George Town tides today
- Tide now 5.7 ft ↓ falling · low 9:36 pm (0.7 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:50–4:50 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 2.7 ft · 57 °F slight · 4.7 s from the northwest
- Wind · air 19 mph · 60 °F from the WNW, gusts 36 · clear sky
- Sun 6:04 am–7:49 pm 13 h 45 min of daylight
- Moon 89% · 11:56 pm waning gibbous · rises at 11:56 pm
- Diving tomorrow 2:40–4:30 pm great day · 10/10
Today in George Town there are high tides at 2:59 am (10.5 ft) and 2:54 pm (10.5 ft) and low tides at 9:14 am and 9:36 pm. Tide coefficient 82. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 9:36 pm. The sun rises at 6:04 am and sets at 7:49 pm: 13 h 45 min of daylight. The moon is 89% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 11:56 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:12 am to 4:12 am and from 2:44 pm to 4:44 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is slight, with 2.7 ft waves. There's a fresh breeze from the west-northwest (19 mph). Clear sky, 60 °F.
Fishing in George Town today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 2:59 am, coefficient 80
- Major period 2:12–4:12 am
- Rising pressure (+0.15 inHg in 24 h), moderate cross-shore wind (16 mph) and some swell (2.1 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 82 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:10 am to 4:00 am, combines the 2:59 am high tide, a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure and moderate wind. Also worth a try from 2:40 pm to 3:50 pm, with the 2:54 pm high tide, a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure and fresh wind. Also worth a try from 8:10 am to 10:10 am, with the 9:14 am low tide and some swell, though with rising pressure and moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: bluefish, tope shark and shortfin mako. What you can catch
Beach day in George Town
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Low tide at 9:14 am: more sand
- Feels like 56 °F: chilly for the beach
- Fresh onshore wind (20 mph): blowing sand
- Swim with care: 2.8 ft waves every 5 s
- UV 8 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 2.8 ft
2.8 ft waves every 5 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 57 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 8 · SPF 50
Max UV 8 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 12:00–2:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 20 mph
Fresh onshore wind (20 mph): blowing sand.
- Tide & sand 9:36 pm
Low tide at 9:14 am and 9:36 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 2:59 am and 2:54 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 George Town
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- Lagoon Beach 2.6 mi · NW
- Restrooms
- East Beach 3.2 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Greens Beach 4.2 mi · NW
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- First Little Beach 6.0 mi · NW
- Clothing-optional area
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 George Town
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 2:59 am 10.5 ft · coef. 80
- ▼ Low tide 9:14 am 2.9 ft
- ▲ High tide 2:54 pm 10.5 ft · coef. 82
- ▼ Next low tide 9:36 pm 0.7 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 3 h 16 min to low tide at 9:36 pm.
Tide coefficient 80 for the 2:59 am high tide and 82 for the 2:54 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 9.8 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 21 (11.0 ft) and the lowest, on November 28 (0.2 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
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 30 to 31 (coefficient 88, 10.5 ft range). The smallest, from October 22 to 24 (coefficient 57, 6.4 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 | 6:04 am · 7:49 pm | High tide 2:59 am · 10.5 ft | Low tide 9:14 am · 2.9 ft | High tide 2:54 pm · 10.5 ft | Low tide 9:36 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 82 | 89% | Major periods 2:12 am · 2:44 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:03 am · 7:51 pm | High tide 3:52 am · 10.8 ft | Low tide 10:07 am · 2.7 ft | High tide 3:46 pm · 10.7 ft | Low tide 10:28 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 86 | 80% | Major periods 3:16 am · 3:49 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:02 am · 7:52 pm | High tide 4:43 am · 10.9 ft | Low tide 10:58 am · 2.6 ft | High tide 4:38 pm · 10.7 ft | Low tide 11:19 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 88 | 70% | Major periods 4:20 am · 4:51 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:00 am · 7:53 pm | High tide 5:31 am · 10.8 ft | Low tide 11:49 am · 2.5 ft | High tide 5:28 pm · 10.7 ft | — | Coef. 87 | 59% | Major periods 5:21 am · 5:50 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:59 am · 7:54 pm | Low tide 12:10 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 6:18 am · 10.7 ft | Low tide 12:39 pm · 2.5 ft | High tide 6:20 pm · 10.5 ft | Coef. 85 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:17 am · 6:43 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:58 am · 7:55 pm | Low tide 1:00 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 7:05 am · 10.5 ft | Low tide 1:30 pm · 2.5 ft | High tide 7:12 pm · 10.3 ft | Coef. 81 | 37% | Major periods 7:08 am · 7:32 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 5:57 am · 7:57 pm | Low tide 1:51 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 7:52 am · 10.3 ft | Low tide 2:23 pm · 2.5 ft | High tide 8:07 pm · 10.0 ft | Coef. 77 | 27% | Major periods 7:56 am · 8:18 pm | Medium |
▲ 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 Georgetown station (TICON-4), 0.4 mi from George Town. 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 George Town
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.3 ft
- Significant2.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.5 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.5 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.5 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces northwest 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 stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Saturday 31: 3.0 ft with a period of 5 s, from the north-northwest (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 about normal for late October.
