Cradoc today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 7:10–8:20 pm fair day · 4/10
- Beach tomorrow 11:00 am–4:00 pm Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves · water 2.1 ft · 58 °F slight · 6.4 s from the south-southwest
- Wind · air 15 mph · 60 °F from the WNW, gusts 38 · partly cloudy
- Sun 6:00 am–7:52 pm 13 h 53 min of daylight
- Moon 89% waning gibbous
- Best time to dive 6:30–7:50 pm great day · 9/10
- Pressure 30.07 inHg steady · steady tomorrow
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Cradoc the sun rises at 6:00 am and sets at 7:52 pm: 13 h 53 min of daylight. The moon is 89% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 2:11 am to 4:11 am and from 2:43 pm to 4:43 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is slight, with 2.1 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the west-northwest (15 mph). Partly cloudy, 60 °F.
Fishing in Cradoc today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 2:11–4:11 am
- Rising pressure (+0.26 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (9 mph) and some swell (2.0 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:10 am to 4:10 am, combines a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 7:10 pm to 8:20 pm, with sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 5:30 am to 8:00 am, with moonset, sunrise, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: tope shark, Japanese amberjack, Atlantic cod and bluefish. What you can catch
We don't show the tide for Cradoc, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Cradoc
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Calm for swimming: 2.1 ft waves
- UV 6 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Feels like 56 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate onshore wind (15 mph): choppy water
- Water at 58 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.1 ft
2.1 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 58 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 6 · SPF 50
Max UV 6 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 15 mph
Moderate onshore wind (15 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Cradoc, so it doesn't count in the rating.
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 Cradoc
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Cradoc.
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Webcams near Cradoc
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Tides in Cradoc
Tides in Cradoc: not available yet
There is no tide station near Cradoc, and we can't rely on the global tide model on this coast: for now we don't show its tide.
Meanwhile, see the tide in Cygnet · 4.4 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Cradoc
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.0 ft
- Significant2.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.2 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.2 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces west 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 stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 2.1 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 is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.2 °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 12:28 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 Cradoc today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.1 ft swell at 10 s from the south-southwest: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (11 mph)
- 0.0 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 57.7 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 8:23 pm. Waning gibbous (89%): a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 6:00 am to 9:00 am, combines little swell, light wind and weak current. Also good from 6:30 pm to 7:50 pm, with light wind and weak current.
We don't have a reliable tide for Cradoc, so slack water doesn't count in the rating.
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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- Garden Island west side Fish seen: Trachinops caudimaculatus, Blue-throated wrasse, Senatorwrasse, barber perch 12 mi
- North of Kettering Bay Fish seen: Trachinops caudimaculatus, barber perch, Blue-throated wrasse, Ground Mullet 12 mi
- Port Cygnet Marine Conservation Area 5.8 mi
- Randalls Bay Conservation Area 11 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 Cradoc
Now in Cradoc
- Low / high
- 49 / 62 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 67%
- Humidity
- 59%
- Dew pointDew point
- 46 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 6 · moderate
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 29
- 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 (0.00 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.69 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 50° | 49° | 50° | 55° | 60° | 62° | 60° | 55° |
| Wind (mph) | 9 W | 9 W | 9 W | 12 WNW | 15 WNW | 15 WNW | 14 W | 9 WNW |
| Gusts | 26 | 26 | 25 | 32 | 38 | 39 | 37 | 29 |
| Waves | 2.0 ft | 2.0 ft | 2.0 ft | 2.0 ft | 2.0 ft | 2.1 ft | 2.0 ft | 1.7 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 60° 15 WNW 2.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 62° 15 WNW 2.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 60° 14 W 2.0 ft
- 9:00 pm 55° 9 WNW 1.7 ft
- 12:00 am 53° 8 WNW 1.6 ft
- 3:00 am 49° 5 WNW 1.6 ft
- 6:00 am 48° 5 NNW 1.6 ft
- 9:00 am 58° 3 NW 1.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 49 / 62 °F | 15 mph W | 2.1 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 47 / 74 °F | 8 mph WSW | 1.6 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 50 / 67 °F | 16 mph NW | 1.4 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 48 / 58 °F | 11 mph W | 1.5 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 47 / 62 °F | 7 mph NW | 1.1 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 48 / 71 °F | 7 mph SW | 1.0 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 48 / 65 °F | 11 mph W | 1.0 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 46 / 63 °F | 6 mph WSW | 1.4 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 42 / 63 °F | 13 mph WNW | 1.2 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 42 / 53 °F | 13 mph W | 2.7 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 40 / 62 °F | 7 mph NE | 2.5 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 44 / 77 °F | 11 mph NW | 2.6 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 57 / 69 °F | 3 mph NW | 1.2 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 49 / 65 °F | 8 mph WNW | 1.0 ft |
- Fri 30 Overcast 47° / 74° 1.6 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 50° / 67° 1.4 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 48° / 58° 1.5 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 47° / 62° 1.1 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 48° / 71° 1.0 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 48° / 65° 1.0 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 46° / 63° 1.4 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.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about wind today. 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 (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 12:28 pm (local time).
The sun in Cradoc
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:52 am
- Full dark 9:00 pm
- Civil dawn 5:29 am
- Civil dusk 8:23 pm
- Solar noon 12:56 pm (60° high)
- Daylight 13 h 53 min (+3 min)
- Evening golden hour 7:13 pm
- Full dark 9:00 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,345,444 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Cradoc
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,459 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 2:11–4:11 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:43–4:43 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 6:56–7:56 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 11:34 pm–12:34 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 Cradoc
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Port Huon 5.0 mi
- Boat ramp 0.7 mi
- Boat ramp 4.5 mi
- Boat ramp 4.7 mi
- Boat ramp 6.1 mi
- Boat ramp 8.4 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.
Tides near CradocTides nearby
- Franklin1.2 mi
- Woodstock1.8 mi
- Castle Forbes Bay3.5 mi
- Cygnet4.4 mi
- Huonville4.8 mi
- Port Huon5.1 mi
- Ranelagh6.2 mi
- Cairns Bay7.0 mi
- Lymington7.2 mi
- Surges Bay8.5 mi
Cradoc at a glance
- Town or city of about 446 people. Coordinates: 43.099° S, 147.028° E.
- It is 21 mi southwest of Hobart, the main place in Tasmania. The sun rises 1 min later and sets 2 min later than in Hobart.
- Its coast faces west.
Questions about CradocQuestions
What time is sunset today in Cradoc?
At 7:52 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 8:23 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Cradoc?
At 5:58 am. First light comes at 4:50 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 2:11–4:11 am, Minor 6:56–7:56 am, Major 2:43–4:43 pm, Minor 11:34 pm–12:34 am. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Cradoc?
Overcast, from 49 °F to 62 °F, with a moderate breeze from the west-northwest (15 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Cradoc?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.1 ft waves with a period of 6.4 s from the south-southwest. The water is 57.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Cradoc?
The best time to visit Cradoc is from January to February: highs of 70 °F, about 8 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
Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).