Wool Bay tides today
- Tide now 0.8 ft ↓ falling · low 12:46 pm (0.8 ft)
- Best time to fish 11:10 pm–12:00 am good day · 7/10
- Beach day 12:00–4:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 1.6 ft · 66 °F smooth · 10.1 s from the southwest
- Wind · air 9 mph · 64 °F from the E, gusts 17 · clear sky
- Sun 6:20 am–7:46 pm 13 h 25 min of daylight
- Moon 89% · 11:39 pm waning gibbous · rises at 11:39 pm
- Best time to dive 12:00–1:40 pm great day · 9/10
Today in Wool Bay there are high tides at 5:51 am (7.6 ft) and 6:18 pm (4.5 ft) and low tides at 12:46 pm and 11:40 pm. Tide coefficient 89. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 12:46 pm. The sun rises at 6:20 am and sets at 7:46 pm: 13 h 25 min of daylight. The moon is 89% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 11:39 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 1.6 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the east (9 mph). Clear sky, 64 °F.
Fishing in Wool Bay today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 5:51 am, coefficient 89
- Sunrise at 6:20 am
- Steady pressure (30.30 inHg), light onshore wind (6 mph) and some swell (1.7 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 89 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:50 am to 6:50 am, combines the 5:51 am high tide, sunrise, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 11:10 pm to 12:00 am, with the 11:40 pm low tide, moonrise, falling pressure, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 5:30 pm to 7:20 pm, with the 6:18 pm high tide, sunset, falling pressure, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: Australasian snapper, striped mullet and swordfish. What you can catch
Beach day in Wool Bay
Is it a beach day?
4 good hours- Sunny
- Onshore breeze (9 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.6 ft waves
- Water at 66 °F (cool)
- Low tide at 12:46 pm: more sand
- Feels like 67 °F: a bit cool
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.6 ft
1.6 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 66 °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
Onshore breeze (9 mph).
- Tide & sand 12:46 pm
Low tide at 12:46 pm and 11:40 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 5:51 am and 6:18 pm.
The best window, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, brings sunshine, little wind, a calm sea and low tide at 12:46 pm, though with cool air and 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 Wool Bay
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Tides in Wool Bay
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 5:51 am 7.6 ft · coef. 89
- ▼ Next low tide 12:46 pm 0.8 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:18 pm 4.5 ft · coef. 85
- ▼ Low tide 11:40 pm 1.5 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 29 min to low tide at 12:46 pm.
Tide coefficient 89 for the 5:51 am high tide and 85 for the 6:18 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 6.9 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 (8.1 ft) and the lowest, on February 18 (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 100, 7.3 ft range). The smallest, on October 20 (coefficient 24, 2.2 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Tide 5 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 6:20 am · 7:46 pm | High tide 5:51 am · 7.6 ft | Low tide 12:46 pm · 0.8 ft | High tide 6:18 pm · 4.5 ft | Low tide 11:40 pm · 1.5 ft | — | Coef. 89 | 89% | Major periods 2:20 am · 2:52 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:19 am · 7:47 pm | High tide 6:13 am · 7.5 ft | Low tide 1:12 pm · 1.2 ft | High tide 6:31 pm · 4.2 ft | Low tide 11:52 pm · 1.6 ft | — | Coef. 81 | 80% | Major periods 3:24 am · 3:56 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:18 am · 7:48 pm | High tide 6:37 am · 7.1 ft | Low tide 1:37 pm · 1.7 ft | High tide 6:46 pm · 4.0 ft | — | — | Coef. 74 | 70% | Major periods 4:28 am · 4:59 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:17 am · 7:49 pm | Low tide 12:07 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 7:04 am · 6.6 ft | Low tide 2:00 pm · 2.2 ft | High tide 7:02 pm · 3.8 ft | — | Coef. 64 | 59% | Major periods 5:29 am · 5:57 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:16 am · 7:49 pm | Low tide 12:22 am · 1.9 ft | High tide 7:30 am · 5.9 ft | Low tide 2:22 pm · 2.8 ft | High tide 7:12 pm · 3.6 ft | — | Coef. 51 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:25 am · 6:51 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:15 am · 7:50 pm | Low tide 12:29 am · 2.4 ft | High tide 7:48 am · 5.0 ft | Low tide 2:31 pm · 3.3 ft | High tide 5:41 pm · 3.4 ft | Low tide 11:37 pm · 2.9 ft | Coef. 32 | 37% | Major periods 7:16 am · 7:40 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:14 am · 7:51 pm | High tide 6:24 am · 4.2 ft | Low tide 12:21 pm · 3.8 ft | High tide 3:33 pm · 3.9 ft | Low tide 9:30 pm · 2.8 ft | — | Coef. 21 | 27% | Major periods 8:03 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 Port Giles station (TICON-4), 2.2 mi from Wool Bay. 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 Wool Bay
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.8 ft
- Significant1.6 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.1 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces east and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 4: 4.3 ft with a period of 6 s, from the southwest (moderate).
