Coles Bay tides today
- Tide now 1.4 ft ↑ rising · high 10:53 am (2.0 ft)
- Best time to fish 9:50–11:50 am average day · 5/10
- Beach day 2:00–7:00 pm Good beach day · 7/10
- Waves · water 3.8 ft · 60 °F slight · 9.2 s from the south
- Wind · air 10 mph · 58 °F from the WSW, gusts 17 · clear sky
- Surf today 1.8–2.8 ft Good day · 6/10 · 5:27–9:00 am
- Sun 5:56 am–7:45 pm 13 h 49 min of daylight
- Moon 89% · 11:54 pm waning gibbous · rises at 11:54 pm
Today in Coles Bay there is high tide at 10:53 am (2.0 ft) and low tides at 4:40 am and 6:10 pm. Tide coefficient 84. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 10:53 am. The sun rises at 5:56 am and sets at 7:45 pm: 13 h 49 min of daylight. The moon is 89% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 11:54 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:06 am to 4:06 am and from 2:38 pm to 4:38 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is slight, with 3.8 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the west-southwest (10 mph). Clear sky, 58 °F.
Fishing in Coles Bay today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 4:40 am
- Major period 2:06–4:06 am
- Sunrise at 5:56 am
- Rising pressure (+0.25 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (9 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: 84 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:40 am to 5:40 am, combines the 4:40 am low tide, a major period, sunrise and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 9:50 am to 11:50 am, with the 10:53 am high tide and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 5:10 pm to 7:10 pm, with the 6:10 pm low tide, sunset and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: tope shark, bluefish, Japanese amberjack and Atlantic cod. What you can catch
Beach day in Coles Bay
Is it a beach day?
5 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 71 °F: mild
- Offshore breeze (6 mph)
- UV 8 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Low tide at 6:10 pm: more sand
- Calm for swimming: 3.6 ft waves; moderate rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 3.6 ft
3.6 ft waves: calm for swimming. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 60 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 9 · SPF 50
Max UV 9 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 12:00–2:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 11 mph
Offshore breeze (11 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 6:10 pm
Low tide at 4:40 am and 6:10 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 10:53 am.
The best window, 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm, brings sunshine, little wind and low tide at 6:10 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 Coles Bay
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- Richardsons Beach 0.6 mi · E
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Muirs Beach 0.9 mi · NW
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Sandpiper Beach 2.9 mi · NW
- Hazards Beach 3.7 mi · S
- Restrooms
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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Webcams near Coles Bay
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Tides in Coles Bay
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 4:40 am -0.4 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 10:53 am 2.0 ft · coef. 84
- ▼ Low tide 6:10 pm -2.2 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 2 h 0 min to high tide at 10:53 am.
Tide coefficient 84 for the 10:53 am high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 4.2 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 December 25 (2.5 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (-2.6 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above mean sea level. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. mean sea level
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 29 (coefficient 85, 4.2 ft range). The smallest, from October 17 to 19 (coefficient 46, 2.6 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 | 5:56 am · 7:45 pm | Low tide 4:40 am · -0.4 ft | High tide 10:53 am · 2.0 ft | Low tide 6:10 pm · -2.2 ft | — | Coef. 84 | 89% | Major periods 2:06 am · 2:38 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 5:55 am · 7:47 pm | High tide 12:45 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 5:38 am · -0.3 ft | High tide 11:49 am · 2.0 ft | Low tide 7:11 pm · -2.2 ft | Coef. 82 | 80% | Major periods 3:10 am · 3:42 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 5:54 am · 7:48 pm | High tide 1:51 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 6:41 am · -0.3 ft | High tide 12:48 pm · 1.9 ft | Low tide 8:12 pm · -2.2 ft | Coef. 79 | 70% | Major periods 4:14 am · 4:45 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:52 am · 7:49 pm | High tide 2:54 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 7:50 am · -0.3 ft | High tide 1:52 pm · 1.7 ft | Low tide 9:11 pm · -2.1 ft | Coef. 76 | 59% | Major periods 5:15 am · 5:43 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:51 am · 7:50 pm | High tide 3:53 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 9:02 am · -0.4 ft | High tide 2:58 pm · 1.6 ft | Low tide 10:07 pm · -1.9 ft | Coef. 75 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:11 am · 6:37 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:50 am · 7:52 pm | High tide 4:45 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 10:13 am · -0.5 ft | High tide 4:04 pm · 1.3 ft | Low tide 10:57 pm · -1.8 ft | Coef. 74 | 37% | Major periods 7:02 am · 7:26 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 5:49 am · 7:53 pm | High tide 5:32 am · 1.1 ft | Low tide 11:19 am · -0.7 ft | High tide 5:10 pm · 1.1 ft | Low tide 11:43 pm · -1.5 ft | Coef. 74 | 27% | Major periods 7:50 am · 8:12 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above mean sea level. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Coles Bay has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 2.9 mi away). It may differ from the real tide by a few minutes and inches, and more with wind or storms. Heights are above mean sea level, not chart datum, so low tides are negative. Not for navigation.
