Little Howrah Beach (Clarence) today
- Beach tomorrow 11:00 am–4:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Tide now 2.2 ft ↑ rising · high 1:29 am (3.5 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 7:10–8:20 pm good day · 7/10
- Waves · water 1.2 ft · 59 °F smooth · 8.8 s from the south
- Wind · air 9 mph · 55 °F from the WNW, gusts 21 · mainly clear
- Sun 5:59 am–7:50 pm 13 h 52 min of daylight
- Moon 89% waning gibbous
- Diving tomorrow 10:40 am–12:30 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Little Howrah Beach (Clarence) there are high tides at 12:24 am (3.4 ft) and 10:43 am (4.7 ft) and low tides at 4:13 am and 6:31 pm. Tide coefficient 86. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 1:29 am. The sun rises at 5:59 am and sets at 7:50 pm: 13 h 52 min of daylight. The moon is 89% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 2:09 am to 4:09 am and from 2:41 pm to 4:41 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is smooth, with 1.2 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the west-northwest (9 mph). Mainly clear, 55 °F.
Beach day in Little Howrah Beach (Clarence)
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Calm for swimming: 1.6 ft waves
- Low tide at 6:31 pm: more sand
- Feels like 63 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate onshore wind (17 mph): choppy water
- UV 8 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen
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 59 °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 1:00–2:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 17 mph
Moderate onshore wind (17 mph).
- Tide & sand 4:13 am
Low tide at 4:13 am and 6:31 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:24 am and 10:43 am.
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
About Little Howrah Beach (Clarence)The beach
In Howrah, 0.5 mi from the center. Tides, weather and sun in Howrah →
- Restrooms
- Parking
Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. See on OpenStreetMap · Fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches near Little Howrah Beach (Clarence)
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- Little Howrah Beach 0.5 mi · SE
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Bellerive Beach 1.1 mi · W
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Rokeby Beach 2.6 mi · SE
- Long Beach 2.9 mi · SW
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Nutgrove Beach 2.9 mi · SW
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Blinking Billy Beach 2.9 mi · SW
- Parking
- Red Chapel Beach 3.2 mi · SW
- Short Beach 3.4 mi · W
- Restrooms
- Parking
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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Fishing in Little Howrah Beach (Clarence) today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 4:13 am
- Major period 2:09–4:09 am
- Rising pressure (+0.27 inHg in 24 h), light cross-shore wind (6 mph) and calm sea (1.5 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 86 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:10 am to 4:10 am, combines the 4:13 am low tide and a major period, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 12:00 am to 1:20 am, with the 12:24 am high tide and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: tope shark, Japanese amberjack, Atlantic cod and bluefish. What you can catch
Tides in Little Howrah Beach (Clarence)
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:24 am 3.4 ft · coef. 85
- ▼ Low tide 4:13 am 3.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:43 am 4.7 ft · coef. 86
- ▼ Low tide 6:31 pm 0.5 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 3 h 23 min to high tide at 1:29 am.
Tide coefficient 85 for the 12:24 am high tide and 86 for the 10:43 am high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 4.3 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 July 13 (5.5 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (0.1 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 come from October 30 to 31 (coefficient 90, 4.4 ft range). The smallest, from October 16 to 18 (coefficient 49, 2.9 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 | 5:59 am · 7:50 pm | High tide 12:24 am · 3.4 ft | Low tide 4:13 am · 3.0 ft | High tide 10:43 am · 4.7 ft | Low tide 6:31 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 86 | 89% | Major periods 2:09 am · 2:41 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 5:57 am · 7:52 pm | High tide 1:29 am · 3.5 ft | Low tide 5:28 am · 3.0 ft | High tide 11:41 am · 4.8 ft | Low tide 7:28 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 89 | 80% | Major periods 3:14 am · 3:46 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 5:56 am · 7:53 pm | High tide 2:25 am · 3.5 ft | Low tide 6:43 am · 3.0 ft | High tide 12:42 pm · 4.7 ft | Low tide 8:25 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 90 | 70% | Major periods 4:18 am · 4:49 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:54 am · 7:54 pm | High tide 3:15 am · 3.5 ft | Low tide 7:53 am · 2.9 ft | High tide 1:44 pm · 4.6 ft | Low tide 9:19 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 90 | 59% | Major periods 5:19 am · 5:47 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:53 am · 7:56 pm | High tide 4:01 am · 3.5 ft | Low tide 9:00 am · 2.7 ft | High tide 2:46 pm · 4.4 ft | Low tide 10:08 pm · 0.8 ft | Coef. 89 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:15 am · 6:41 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:52 am · 7:57 pm | High tide 4:44 am · 3.6 ft | Low tide 10:04 am · 2.5 ft | High tide 3:50 pm · 4.1 ft | Low tide 10:51 pm · 1.0 ft | Coef. 87 | 37% | Major periods 7:06 am · 7:30 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 5:50 am · 7:58 pm | High tide 5:23 am · 3.7 ft | Low tide 11:08 am · 2.2 ft | High tide 4:56 pm · 3.8 ft | Low tide 11:29 pm · 1.4 ft | Coef. 84 | 27% | Major periods 7:53 am · 8:16 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 Hobart station (TICON-4), 2.9 mi from Little Howrah Beach (Clarence). 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 Little Howrah Beach (Clarence)
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.6 ft
- Significant1.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces southwest and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 1.6 ft with a period of 5 s, from the south (smooth).
