Smoky Bay tides today
- Tide now 3.0 ft ↓ falling · low 8:36 pm (0.7 ft)
- Best time to fish 7:40–8:20 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach day 3:00–5:00 pm Poor beach day · 3/10
- Waves · water 3.7 ft · 68 °F slight · 12.0 s from the south-southwest
- Wind · air 13 mph · 84 °F from the NE, gusts 25 · mainly clear
- Sun 6:39 am–7:57 pm 13 h 18 min of daylight
- Moon 89% · 11:46 pm waning gibbous · rises at 11:46 pm
- Diving tomorrow 12:30–3:30 pm average day · 6/10
Today in Smoky Bay there are high tides at 2:19 am (6.6 ft) and 3:14 pm (3.6 ft) and low tides at 9:12 am and 8:36 pm. Tide coefficient 90. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 8:36 pm. The sun rises at 6:39 am and sets at 7:57 pm: 13 h 18 min of daylight. The moon is 89% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 11:46 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:36 am to 4:36 am and from 3:08 pm to 5:08 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is slight, with 3.7 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the northeast (13 mph). Mainly clear, 84 °F.
Fishing in Smoky Bay today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 8:36 pm
- Sunset at 7:57 pm, golden hour from 7:24 pm
- Falling pressure (−0.22 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (11 mph) and some swell (3.8 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 90 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 7:40 pm to 8:20 pm, combines the 8:36 pm low tide, sunset, falling pressure and some swell. Also worth a try from 3:10 pm to 4:10 pm, with the 3:14 pm high tide, a major period, falling pressure and some swell, though with moderate wind. Also good from 2:40 am to 3:20 am, with the 2:19 am high tide, a major period and some swell.
Beach day in Smoky Bay
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Feels like 73 °F: mild
- UV 8 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 66 °F (cool)
- Low tide at 9:12 am: more sand
- Light offshore wind (12 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.3 ft
3.3 ft waves every 12 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 67 °F
Cool: refreshing on a hot day.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 10 · SPF 50
Max UV 10 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 12:00–3:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 15 mph
Moderate offshore wind (15 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 8:36 pm
Low tide at 9:12 am and 8:36 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 2:19 am and 3:14 pm.
The best window, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, brings sunshine and low tide at 9:12 am, though with light offshore wind and some waves. 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm can also work, with sunshine and beach weather, though with moderate offshore wind and some waves.
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Beaches near Smoky Bay
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Tides in Smoky Bay
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 2:19 am 6.6 ft · coef. 90
- ▼ Low tide 9:12 am 1.9 ft
- ▲ High tide 3:14 pm 3.6 ft · coef. 83
- ▼ Next low tide 8:36 pm 0.7 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 3 h 47 min to low tide at 8:36 pm.
Tide coefficient 90 for the 2:19 am high tide and 83 for the 3:14 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 6.0 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 1 (7.3 ft) and the lowest, on March 21 (0.2 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 108, 5.9 ft range). The smallest, on October 20 (coefficient 30, 2.2 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Tide 5 | Tide 6 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 6:39 am · 7:57 pm | High tide 2:19 am · 6.6 ft | Low tide 9:12 am · 1.9 ft | High tide 3:14 pm · 3.6 ft | Low tide 8:36 pm · 0.7 ft | — | — | Coef. 90 | 89% | Major periods 2:36 am · 3:08 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:38 am · 7:58 pm | High tide 2:40 am · 6.3 ft | Low tide 8:29 am · 2.5 ft | High tide 3:45 pm · 3.1 ft | Low tide 8:55 pm · 0.8 ft | — | — | Coef. 77 | 80% | Major periods 3:40 am · 4:12 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:37 am · 7:59 pm | High tide 3:01 am · 5.8 ft | Low tide 8:04 am · 2.7 ft | High tide 11:04 am · 3.3 ft | Low tide 2:30 pm · 2.6 ft | High tide 4:17 pm · 2.7 ft | Low tide 9:12 pm · 1.1 ft | Coef. 62 | 70% | Major periods 4:44 am · 5:15 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:36 am · 8:00 pm | High tide 3:18 am · 5.2 ft | Low tide 8:01 am · 2.9 ft | High tide 11:28 am · 3.7 ft | Low tide 9:28 pm · 1.5 ft | — | — | Coef. 47 | 59% | Major periods 5:45 am · 6:13 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:36 am · 8:01 pm | High tide 3:27 am · 4.5 ft | Low tide 7:59 am · 2.9 ft | High tide 11:54 am · 4.0 ft | Low tide 9:30 pm · 2.1 ft | — | — | Coef. 34 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:40 am · 7:06 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:35 am · 8:01 pm | High tide 3:06 am · 3.8 ft | Low tide 7:41 am · 2.8 ft | High tide 12:15 pm · 4.1 ft | Low tide 5:31 pm · 2.0 ft | — | — | Coef. 32 | 37% | Major periods 7:31 am · 7:56 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:34 am · 8:02 pm | High tide 2:06 am · 3.5 ft | Low tide 6:58 am · 2.5 ft | High tide 12:29 pm · 4.1 ft | Low tide 6:00 pm · 1.8 ft | — | — | Coef. 45 | 27% | Major periods 8:19 am · 8:41 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
Smoky Bay has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Thevenard (TICON-4), 23 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 Smoky Bay
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.8 ft
- Significant3.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest7.3 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 7.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 7.3 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces southwest and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 4: 6.2 ft with a period of 8 s, from the southwest (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 3.8 °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 67.9 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+3.7 °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 4:49 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from Australian Ocean Data Network, via the E.U. Copernicus Marine Service. Generated using E.U. Copernicus Marine Service Information (doi:10.48670/moi-00036).