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 6:20 pm (local time).
Diving in George Town today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (9:14 am): little current from 8:50 am to 9:40 am
- 1.6 ft swell at 5 s from the northwest: barely any surge
- Moderate onshore wind (15 mph)
- 0.8 mph current toward the east-northeast (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: high tide 2:59 am (2:30–3:30 am), low tide 9:14 am (8:50–9:40 am), high tide 2:54 pm (2:30–3:20 pm) and low tide 9:36 pm (9:20–9:51 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Wind over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 57.0 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 8:19 pm. Waning gibbous (89%), rising at 11:56 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:30 am to 10:20 am, combines slack water at low tide and little swell, though with moderate wind and current. Also worth a look from 1:50 pm to 3:30 pm, with slack water at high tide, little swell and the sun high, though with fresh wind and 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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- Barrel Rock Fish seen: Blue-throated wrasse, Ground Mullet, New Zealand banded wrasse, Senatorwrasse 3.1 mi
- Low Head, Pilots Bay, 5m Fish seen: Blue-throated wrasse, Ground Mullet, Senatorwrasse, Siphamia cephalotes 4.0 mi
- Two Mile Reef Fish seen: Blue-throated wrasse, Trachinops caudimaculatus, Senatorwrasse, Dotalabrus aurantiacus 4.5 mi
- Beach Reef Fish seen: Blue-throated wrasse, Senatorwrasse, Dotalabrus aurantiacus, Grey Leatherjacket 5.3 mi
- North East Fish seen: Trachinops caudimaculatus, Blue-throated wrasse, Pencil Weed Whiting, New Zealand banded wrasse 5.9 mi
- North West, Hebe Reef Fish seen: Blue-throated wrasse, New Zealand banded wrasse, Senatorwrasse, Ground Mullet 5.9 mi
- Iron Baron Impact, 10m Fish seen: Blue-throated wrasse, barber perch, Trachinops caudimaculatus, Pseudolabrus rubicundus 5.9 mi
- Five Mile Bluff Fish seen: Blue-throated wrasse, Senatorwrasse, Trachinops caudimaculatus, Ground Mullet 6.5 mi
- West Head Fish seen: Blue-throated wrasse, Senatorwrasse, Trachinops caudimaculatus, New Zealand banded wrasse 6.8 mi
- George Town Conservation Area 0.9 mi
- Middle Island Conservation Area 4.0 mi
- Greens Beach Conservation Area 4.6 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 George Town
Now in George Town
- Low / high
- 52 / 62 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 0%
- Humidity
- 73%
- Dew pointDew point
- 51 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 1 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 23
- 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: −0.53 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 | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 53° | 53° | 53° | 56° | 60° | 62° | 60° | 58° |
| Wind (mph) | 16 WSW | 16 WSW | 16 WSW | 15 W | 17 WNW | 20 WNW | 20 WNW | 17 W |
| Gusts | 28 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 32 | 37 | 37 | 32 |
| Waves | 2.2 ft | 2.1 ft | 2.0 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.8 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.7 ft | 2.4 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 |
- 6:00 pm 60° 20 WNW 2.7 ft
- 9:00 pm 58° 17 W 2.4 ft
- 12:00 am 56° 15 W 2.1 ft
- 3:00 am 53° 12 W 1.9 ft
- 6:00 am 53° 8 W 1.6 ft
- 9:00 am 57° 7 WNW 1.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 59° 9 NW 1.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 59° 10 NW 1.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 52 / 62 °F | 20 mph W | 2.8 ft | 2:59 am · 2:54 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 53 / 59 °F | 15 mph WNW | 2.1 ft | 3:52 am · 3:46 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 52 / 62 °F | 22 mph NW | 3.0 ft | 4:43 am · 4:38 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 53 / 60 °F | 22 mph W | 2.8 ft | 5:31 am · 5:28 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 50 / 58 °F | 12 mph WNW | 1.6 ft | 6:18 am · 6:20 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 50 / 63 °F | 11 mph NNW | 1.2 ft | 7:05 am · 7:12 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 49 / 60 °F | 14 mph W | 1.7 ft | 7:52 am · 8:07 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 55 / 61 °F | 13 mph SSW | 1.2 ft | 8:41 am · 9:05 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 49 / 59 °F | 21 mph WNW | 2.8 ft | 9:33 am · 10:07 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 49 / 62 °F | 18 mph W | 4.3 ft | 10:27 am · 11:12 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 44 / 58 °F | 13 mph ENE | 2.5 ft | 11:23 am | |
