 69° |
| Wind (mph) | 9 SSE | 6 S | 6 SSE | 4 ENE | 3 NE | 2 W | 7 S | 5 SE |
| Gusts | 17 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 12 |
| 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 |
- 6:00 pm 77° 7 S
- 9:00 pm 69° 5 SE
- 12:00 am 68° 7 ENE
- 3:00 am 69° 11 ENE
- 6:00 am 69° 7 NNE
- 9:00 am 73° 6 NNE
- 12:00 pm 65° 14 NNE
- 3:00 pm 73° 17 N
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 54 / 83 °F | 9 mph SSE | |
| Fri 30 | 63 / 77 °F | 18 mph NNE | |
| Sat 31 | 62 / 85 °F | 11 mph SW | |
| Sun 1 | 60 / 81 °F | 17 mph ESE | |
| Mon 2 | 64 / 82 °F | 14 mph SSE | |
| Tue 3 | 60 / 80 °F | 10 mph S | |
| Wed 4 | 59 / 73 °F | 15 mph S | |
| Thu 5 | 55 / 81 °F | 9 mph S | |
| Fri 6 | 59 / 95 °F | 17 mph NW | |
| Sat 7 | 60 / 72 °F | 21 mph S | |
| Sun 8 | 56 / 76 °F | 9 mph SE | |
| Mon 9 | 62 / 88 °F | 8 mph ESE | |
| Tue 10 | 68 / 101 °F | 15 mph NE | |
| Wed 11 | 63 / 92 °F | 23 mph NNW |
- Fri 30 Drizzle 63° / 77° 18 mph
- Sat 31 Overcast 62° / 85° 11 mph
- Sun 1 Drizzle 60° / 81° 17 mph
- Mon 2 Mainly clear 64° / 82° 14 mph
- Tue 3 Mainly clear 60° / 80° 10 mph
- Wed 4 Partly cloudy 59° / 73° 15 mph
- Thu 5 Clear sky 55° / 81° 9 mph
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.
- The models They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about temperature tomorrow. 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 (82 °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 6:36 pm (local time).
The sun in Port Augusta
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:27 am
- Full dark 8:39 pm
- Civil dawn 5:58 am
- Civil dusk 8:08 pm
- Solar noon 1:03 pm (71° high)
- Daylight 13 h 18 min (+2 min)
- Evening golden hour 7:08 pm
- Full dark 8:39 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 Port Augusta
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
- 7:45–8:45 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 11:01 pm–12:01 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 Port Augusta
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Tides near Port AugustaTides nearby
- Port Augusta West1.1 mi
- Commissariat Point6.6 mi
- Blanche Harbor13 mi
- Douglas Point25 mi
- Fitzgerald Bay28 mi
- Backy Point29 mi
- False Bay34 mi
- Port Bonython34 mi
- Point Lowly35 mi
- Whyalla Barson37 mi
Port Augusta at a glance
- Town or city of about 12,788 people. Coordinates: 32.496° S, 137.773° E.
- It is 217 mi north of Victor Harbor, the main place in South Australia. The sun rises 8 min later and sets 1 min earlier than in Victor Harbor.
- Its coast faces southwest.
Questions about Port AugustaQuestions
What time is sunset today in Port Augusta?
At 7:42 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 8:08 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Port Augusta?
At 6:23 am. First light comes at 5:26 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 7:45–8:45 am, Major 2:52–4:52 pm, Minor 11:01 pm–12:01 am. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Port Augusta?
Overcast, from 54 °F to 83 °F, with a gentle breeze from the south (8 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
When is the best time to visit Port Augusta?
The best time to visit Port Augusta is from September to November and from March to April: highs of 74 °F to 87 °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
Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).