Wallaroo tides today
- Tide now 4.8 ft ↓ falling · low 2:45 pm (1.1 ft)
- Best time to fish 7:10–8:10 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach day 1:00–6:00 pm Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 1.4 ft · 67 °F smooth · 9.1 s from the south-southwest
- Wind · air 7 mph · 64 °F from the E, gusts 15 · clear sky
- Sun 6:22 am–7:45 pm 13 h 22 min of daylight
- Moon 89% · 11:36 pm waning gibbous · rises at 11:36 pm
- Best time to dive 2:10–3:30 pm great day · 9/10
Today in Wallaroo there are high tides at 6:43 am (6.0 ft) and 7:40 pm (2.0 ft) and low tides at 2:45 pm and 10:34 pm. Tide coefficient 106. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 2:45 pm. The sun rises at 6:22 am and sets at 7:45 pm: 13 h 22 min of daylight. The moon is 89% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 11:36 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 smooth, with 1.4 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the east (7 mph). Clear sky, 64 °F.
Fishing in Wallaroo today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 7:40 pm, coefficient 106
- Sunset at 7:45 pm, golden hour from 7:11 pm
- Falling pressure (−0.13 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (8 mph) and calm sea (1.4 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 106 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 7:10 pm to 8:10 pm, combines the 7:40 pm high tide, sunset and falling pressure. Also good from 2:50 pm to 3:50 pm, with the 2:45 pm low tide and a major period. Also good from 6:00 am to 7:00 am, with the 6:43 am high tide and sunrise.
Species with the most records nearby: Australasian snapper, striped mullet and tope shark. What you can catch
Beach day in Wallaroo
Is it a beach day?
8 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 79 °F: pleasant
- Offshore breeze (7 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.4 ft waves
- Water at 68 °F (cool)
- Low tide at 2:45 pm: more sand
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.4 ft
1.4 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 68 °F
Cool: refreshing on a hot day.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 9 · SPF 50
Max UV 9 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 11:00 am–2:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 9 mph
Offshore breeze (9 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 2:45 pm
Low tide at 2:45 pm and 10:34 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 6:43 am and 7:40 pm. Coefficient 106 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
The best window, 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings sunshine, pleasant temperatures, little wind, a calm sea and low tide at 2:45 pm, though with very high UV.
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 Wallaroo
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- Office Beach 1.0 mi · NW
- Restrooms
- Parking
- North Beach 2.1 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Parking
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 Wallaroo
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 6:43 am 6.0 ft · coef. 103
- ▼ Next low tide 2:45 pm 1.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 7:40 pm 2.0 ft · coef. 106
- ▼ Low tide 10:34 pm 1.8 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 5 h 25 min to low tide at 2:45 pm.
Tide coefficient 103 for the 6:43 am high tide and 106 for the 7:40 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 4.9 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 16 (6.7 ft) and the lowest, on January 3 (0.1 ft).
Mixed, mainly diurnal: on many days there is only one high and one low tide.
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 come from October 29 to 31 (coefficient 107, 4.9 ft range). The smallest, on October 9 (coefficient 20, 1.8 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 | 6:22 am · 7:45 pm | High tide 6:43 am · 6.0 ft | Low tide 2:45 pm · 1.1 ft | High tide 7:40 pm · 2.0 ft | Low tide 10:34 pm · 1.8 ft | Coef. 106 | 89% | Major periods 2:20 am · 2:52 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:21 am · 7:45 pm | High tide 7:12 am · 5.9 ft | Low tide 3:37 pm · 1.4 ft | High tide 7:23 pm · 1.7 ft | Low tide 10:10 pm · 1.6 ft | Coef. 107 | 80% | Major periods 3:25 am · 3:57 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:20 am · 7:46 pm | High tide 7:44 am · 5.6 ft | Low tide 10:14 pm · 1.4 ft | — | — | Coef. 105 | 70% | Major periods 4:29 am · 5:00 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:19 am · 7:47 pm | High tide 8:19 am · 5.2 ft | Low tide 10:25 pm · 1.4 ft | — | — | Coef. 97 | 59% | Major periods 5:29 am · 5:58 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:18 am · 7:48 pm | High tide 8:56 am · 4.6 ft | Low tide 10:30 pm · 1.6 ft | — | — | Coef. 83 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:25 am · 6:51 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:17 am · 7:49 pm | High tide 9:29 am · 4.0 ft | Low tide 10:18 pm · 1.9 ft | — | — | Coef. 64 | 37% | Major periods 7:16 am · 7:40 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:16 am · 7:50 pm | High tide 7:08 am · 3.4 ft | Low tide 10:04 pm · 2.2 ft | — | — | Coef. 44 | 27% | Major periods 8:04 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
Tides from the Wallaroo station (TICON-4), 1.4 mi from Wallaroo. Times and heights are its predictions.