| Mon 9 | 57 / 65 °F | 13 mph NNE | 3.3 ft | 12:16 am · 12:18 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 56 / 67 °F | 12 mph ENE | 2.9 ft | 1:16 am · 1:11 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 55 / 59 °F | 16 mph WNW | 4.1 ft | 2:09 am · 2:00 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 53° / 59° 2.1 ft
- Sat 31 Light rain 52° / 62° 3.0 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 53° / 60° 2.8 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 50° / 58° 1.6 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 50° / 63° 1.2 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 49° / 60° 1.7 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 55° / 61° 1.2 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 They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about temperature today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (63 °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 6:20 pm (local time).
The sun in George Town
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:59 am
- Full dark 8:55 pm
- Civil dawn 5:35 am
- Civil dusk 8:19 pm
- Solar noon 12:56 pm (62° high)
- Daylight 13 h 45 min (+3 min)
- Evening golden hour 7:12 pm
- Full dark 8:55 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,345,430 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in George Town
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,459 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:12–4:12 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:44–4:44 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:06–8:06 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 11:26 pm–12:26 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 George Town
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Seacat linkspan (Disused) 0.5 mi
- Boat ramp 1.4 mi
- Clarence Point Boat Ramp 1.7 mi
- Boat ramp 3.3 mi
- Boat ramp 3.3 mi
- Boat ramp 8.0 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.
Nearest lighthouse
Low Head Lighthouse 3.9 mi northwest
- Light
- 3 white flashes every 30 s · Fl(3) W 30s
- Range
- 23 nautical miles (26 mi)
- Light height
- 141 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 62 ft
- Built
- 1833
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near George TownTides nearby
- Kelso1.7 mi
- Low Head2.0 mi
- Beauty Point3.9 mi
- Greens Beach4.2 mi
- Rowella5.9 mi
- Beaconsfield6.7 mi
- Kayena6.8 mi
- Sidmouth8.0 mi
- Deviot10 mi
- Bakers Beach12 mi
George Town at a glance
- Town or city of about 4,257 people. Coordinates: 41.106° S, 146.826° E.
- It is 125 mi north of Hobart, the main place in Tasmania. The sun rises 5 min later and sets 1 min earlier than in Hobart.
- The nearest tide station, Georgetown, is 0.4 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces northwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Second Sands (0.4 mi), Gibsons Beach (0.9 mi), Port Dalrymple (1.4 mi), Tanker Wharf (2.1 mi).
Questions about George TownQuestions
What time is high tide today in George Town?
Today in George Town there are high tides at 2:59 am (10.5 ft) and 2:54 pm (10.5 ft) and low tides at 9:14 am and 9:36 pm. Tide coefficient 82.
What time is sunset today in George Town?
At 7:49 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 8:19 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in George Town?
At 6:03 am. First light comes at 4:58 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 2:12–4:12 am, Minor 7:06–8:06 am, Major 2:44–4:44 pm, Minor 11:26 pm–12:26 am. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in George Town?
Clear sky, from 52 °F to 62 °F, with a fresh breeze from the west-northwest (19 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in George Town?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.7 ft waves with a period of 4.7 s from the northwest. The water is 57.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit George Town?
The best time to visit George Town is from January to February: highs of 72 °F to 73 °F, about 4 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: Georgetown 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).