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 (+2.1 °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 10:01 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 Little Howrah Beach (Clarence) today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (10:43 am): little current from 10:20 am to 11:00 am
- 1.1 ft swell at 7 s from the south: barely any surge
- Moderate onshore wind (17 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 12:24 am (12:00–1:00 am), low tide 4:13 am (3:00–5:20 am), high tide 10:43 am (10:20–11:00 am) and low tide 6:31 pm (6:10–6:50 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 58.5 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 8:21 pm. Waning gibbous (89%): a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:50 am to 11:30 am, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, weak current and the sun high, though with moderate wind. Also worth a look from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm, with slack water at low tide, little swell and weak current, though with moderate wind. Also worth a look from 6:00 am to 6:40 am, with little swell, light wind and weak current, though with tidal 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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- Bellerieve/Howrah Bluff Fish seen: Variable Triplefin, Ground Mullet, Blue-throated wrasse, Trachinops caudimaculatus 0.5 mi
- Puncher s Reef Fish seen: Trachinops caudimaculatus, Blue-throated wrasse, Variable Triplefin, Latridopsis forsteri 1.3 mi
- Bellerieve Bluff Fish seen: Variable Triplefin, Blue-throated wrasse, Trachinops caudimaculatus, Ground Mullet 1.4 mi
- Bellerive Oval Fish seen: Trachinops caudimaculatus, Banded Stingaree, Variable Triplefin, Aracana aurita 1.4 mi
- Bellerive Bluff Boat Ramp Fish seen: Trachinops caudimaculatus, Variable Triplefin, Bathytoshia brevicaudata, Pempheris multiradiata 1.9 mi
- RosnyPoint Fish seen: Trachinops caudimaculatus, Banded Stingaree, Diodon nicthemerus, Variable Triplefin 1.9 mi
- Rosny Point North Fish seen: Forsterygion gymnotum, Trachinops caudimaculatus, Variable Triplefin, Ground Mullet 2.6 mi
- Barilla Bay Conservation Covenant 6.3 mi
- Gellibrand Point Nature Recreation Area 6.8 mi
- GoDive 3.6 mi
- The Dive Shop 3.8 mi
- Tasmanian Divers - South 8.7 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 Little Howrah Beach (Clarence)
Now in Little Howrah Beach (Clarence)
- Low / high
- 50 / 68 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 22%
- Humidity
- 69%
- Dew pointDew point
- 45 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 18
- 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 (+0.06 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.61 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 | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 51° | 50° | 51° | 57° | 64° | 68° | 63° | 56° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 W | 7 WNW | 9 WNW | 15 WNW | 17 W | 16 W | 14 W | 10 W |
| Gusts | 14 | 13 | 17 | 30 | 37 | 35 | 32 | 23 |
| Waves | 1.5 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.2 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 am 53° 8 WNW 1.2 ft
- 3:00 am 49° 5 NNW 1.1 ft
- 6:00 am 48° 4 NNW 1.1 ft
- 9:00 am 59° 3 NW 1.0 ft
- 12:00 pm 72° 2 SW 1.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 73° 9 S 1.0 ft
- 6:00 pm 62° 11 S 1.3 ft
- 9:00 pm 54° 5 SSE 1.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 50 / 68 °F | 17 mph WNW | 1.6 ft | 12:24 am · 10:43 am | |
| Fri 30 | 47 / 75 °F | 12 mph SW | 1.6 ft | 1:29 am · 11:41 am | |
| Sat 31 | 51 / 68 °F | 17 mph NNW | 1.4 ft | 2:25 am · 12:42 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 51 / 61 °F | 11 mph WNW | 0.9 ft | 3:15 am · 1:44 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 46 / 66 °F | 10 mph WNW | 0.9 ft | 4:01 am · 2:46 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 46 / 67 °F | 7 mph SSE | 0.8 ft | 4:44 am · 3:50 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 51 / 70 °F | 12 mph WNW | 1.0 ft | 5:23 am · 4:56 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 44 / 62 °F | 13 mph WNW | 1.3 ft | 6:00 am · 6:05 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 49 / 66 °F | 17 mph NW | 0.7 ft | 6:35 am · 7:15 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 43 / 53 °F | 14 mph W | 2.8 ft | 7:08 am · 8:26 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 42 / 56 °F | 11 mph SSW | 3.0 ft | 7:41 am · 9:39 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 43 / 68 °F | 6 mph N | 2.4 ft | 8:13 am · 10:58 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 47 / 78 °F | 8 mph N | 2.2 ft | 8:44 am | |
| Wed 11 | 54 / 85 °F | 11 mph NNW | 1.1 ft | 9:17 am |
- Fri 30 Overcast 47° / 75° 1.6 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 51° / 68° 1.4 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 51° / 61° 0.9 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 46° / 66° 0.9 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 46° / 67° 0.8 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 51° / 70° 1.0 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 44° / 62° 1.3 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 on Saturday 31. See the models →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+3.0 °F; normal high: 65 °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 10:01 pm (local time).