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.
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 12:17 pm (local time).
Surf in Wool Bay today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.7 ft sets): flat
- Light onshore wind (5 mph): a bit of chop
- Falling tide (low tide at 12:46 pm)
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 5:54 am · sunrise 6:20 am · sunset 7:46 pm · last light 8:12 pm
- Tide: high 5:51 am (7.6 ft), low 12:46 pm (0.8 ft), high 6:18 pm (4.5 ft) and low 11:40 pm (1.5 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 65.1 °F–66.4 °F: a 3/2 fullsuit.
- Energy: 29 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window is 6:00 am to 10:00 am, 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 Wool Bay today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (12:46 pm): little current from 12:30 pm to 1:10 pm
- 1.3 ft swell at 9 s from the west-southwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (9 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the southwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 5:51 am (5:30–6:10 am), low tide 12:46 pm (12:30–1:10 pm), high tide 6:18 pm (5:50–6:50 pm) and low tide 11:40 pm (11:10 pm–12:00 am)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 2.0 ft at 10 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 65.1–66.4 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 8:12 pm. Waning gibbous (89%), rising at 11:39 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:00 pm to 1:40 pm, combines slack water at low tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 5:30 pm to 7:10 pm, 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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- Port Giles Fish seen: Scorpis aequipinnis, Blue-throated wrasse, Tilodon sexfasciatus, Dotalabrus aurantiacus 2.0 mi
- McDonalds Fish seen: Girella zebra, Kyphosus sydneyanus, Blue-throated wrasse, Tilodon sexfasciatus 2.0 mi
- Edithburgh Jetty Fish seen: Pseudogoniistius nigripes, Tilodon sexfasciatus, Notolabrus parilus, Pempheris klunzingeri 6.2 mi
- Coobowie Aquatic Reserve 4.0 mi
- Troubridge Island Conservation Park 9.5 mi
- Lower Yorke Peninsula Marine Park 12 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 Wool Bay
Now in Wool Bay
- Low / high
- 57 / 67 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 0%
- Humidity
- 64%
- Dew pointDew point
- 51 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 9 · very high
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 25
- 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 (−0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.32 inHg. 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 | Mainly clear | Clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 58° | 57° | 58° | 61° | 64° | 66° | 64° | 63° |
| Wind (mph) | 9 SE | 8 ESE | 6 E | 8 ENE | 9 E | 7 ESE | 7 SE | 7 ESE |
| Gusts | 13 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 10 |
| Waves | 1.8 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.8 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 |
- 12:00 pm 64° 9 E 1.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 66° 7 ESE 1.6 ft
- 6:00 pm 64° 7 SE 1.6 ft
- 9:00 pm 63° 7 ESE 1.8 ft
- 12:00 am 63° 10 NE 1.9 ft
- 3:00 am 63° 13 NE 2.0 ft
- 6:00 am 64° 14 NE 2.2 ft
- 9:00 am 69° 15 NE 2.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 57 / 67 °F | 9 mph ESE | 1.8 ft | 5:51 am · 6:18 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 63 / 74 °F | 17 mph NNE | 2.6 ft | 6:13 am · 6:31 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 58 / 71 °F | 16 mph W | 3.0 ft | 6:37 am · 6:46 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 54 / 67 °F | 10 mph ENE | 2.0 ft | 7:04 am · 7:02 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 60 / 71 °F | 13 mph SSE | 2.8 ft | 7:30 am · 7:12 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 56 / 67 °F | 8 mph SSE | 2.6 ft | 7:48 am · 5:41 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 55 / 62 °F | 20 mph SW | 4.3 ft | 6:24 am · 3:33 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 55 / 60 °F | 15 mph SSW | 4.2 ft | 4:07 am · 3:48 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 53 / 62 °F | 8 mph ESE | 3.0 ft | 3:52 am · 4:09 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 53 / 67 °F | 13 mph SE | 3.9 ft | 4:01 am · 4:31 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 59 / 82 °F | 15 mph NE | 3.8 ft | 4:17 am · 4:53 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 62 / 70 °F | 10 mph SSW | 2.9 ft | 4:36 am · 5:14 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 55 / 66 °F | 16 mph SW | 5.8 ft | 4:56 am · 5:34 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 52 / 64 °F | 19 mph WSW | 5.8 ft | 5:17 am · 5:54 pm |
