Whyalla tides today
- Tide now 9.5 ft ↑ rising · high 8:28 am (9.9 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:00–4:50 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach day 10:00 am–3:00 pm Good beach day · 7/10
- Waves · water 1.3 ft · 68 °F smooth · 4.2 s from the south
- Wind · air 4 mph · 59 °F from the SE, gusts 6 · clear sky
- Sun 6:24 am–7:44 pm 13 h 20 min of daylight
- Moon 89% · 11:33 pm waning gibbous · rises at 11:33 pm
- Best time to dive 7:40–8:50 am great day · 9/10
Today in Whyalla there are high tides at 8:28 am (9.9 ft) and 9:39 pm (5.5 ft) and low tides at 2:20 am and 4:03 pm. Tide coefficient 90. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 8:28 am. The sun rises at 6:24 am and sets at 7:44 pm: 13 h 20 min of daylight. The moon is 89% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 11:33 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:20 am to 4:20 am and from 2:53 pm to 4:53 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is smooth, with 1.3 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the southeast (4 mph). Clear sky, 59 °F.
Fishing in Whyalla today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 4:03 pm
- Major period 2:53–4:53 pm
- Steady pressure (30.12 inHg), light onshore wind (8 mph) and calm sea (0.7 ft waves)
- 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, 3:00 pm to 4:50 pm, combines the 4:03 pm low tide, a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 2:20 am to 3:20 am, with the 2:20 am low tide, a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 7:40 am to 8:30 am, with the 8:28 am high tide, moonset and a light onshore breeze.
Species with the most records nearby: Australasian snapper, striped mullet and tope shark. What you can catch
Beach day in Whyalla
Is it a beach day?
9 good hours- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 80 °F: pleasant
- Onshore breeze (6 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.0 ft waves
- Water at 69 °F (cool)
- UV 10 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.0 ft
1.0 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 69 °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 11:00 am–3:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 8 mph
Onshore breeze (8 mph).
- Tide & sand 4:03 pm
Low tide at 2:20 am and 4:03 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 8:28 am and 9:39 pm. Coefficient 90 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
The best window, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, brings sunshine, pleasant temperatures, little wind and a calm sea, though with very high UV. 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm is good too, with sunshine, pleasant temperatures, little wind, a calm sea and low tide at 4:03 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 Whyalla
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- New Beach 1.7 mi · E
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
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Tides in Whyalla
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 2:20 am 3.6 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 8:28 am 9.9 ft · coef. 90
- ▼ Low tide 4:03 pm 1.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 9:39 pm 5.5 ft · coef. 86
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 1 h 5 min to high tide at 8:28 am.
Tide coefficient 90 for the 8:28 am high tide and 86 for the 9:39 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 8.9 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 May 18 (10.6 ft) and the lowest, on December 24 (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 11 to 13 (coefficient 104, 8.9 ft range). The smallest, on October 20 (coefficient 20, 3.0 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 | 6:24 am · 7:44 pm | Low tide 2:20 am · 3.6 ft | High tide 8:28 am · 9.9 ft | Low tide 4:03 pm · 1.1 ft | High tide 9:39 pm · 5.5 ft | Coef. 90 | 89% | Major periods 2:20 am · 2:53 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:23 am · 7:44 pm | Low tide 2:20 am · 3.6 ft | High tide 8:48 am · 9.8 ft | Low tide 4:31 pm · 1.6 ft | High tide 9:54 pm · 4.9 ft | Coef. 81 | 80% | Major periods 3:25 am · 3:57 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:22 am · 7:45 pm | Low tide 2:13 am · 3.6 ft | High tide 9:08 am · 9.3 ft | Low tide 4:58 pm · 2.2 ft | High tide 10:02 pm · 4.5 ft | Coef. 70 | 70% | Major periods 4:29 am · 5:00 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:21 am · 7:46 pm | Low tide 2:05 am · 3.5 ft | High tide 9:26 am · 8.7 ft | Low tide 5:24 pm · 3.0 ft | High tide 9:55 pm · 4.2 ft | Coef. 57 | 59% | Major periods 5:30 am · 5:58 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:20 am · 7:47 pm | Low tide 1:55 am · 3.5 ft | High tide 9:35 am · 7.8 ft | Low tide 5:56 pm · 3.8 ft | High tide 9:00 pm · 4.2 ft | Coef. 40 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:25 am · 6:51 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:19 am · 7:48 pm | Low tide 1:27 am · 3.6 ft | High tide 9:15 am · 6.8 ft | — | — | Coef. 23 | 37% | Major periods 7:16 am · 7:41 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:18 am · 7:49 pm | Low tide 12:34 am · 3.6 ft | High tide 7:47 am · 6.1 ft | Low tide 1:23 pm · 5.1 ft | High tide 5:51 pm · 5.5 ft | Coef. 35 | 27% | Major periods 8:04 am · 8:27 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 Whyalla station (TICON-4), 2.0 mi from Whyalla. 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 Whyalla
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.7 ft
- Significant1.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.7 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces south 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 build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 3.1 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 warms over the next few days: about 70.2 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.8 °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 7:23 am (local time).