The sun in Little Howrah Beach (Clarence)
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:51 am
- Full dark 8:58 pm
- Civil dawn 5:28 am
- Civil dusk 8:21 pm
- Solar noon 12:54 pm (61° high)
- Daylight 13 h 52 min (+3 min)
- Evening golden hour 7:12 pm
- Full dark 8:58 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,345,469 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Little Howrah Beach (Clarence)
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,459 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 2:09–4:09 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:41–4:41 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 6:56–7:56 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 11:31 pm–12:31 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 Little Howrah Beach (Clarence)
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Kingston Beach Jetty 7.9 mi
- Battery Point Public Jetty 3.1 mi
- Kings Pier Marina 3.2 mi
- Jetty 3.3 mi
- Boat Ramp 1.6 mi
- Boat ramp 1.9 mi
- Boat ramp 2.5 mi
- Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania 3.4 mi
- Derwent Sailing Squadron 3.4 mi
- Spot on Fishing Tackle 3.7 mi
- Seamaster Fishing Supplies 6.3 mi
- Fuel dock 1.7 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 Little Howrah Beach (Clarence)Tides nearby
- Howrah0.5 mi
- Bellerive1.5 mi
- Rokeby2.8 mi
- Lindisfarne3.0 mi
- Hobart3.5 mi
- Hobart CBD3.6 mi
- Sandy Bay3.8 mi
- South Hobart4.6 mi
- West Hobart4.6 mi
- New Town4.8 mi
Little Howrah Beach (Clarence) at a glance
- Beach. Coordinates: 42.883° S, 147.398° E.
- It is 3.5 mi east of Hobart, the main place in Tasmania. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Hobart.
- In Howrah, 0.5 mi from the center.
- The nearest tide station, Hobart, is 2.9 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces southwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Howrah Beach (0.5 mi), Port of Hobart (1.6 mi), Long Beach (2.9 mi), Nutgrove Beach (2.9 mi).
Questions about Little Howrah Beach (Clarence)Questions
Where is Little Howrah Beach (Clarence)?
In Howrah, 0.5 mi from the center, Tasmania (Australia). The shore faces southwest.
What amenities does Little Howrah Beach (Clarence) have?
According to OpenStreetMap: restrooms and parking. Some may be missing or out of date, so ask at the beach.
What time is high tide today in Little Howrah Beach (Clarence)?
Today in Little Howrah Beach (Clarence) there are high tides at 12:24 am (3.4 ft) and 10:43 am (4.7 ft) and low tides at 4:13 am and 6:31 pm. Tide coefficient 86.
What time is sunset today in Little Howrah Beach (Clarence)?
At 7:50 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 8:21 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Little Howrah Beach (Clarence)?
At 5:57 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 2:09–4:09 am, Minor 6:56–7:56 am, Major 2:41–4:41 pm, Minor 11:31 pm–12:31 am. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Little Howrah Beach (Clarence)?
Overcast, from 50 °F to 68 °F, with a gentle breeze from the west-northwest (9 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Little Howrah Beach (Clarence)?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.2 ft waves with a period of 8.8 s from the south. The water is 59.0 °F.
When is the best time to visit Little Howrah Beach (Clarence)?
The best time to visit Little Howrah Beach (Clarence) is from January to February: highs of 72 °F to 73 °F, about 6 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: Hobart 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).