Model attribution: FES2022 Tide was produced by LEGOS, NOVELTIS and CLS, funded by CNES, and distributed by AVISO (https://doi.org/10.24400/527896/a01-2024.004), AVISO licence (https://www.aviso.altimetry.fr/fileadmin/documents/data/License_Aviso.pdf). Modified by TidePlanet: constants interpolated from the nearest model cells offshore; heights above mean sea level.
The sea at Coles Bay
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.9 ft
- Significant3.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest7.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 7.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 7.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces east and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 4.2 ft with a period of 8 s, from the south (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 (+3.2 °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 8:53 am (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from the WMO Global Telecommunication System (GTS), from a station in Australia, via NOAA OSMC (public domain, CC0).
Surf in Coles Bay today
Surf today
Good- 1.8–2.8 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 3.0 ft swell at 10 s from the south, average; it hits this coast at an angle
- Light offshore wind (10 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- First or last light of the day
- Rising tide (high tide at 10:53 am)
- Light: First light 5:27 am · sunrise 5:56 am · sunset 7:45 pm · last light 8:15 pm
- Tide: low 4:40 am (-0.4 ft), high 10:53 am (2.0 ft) and low 6:10 pm (-2.2 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 59.5 °F–60.4 °F: a 4/3 fullsuit (booties if you run cold).
- Energy: 167 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 5:27 am to 9:00 am, has a good size and light offshore wind. 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm also works, with a good size and light offshore wind.
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 Coles Bay today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (10:53 am): little current from 10:30 am to 11:10 am
- 2.9 ft swell at 10 s from the south: some surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (8 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the east-northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 11:40 pm (11:10 pm–12:10 am), low tide 4:40 am (4:00–5:10 am), high tide 10:53 am (10:30–11:10 am) and low tide 6:10 pm (5:50–6:30 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 3.1 ft at 10 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 59.5–60.4 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 8:15 pm. Waning gibbous (89%), rising at 11:54 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:00 am to 11:50 am, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell. Also worth a look from 5:30 pm to 6:50 pm, with 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
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- Fisheries Fish seen: Ground Mullet, Blue-throated wrasse, Dotalabrus aurantiacus, Senatorwrasse 0.9 mi
- Sleepy Bay NW Fish seen: Long-finned pike, Blue-throated wrasse, Acanthaluteres vittiger, Herring Cale 1.6 mi
- Little Bluestone Bay, 10m Fish seen: New Zealand banded wrasse, Acanthaluteres vittiger, barber perch, Blue-throated wrasse 2.9 mi
- Fleurieu Point Fish seen: Blue-throated wrasse, Ground Mullet, Trachinops caudimaculatus, New Zealand banded wrasse 3.4 mi
- North of Bluestone Fish seen: New Zealand banded wrasse, Chirodactylus spectabilis, Herring Cale, Blue-throated wrasse 3.8 mi
- Refuge Island Fish seen: Blue-throated wrasse, New Zealand banded wrasse, Senatorwrasse, Acanthaluteres vittiger 4.0 mi
- Friendly Point, 10m Fish seen: Blue-throated wrasse, Long-finned pike, New Zealand banded wrasse, Chirodactylus spectabilis 4.6 mi
- Cape Forestier, 10m Fish seen: Long-finned pike, New Zealand banded wrasse, Scorpis lineolata, Chirodactylus spectabilis 4.9 mi
- South Hazard Fish seen: Blue-throated wrasse, Ground Mullet, Dotalabrus aurantiacus, Trachinops caudimaculatus 5.9 mi
- Weatherhead Point Light Fish seen: Blue-throated wrasse, Acanthaluteres vittiger, New Zealand banded wrasse, Pencil Weed Whiting 7.4 mi
- Bryans West Fish seen: Blue-throated wrasse, Acanthaluteres vittiger, Senatorwrasse, Dotalabrus aurantiacus 9.3 mi
- Freycinet National Park 0.2 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 Coles Bay
Now in Coles Bay
- Low / high
- 53 / 68 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 7%
- Humidity
- 56%
- Dew pointDew point
- 42 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 3 · 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: −0.43 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 | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 55° | 54° | 54° | 58° | 65° | 68° | 67° | 61° |
| Wind (mph) | 10 WSW | 9 WSW | 10 WSW | 10 WSW | 4 W | 1 E | 6 SW | 6 SW |
| Gusts | 19 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 9 |
| Waves | 4.2 ft | 4.0 ft | 3.8 ft | 3.8 ft | 3.7 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.5 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 58° 10 WSW 3.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 65° 4 W 3.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 68° 1 E 3.5 ft
- 6:00 pm 67° 6 SW 3.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 61° 6 SW 3.5 ft
- 12:00 am 56° 7 SSW 3.4 ft
- 3:00 am 52° 4 SW 3.3 ft