Surf in Whyalla today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (1.0 ft sets): flat
- Almost no wind (4 mph): glassy water
- Rising tide (low tide at 4:03 pm)
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 5:58 am · sunrise 6:24 am · sunset 7:44 pm · last light 8:10 pm
- Tide: low 2:20 am (3.6 ft), high 8:28 am (9.9 ft), low 4:03 pm (1.1 ft) and high 9:39 pm (5.5 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 68.2 °F–69.6 °F: a springsuit or a 2 mm fullsuit.
- Energy: 1 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, has glassy water, though with barely any waves.
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 Whyalla today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (8:28 am): little current from 8:10 am to 8:43 am
- 0.8 ft swell at 3 s from the south-southwest: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (4 mph)
- 0.5 mph current toward the south-southwest, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: low tide 2:20 am (1:50–2:40 am), high tide 8:28 am (8:10–8:43 am), low tide 4:03 pm (3:48–4:20 pm) and high tide 9:39 pm (9:10–10:10 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 68.2–69.6 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 8:10 pm. Waning gibbous (89%), rising at 11:33 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 7:40 am to 8:50 am, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind and weak current. Also worth a look from 3:10 pm to 4:20 pm, with slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind and the sun high, though with 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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- Black Point Fish seen: Ascarosepion apama, Parapercis haackei, Siphamia cephalotes, Sepioteuthis australis 9.5 mi
- Third Dip Fish seen: Parapercis haackei, Siphamia cephalotes, Ascarosepion apama, Pigmy Leatherjacket 10 mi
- Ledges Fish seen: Parapercis haackei, Siphamia cephalotes, Pigmy Leatherjacket, Ground Mullet 10 mi
- Santos Fenceline Fish seen: Parapercis haackei, Siphamia cephalotes, Pelates octolineatus, Pigmy Leatherjacket 11 mi
- Stony Point Fish seen: Parapercis haackei, Pigmy Leatherjacket, Siphamia cephalotes, Pelates octolineatus 12 mi
- Tanked Fish seen: Parapercis haackei, Pelates octolineatus, Siphamia cephalotes, Pigmy Leatherjacket 12 mi
- Cuttlefish Coast Sanctuary Zone 9.9 mi
- Whyalla Dive Services 0.3 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
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Weather in Whyalla
Now in Whyalla
- Low / high
- 54 / 79 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 1%
- Humidity
- 74%
- Dew pointDew point
- 51 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 1 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 16
- 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 (+0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.32 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 | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Clear sky | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 58° | 55° | 56° | 65° | 75° | 79° | 73° | 65° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 SSE | 5 SSE | 4 SSE | 3 ESE | 4 ESE | 7 ESE | 6 SE | 6 SE |
| Gusts | 13 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 9 |
| Waves | 1.8 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.1 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.7 ft | 1.0 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 65° 3 ESE 1.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 75° 4 ESE 0.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 79° 7 ESE 0.8 ft
- 6:00 pm 73° 6 SE 0.7 ft
- 9:00 pm 65° 6 SE 1.0 ft
- 12:00 am 62° 4 NE 1.1 ft
- 3:00 am 62° 7 NNE 1.0 ft
- 6:00 am 66° 8 NNE 1.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 54 / 79 °F | 8 mph SE | 1.8 ft | 8:28 am · 9:39 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 62 / 75 °F | 13 mph N | 1.1 ft | 8:48 am · 9:54 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 63 / 78 °F | 9 mph SW | 1.4 ft | 9:08 am · 10:02 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 60 / 81 °F | 12 mph SE | 1.2 ft | 9:26 am · 9:55 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 62 / 84 °F | 15 mph WSW | 3.1 ft | 9:35 am · 9:00 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 57 / 76 °F | 9 mph S | 2.8 ft | 9:15 am | |