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 Wallaroo
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.7 ft
- Significant1.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.8 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces west 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 Monday 2: 3.9 ft with a period of 6 s, from the southwest (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →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 69.2 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+3.2 °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 9:21 am (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).
Surf in Wallaroo today
Surf today
Fair- 1.1–1.7 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 1.3 ft swell at 11 s from the southwest, average
- Almost no wind (2 mph): glassy water
- Rising tide (high tide at 7:40 pm)
- Light: First light 5:56 am · sunrise 6:22 am · sunset 7:45 pm · last light 8:11 pm
- Tide: high 6:43 am (6.0 ft), low 2:45 pm (1.1 ft), high 7:40 pm (2.0 ft) and low 10:34 pm (1.8 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 67.1 °F–68.4 °F: a springsuit or a 2 mm fullsuit.
- Energy: 36 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, has glassy water.
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 Wallaroo today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (2:45 pm): little current from 2:30 pm to 3:00 pm
- 1.2 ft swell at 11 s from the southwest: some surge on the bottom
- Almost no wind
- 0.3 mph current toward the northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 6:43 am (6:28–6:58 am), low tide 2:45 pm (2:30–3:00 pm), high tide 7:40 pm (7:00–9:10 pm) and low tide 10:34 pm (9:10–11:30 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 67.1–68.4 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 8:11 pm. Waning gibbous (89%), rising at 11:36 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 2:10 pm to 3:30 pm, combines slack water at low tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 6:30 pm to 7:40 pm, with slack water at high tide, light wind and weak current. Also good from 6:20 am to 7:10 am, with slack water at high tide, light wind and weak current.
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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- Wallaroo Fish seen: Ground Mullet, Vincentia conspersa, Parapriacanthus elongatus, Tilodon sexfasciatus 2.0 mi
- Point Hughes Fish seen: Tilodon sexfasciatus, Ground Mullet, Pseudogoniistius nigripes, Scorpis aequipinnis 2.0 mi
- Point Riley Fish seen: Ground Mullet, Siphamia cephalotes, Upeneichthys vlamingii, Pigmy Leatherjacket 4.5 mi
- Bird Islands Conservation Park 7.3 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 Wallaroo
Now in Wallaroo
- Low / high
- 51 / 77 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 0%
- Humidity
- 60%
- Dew pointDew point
- 49 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 4 · moderate
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 21
- 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: −0.34 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 | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 54° | 52° | 51° | 62° | 73° | 77° | 70° | 64° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 SE | 8 ESE | 9 ESE | 7 E | 7 E | 3 ENE | 5 SE | 9 ESE |
| Gusts | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 15 |
| Waves | 1.5 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 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 62° 7 E 1.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 73° 7 E 1.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 77° 3 ENE 1.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 70° 5 SE 1.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 64° 9 ESE 1.4 ft
- 12:00 am 64° 11 ENE 1.6 ft
- 3:00 am 63° 10 NE 1.6 ft
- 6:00 am 64° 12 NE 1.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 51 / 77 °F | 11 mph ESE | 1.5 ft | 6:43 am · 7:40 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 62 / 70 °F | 12 mph NE | 2.4 ft | 7:12 am · 7:23 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 57 / 73 °F | 14 mph WSW | 3.1 ft | 7:44 am | |
| Sun 1 | 54 / 75 °F | 17 mph ESE | 2.2 ft | 8:19 am | |
| Mon 2 | 60 / 71 °F | 15 mph W | 3.9 ft | 8:56 am | |
| Tue 3 | 55 / 72 °F | 10 mph SW | 3.3 ft | 9:29 am | |
| Wed 4 | 54 / 64 °F | 19 mph SW | 2.8 ft | 7:08 am | |