- 6:00 am 52° 2 NW 3.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 53 / 68 °F | 11 mph WSW | 4.2 ft | 10:53 am | |
| Fri 30 | 51 / 68 °F | 16 mph NE | 3.5 ft | 12:45 am · 11:49 am | |
| Sat 31 | 54 / 67 °F | 15 mph NNW | 3.8 ft | 1:51 am · 12:48 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 54 / 63 °F | 13 mph WNW | 3.6 ft | 2:54 am · 1:52 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 52 / 60 °F | 13 mph ENE | 2.7 ft | 3:53 am · 2:58 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 54 / 61 °F | 9 mph SSW | 2.2 ft | 4:45 am · 4:04 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 53 / 64 °F | 15 mph ESE | 2.2 ft | 5:32 am · 5:10 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 55 / 57 °F | 15 mph S | 3.0 ft | 6:13 am · 6:13 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 51 / 62 °F | 12 mph ENE | 3.3 ft | 6:51 am · 7:15 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 52 / 60 °F | 16 mph WSW | 4.7 ft | 7:26 am · 8:13 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 46 / 57 °F | 15 mph NNE | 3.8 ft | 8:00 am · 9:10 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 55 / 73 °F | 17 mph N | 4.0 ft | 8:34 am · 10:04 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 58 / 71 °F | 14 mph NNE | 3.7 ft | 9:09 am · 10:55 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 55 / 66 °F | 9 mph SW | 2.5 ft | 9:45 am · 11:45 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 51° / 68° 3.5 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 54° / 67° 3.8 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 54° / 63° 3.6 ft
- Mon 2 Partly cloudy 52° / 60° 2.7 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 54° / 61° 2.2 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 53° / 64° 2.2 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 55° / 57° 3.0 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 temperature today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, normal rain and a much warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+6.0 °F; normal high: 62 °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 8:53 am (local time).
The sun in Coles Bay
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:50 am
- Full dark 8:52 pm
- Civil dawn 5:27 am
- Civil dusk 8:15 pm
- Solar noon 12:51 pm (61° high)
- Daylight 13 h 49 min (+3 min)
- Evening golden hour 7:07 pm
- Full dark 8:52 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,345,529 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Coles Bay
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,459 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 2:06–4:06 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:38–4:38 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 6:56–7:56 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 11:24 pm–12:24 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 · 7:29 amNov 2 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 6:03 pmNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 10:48 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Wed, Nov 25 · 1:54 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 Coles Bay
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Nearest lighthouse
Cape Tourville Lighthouse 3.0 mi east
- Light
- A white flash every 12 s · Fl W 12s
- Range
- 18 nautical miles (21 mi)
- Light height
- 413 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 36 ft
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Coles BayTides nearby
- Dolphin Sands7.8 mi
- Swansea11 mi
- Bicheno17 mi
- Little Swanport23 mi
- Triabunna33 mi
- Orford37 mi
- Spring Beach37 mi
Coles Bay at a glance
- Town or city of about 377 people. Coordinates: 42.126° S, 148.289° E.
- It is 71 mi northeast of Hobart, the main place in Tasmania. The sun rises 2 min earlier and sets 5 min earlier than in Hobart.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Richardsons Beach (0.6 mi), Muirs Beach (0.9 mi), Sandpiper Beach (2.9 mi), Hazards Beach (3.7 mi).
Questions about Coles BayQuestions
What time is high tide today in Coles Bay?
Today in Coles Bay there is high tide at 10:53 am (2.0 ft) and low tides at 4:40 am and 6:10 pm. Tide coefficient 84.
What time is sunset today in Coles Bay?
At 7:45 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 8:15 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Coles Bay?
At 5:55 am. First light comes at 4:49 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 89% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 6:03 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 2:06–4:06 am, Minor 6:56–7:56 am, Major 2:38–4:38 pm, Minor 11:24 pm–12:24 am. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Coles Bay?
Mainly clear, from 53 °F to 68 °F, with a gentle breeze from the west-southwest (10 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Coles Bay?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.8 ft waves with a period of 9.2 s from the south. The water is 59.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Coles Bay?
The best time to visit Coles Bay is from December to February: highs of 67 °F to 69 °F, about 5 rainy days a month and 8 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: global FES2022 model (AVISO/CNES), licensed AVISO; constants for this place computed by TidePlanet from the nearest model cells offshore. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).