| Wed 4 | 56 / 66 °F | 18 mph SW | 2.0 ft | 7:47 am · 5:51 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 55 / 65 °F | 13 mph S | 1.6 ft | 6:34 am · 6:37 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 53 / 69 °F | 8 mph SSE | 3.3 ft | 6:24 am · 7:09 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 56 / 76 °F | 8 mph SSE | 2.8 ft | 6:31 am · 7:37 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 62 / 95 °F | 19 mph N | 1.0 ft | 6:45 am · 8:04 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 65 / 92 °F | 14 mph WSW | 1.5 ft | 7:03 am · 8:28 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 59 / 69 °F | 17 mph S | 3.1 ft | 7:24 am · 8:50 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 53 / 69 °F | 13 mph SSW | 3.9 ft | 7:46 am · 9:10 pm |
- Fri 30 Drizzle 62° / 75° 1.1 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 63° / 78° 1.4 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 60° / 81° 1.2 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 62° / 84° 3.1 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 57° / 76° 2.8 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 56° / 66° 2.0 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 55° / 65° 1.6 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 on Sunday 1. 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 7:23 am (local time).
The sun in Whyalla
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:27 am
- Full dark 8:41 pm
- Civil dawn 5:58 am
- Civil dusk 8:10 pm
- Solar noon 1:03 pm (70° high)
- Daylight 13 h 20 min (+2 min)
- Evening golden hour 7:10 pm
- Full dark 8:41 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,344,806 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Whyalla
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
- 2:53–4:53 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:44–8:44 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 11:03 pm–12:03 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 Whyalla
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.8 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.9 mi.
From the shoreline (1.3 mi from Whyalla) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.8 mi
- 33 ft deep0.9 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 0.8 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 near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 0.9 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
Rough estimate: here the data comes in cells of about 0.3 mi and misses details near shore (rocks, sandbars, small coves). Where the bottom comes up to the surface there are shoals, rocks or an islet next to the profile.
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 WhyallaTides nearby
- Port Davis23 mi
- Port Germein25 mi
- Blanche Harbor26 mi
- Risdon Park27 mi
- Weeroona Island27 mi
- Port Pirie28 mi
- Port Pirie South28 mi
- Solomontown29 mi
- Coonamia30 mi
- Commissariat Point33 mi
Whyalla at a glance
- Town or city of about 20,880 people. Coordinates: 33.033° S, 137.565° E.
- It is 184 mi north of Victor Harbor, the main place in South Australia. The sun rises 8 min later and sets at the same time than in Victor Harbor.
- The nearest tide station, Whyalla, is 2.0 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Port Whyalla (1.7 mi).
Questions about WhyallaQuestions
What time is high tide today in Whyalla?
Today in Whyalla there are high tides at 8:28 am (9.9 ft) and 9:39 pm (5.5 ft) and low tides at 2:20 am and 4:03 pm. Tide coefficient 90.
What time is sunset today in Whyalla?
At 7:44 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 8:10 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Whyalla?
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 7:44–8:44 am, Major 2:53–4:53 pm, Minor 11:03 pm–12:03 am. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Whyalla?
Overcast, from 54 °F to 79 °F, with a light breeze from the southeast (4 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Whyalla?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.3 ft waves with a period of 4.2 s from the south. The water is 68.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Whyalla?
The best time to visit Whyalla is from October to March: highs of 75 °F to 87 °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: Whyalla 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).