| Thu 5 | 51 / 64 °F | 11 mph SSW | 2.3 ft | 5:14 am · 4:25 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 49 / 68 °F | 6 mph SSE | 4.0 ft | 4:30 am · 5:38 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 50 / 73 °F | 11 mph SE | 3.3 ft | 4:31 am · 6:26 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 58 / 89 °F | 17 mph NNE | 2.2 ft | 4:46 am · 6:53 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 62 / 83 °F | 8 mph S | 1.6 ft | 5:07 am · 7:04 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 55 / 69 °F | 13 mph SW | 2.6 ft | 5:30 am · 7:11 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 52 / 65 °F | 15 mph SW | 3.1 ft | 5:55 am · 7:22 pm |
- Fri 30 Rain 62° / 70° 2.4 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 57° / 73° 3.1 ft
- Sun 1 Drizzle 54° / 75° 2.2 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 60° / 71° 3.9 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 55° / 72° 3.3 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 54° / 64° 2.8 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 51° / 64° 2.3 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 The next few weeks look normal for the time of year. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (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 9:21 am (local time).
The sun in Wallaroo
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:25 am
- Full dark 8:42 pm
- Civil dawn 5:56 am
- Civil dusk 8:11 pm
- Solar noon 1:03 pm (69° high)
- Daylight 13 h 22 min (+2 min)
- Evening golden hour 7:11 pm
- Full dark 8:42 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,344,810 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Wallaroo
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
- 7:41–8:41 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 11:06 pm–12:06 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 Wallaroo
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Moonta Bay Jetty 9.0 mi
- Jetty 1.2 mi
- Jetty 1.6 mi
- Boat ramp 1.1 mi
- Boat ramp 3.4 mi
- Copper Cove Marina 1.2 mi
- Compleat Angler Wallaroo 0.7 mi
- Compleat Angler Moonta 9.3 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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Water depth
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: 3.1 mi from shore the water is still only about 19 ft deep.
From the shoreline (1.3 mi from Wallaroo) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep2.7 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 2.7 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 3.1 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).
Source: NOAA ETOPO 2022 (CC0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near WallarooTides nearby
- Moonta Bay8.6 mi
- Port Hughes11 mi
- Balgowan27 mi
- Port Broughton29 mi
- Port Price32 mi
- Chinaman Wells32 mi
- Port Wakefield34 mi
- Ardrossan37 mi
Wallaroo at a glance
- Town or city of about 3,529 people. Coordinates: 33.939° S, 137.634° E.
- It is 125 mi northwest of Victor Harbor, the main place in South Australia. The sun rises 6 min later and sets 2 min later than in Victor Harbor.
- The nearest tide station, Wallaroo, is 1.4 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Office Beach (1.0 mi), North Beach (2.1 mi), Riley Beach (3.0 mi).
Questions about WallarooQuestions
What time is high tide today in Wallaroo?
Today in Wallaroo there are high tides at 6:43 am (6.0 ft) and 7:40 pm (2.0 ft) and low tides at 2:45 pm and 10:34 pm. Tide coefficient 106.
What time is sunset today in Wallaroo?
At 7:45 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 8:11 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Wallaroo?
At 6:21 am. First light comes at 5:24 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 7:41–8:41 am, Major 2:52–4:52 pm, Minor 11:06 pm–12:06 am. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Wallaroo?
Mainly clear, from 51 °F to 77 °F, with a light breeze from the east (7 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Wallaroo?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.4 ft waves with a period of 9.1 s from the south-southwest. The water is 67.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Wallaroo?
The best time to visit Wallaroo is from October to March: highs of 74 °F to 87 °F, about 3 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: Wallaroo 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).