Diving in Smoky Bay today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around low tide (9:12 am): little current from 8:10 am to 10:40 am
- 2.6 ft swell at 11 s from the south-southwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (11 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the north-northwest, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: high tide 2:19 am (2:04–2:34 am), low tide 9:12 am (8:10–10:40 am), high tide 3:14 pm (2:50–3:40 pm) and low tide 8:36 pm (8:20–8:51 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 3.4 ft at 10 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 65.8–67.6 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 8:23 pm. Waning gibbous (89%), rising at 11:46 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:30 am to 11:30 am, combines slack water at low tide, light wind and weak current, though with some 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
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Smoky Bay.
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Weather in Smoky Bay
Now in Smoky Bay
- Low / high
- 53 / 85 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 20%
- Clouds
- 34%
- Humidity
- 27%
- Dew pointDew point
- 46 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 2 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 20
- 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 (−0.09 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. 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 | Clear sky | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Overcast |
| Temperature | 58° | 55° | 53° | 67° | 80° | 85° | 81° | 76° |
| Wind (mph) | 11 ESE | 9 E | 9 ENE | 11 ENE | 14 NE | 14 NE | 11 NE | 11 NNE |
| Gusts | 20 | 16 | 15 | 20 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 20 |
| Waves | 3.7 ft | 3.4 ft | 3.3 ft | 3.2 ft | 3.3 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.7 ft | 3.8 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 |
- 6:00 pm 81° 11 NE 3.7 ft
- 9:00 pm 76° 11 NNE 3.8 ft
- 12:00 am 74° 17 NNE 4.0 ft
- 3:00 am 70° 15 N 4.1 ft
- 6:00 am 64° 12 NNE 4.0 ft
- 9:00 am 71° 17 N 3.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 81° 16 NNW 3.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 76° 15 W 3.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 53 / 85 °F | 15 mph NE | 3.9 ft | 2:19 am · 3:14 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 63 / 82 °F | 19 mph NNW | 4.2 ft | 2:40 am · 3:45 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 60 / 79 °F | 10 mph SW | 4.1 ft | 3:01 am · 11:04 am · 4:17 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 62 / 96 °F | 14 mph NE | 3.0 ft | 3:18 am · 11:28 am | |
| Mon 2 | 62 / 78 °F | 13 mph SW | 5.1 ft | 3:27 am · 11:54 am | |
| Tue 3 | 56 / 78 °F | 9 mph S | 4.7 ft | 3:06 am · 12:15 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 59 / 66 °F | 21 mph SW | 6.2 ft | 2:06 am · 12:29 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 54 / 66 °F | 10 mph S | 5.7 ft | 12:17 am · 12:25 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 50 / 75 °F | 11 mph SSE | 5.1 ft | 12:10 am · 12:08 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 52 / 94 °F | 13 mph NE | 5.0 ft | 12:30 am · 12:08 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 66 / 90 °F | 22 mph N | 3.9 ft | 12:54 am · 12:20 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 63 / 76 °F | 15 mph SSE | 3.5 ft | 1:19 am · 12:35 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 58 / 67 °F | 15 mph SSW | 4.3 ft | 1:45 am · 12:53 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 57 / 67 °F | 15 mph SSW | 4.3 ft | 2:10 am · 1:14 pm |
- Fri 30 Light rain 63° / 82° 4.2 ft
- Sat 31 Partly cloudy 60° / 79° 4.1 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 62° / 96° 3.0 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 62° / 78° 5.1 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 56° / 78° 4.7 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 59° / 66° 6.2 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 54° / 66° 5.7 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 They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about temperature tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, normal rain and a warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+8.2 °F; normal high: 77 °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 4:49 pm (local time).
The sun in Smoky Bay
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:43 am
- Full dark 8:54 pm
- Civil dawn 6:14 am
- Civil dusk 8:23 pm
- Solar noon 1:18 pm (71° high)
- Daylight 13 h 18 min (+2 min)
- Evening golden hour 7:24 pm
- Full dark 8:54 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,344,561 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Smoky Bay
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,463 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:36–4:36 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:08–5:08 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:01–9:01 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 11:16 pm–12:16 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 Smoky Bay
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Tides near Smoky BayTides nearby
All places in South Australia, A to Z (250) →Smoky Bay at a glance
- Town or city of about 606 people. Coordinates: 32.378° S, 133.934° E.
- It is 347 mi northwest of Victor Harbor, the main place in South Australia. The sun rises 23 min later and sets 14 min later than in Victor Harbor.
- The nearest tide station, Thevenard, is 23 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces southwest.
Questions about Smoky BayQuestions
What time is high tide today in Smoky Bay?
Today in Smoky Bay there are high tides at 2:19 am (6.6 ft) and 3:14 pm (3.6 ft) and low tides at 9:12 am and 8:36 pm. Tide coefficient 90.
What time is sunset today in Smoky Bay?
At 7:57 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 8:23 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Smoky Bay?
At 6:38 am. First light comes at 5:42 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 2:36–4:36 am, Minor 8:01–9:01 am, Major 3:08–5:08 pm, Minor 11:16 pm–12:16 am. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Smoky Bay?
Overcast, from 53 °F to 85 °F, with a moderate breeze from the northeast (13 mph) and a 20% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Smoky Bay?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.7 ft waves with a period of 12.0 s from the south-southwest. The water is 67.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Smoky Bay?
The best time to visit Smoky Bay is from October to March: highs of 75 °F to 84 °F, about 2 rainy days a month and 10 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: Thevenard 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).