- Fri 30 Light rain 63° / 74° 2.6 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 58° / 71° 3.0 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 54° / 67° 2.0 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 60° / 71° 2.8 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 56° / 67° 2.6 ft
- Wed 4 Heavy drizzle 55° / 62° 4.3 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 55° / 60° 4.2 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 →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−6.0 °F; normal high: 73 °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 12:17 pm (local time).
The sun in Wool Bay
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:22 am
- Full dark 8:44 pm
- Civil dawn 5:54 am
- Civil dusk 8:12 pm
- Solar noon 1:03 pm (68° high)
- Daylight 13 h 25 min (+2 min)
- Evening golden hour 7:11 pm
- Full dark 8:44 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,344,819 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Wool Bay
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,463 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:20–4:20 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:52–4:52 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:37–8:37 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 Wool Bay
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Jetty 0.3 mi
- Edithburgh Jetty 6.5 mi
- Stansbury Jetty 6.5 mi
- Fishermans Jetty 7.0 mi
- Jetty 6.8 mi
- Fishermans Jetty 7.0 mi
- Boat ramp 0.3 mi
- Boat ramp 3.2 mi
- Stansbury Boat Ramp 6.5 mi
- Boat Ramp 6.8 mi
- Edithburgh Surf & Tackle 6.6 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
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 1.4 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (900 ft from Wool Bay) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1 mi
- 33 ft deep1.4 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 1 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 1.4 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).
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 Wool BayTides nearby
- Coobowie3.9 mi
- Stansbury6.0 mi
- Edithburgh6.5 mi
- Port Vincent16 mi
- Sheaoak Flat21 mi
- Point Turton23 mi
- Bluff Beach24 mi
- Black Point27 mi
- The Pines34 mi
- Rogues Point35 mi
Wool Bay at a glance
- Town or city of about 128 people. Coordinates: 34.991° S, 137.757° E.
- It is 62 mi northwest of Victor Harbor, the main place in South Australia. The sun rises 4 min later and sets 3 min later than in Victor Harbor.
- The nearest tide station, Port Giles, is 2.2 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Port Giles (2.2 mi).
Questions about Wool BayQuestions
What time is high tide today in Wool Bay?
Today in Wool Bay there are high tides at 5:51 am (7.6 ft) and 6:18 pm (4.5 ft) and low tides at 12:46 pm and 11:40 pm. Tide coefficient 89.
What time is sunset today in Wool Bay?
At 7:46 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 8:12 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Wool Bay?
At 6:19 am. First light comes at 5:21 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 7:37–8:37 am, Major 2:52–4:52 pm, Minor 11:09 pm–12:09 am. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Wool Bay?
Partly cloudy, from 57 °F to 67 °F, with a gentle breeze from the east (9 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Wool Bay?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.6 ft waves with a period of 10.1 s from the southwest. The water is 65.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Wool Bay?
The best time to visit Wool Bay is from November to March: highs of 75 °F to 82 °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: Port Giles 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).