Opossum Bay tides today
- Tide now 4.7 ft ↓ falling · low 6:31 pm (0.5 ft)
- Best time to fish 6:30–7:30 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach tomorrow 12:00–5:00 pm Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves · water 2.3 ft · 58 °F slight · 8.3 s from the south-southwest
- Wind · air 14 mph · 60 °F from the W, gusts 31 · mainly clear
- Sun 5:58 am–7:51 pm 13 h 52 min of daylight
- Moon 89% waning gibbous
- Best time to dive 6:10–7:10 pm great day · 9/10
Today in Opossum Bay 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 falling toward the low tide at 6:31 pm. The sun rises at 5:58 am and sets at 7:51 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 slight, with 2.3 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the west (14 mph). Mainly clear, 60 °F.
Fishing in Opossum Bay today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 4:13 am
- Major period 2:09–4:09 am
- Rising pressure (+0.29 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (9 mph) and some swell (2.4 ft waves) to stir the water
- 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, a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm, with the 6:31 pm low tide, sunset, 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
Beach day in Opossum Bay
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Calm for swimming: 2.4 ft waves
- Low tide at 6:31 pm: more sand
- Feels like 59 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate onshore wind (15 mph): choppy water
- UV 8 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.4 ft
2.4 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 15 mph
Moderate onshore wind (15 mph).
- Tide & sand 6:31 pm
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
Beaches near Opossum Bay
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- Opossum Bay Beach 0.3 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Mitchells Beach 0.9 mi · N
- South Arm Beach 1.6 mi · S
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Fort Beach 3.1 mi · S
- Parking
- Hope Beach 3.8 mi · SE
- Parking
- Boronia Beach 3.8 mi · W
- Taroona Beach 4.0 mi · NW
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Blackmans Bay Beach 4.0 mi · W
- Restrooms
- Showers
- 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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Webcams near Opossum Bay
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Tides in Opossum Bay
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
- ▼ Next low tide 6:31 pm 0.5 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 7 h 36 min to low tide at 6:31 pm.
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 | 5:58 am · 7:51 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 · 7:55 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 | 5:51 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
Opossum Bay has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Hobart (TICON-4), 8.8 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger.
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 Opossum Bay
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.1 ft
- Significant2.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces northwest 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: 2.4 ft with a period of 9 s, from the south (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 (+2.1 °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 10:55 am (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 Opossum Bay today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (6:31 pm): little current from 6:10 pm to 6:50 pm
- 1.5 ft swell at 8 s from the south: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (11 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Daylight
- 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 58.3 °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, 6:10 pm to 7:10 pm, combines slack water at low tide, light wind and weak current. Also worth a look from 10:00 am to 11:20 am, with slack water at high tide, weak current and the sun high, though with moderate wind.
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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- Glenvar beach Fish seen: Blue-throated wrasse, New Zealand banded wrasse, Banded Stingaree, Neosebastes scorpaenoides 0.4 mi
- Opossum Bay Fish seen: Trachinops caudimaculatus, Acanthaluteres vittiger, Blue-throated wrasse, Ground Mullet 0.4 mi
- PigeonHole Fish seen: Trachinops caudimaculatus, Blue-throated wrasse, New Zealand banded wrasse, Senatorwrasse 1.0 mi
- OpossumBay Fish seen: Trachinops caudimaculatus, Blue-throated wrasse, New Zealand banded wrasse, Pempheris multiradiata 1.3 mi
- White Rock South Arm Fish seen: Blue-throated wrasse, Ground Mullet, New Zealand banded wrasse, Acanthaluteres vittiger 1.3 mi
- Gellibrands Grave Fish seen: Trachinops caudimaculatus, Blue-throated wrasse, Variable Triplefin, New Zealand banded wrasse 1.8 mi
- Opossum Bay Marine Conservation Area 0.3 mi
- Gellibrand Point Nature Recreation Area 1.1 mi
- South Arm Marine Conservation Area 2.9 mi
- Tasmanian Divers - South 5.6 mi
- The Dive Shop 8.6 mi
- GoDive 8.9 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 Opossum Bay
Now in Opossum Bay
- Low / high
- 50 / 64 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 45%
- Humidity
- 57%
- Dew pointDew point
- 45 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 6 · high
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 28
- 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: −0.56 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 | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 50° | 50° | 51° | 56° | 62° | 64° | 61° | 56° |
| Wind (mph) | 8 W | 9 W | 9 W | 12 W | 14 W | 15 W | 13 W | 9 W |
| Gusts | 21 | 21 | 22 | 27 | 33 | 35 | 32 | 24 |
| Waves | 2.2 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.2 ft | 1.9 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 62° 14 W 2.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 64° 15 W 2.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 61° 13 W 2.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 56° 9 W 1.9 ft
- 12:00 am 53° 7 W 1.8 ft
- 3:00 am 49° 4 W 1.7 ft
- 6:00 am 49° 2 NW 1.6 ft
- 9:00 am 59° 2 SE 1.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 50 / 64 °F | 15 mph W | 2.4 ft | 12:24 am · 10:43 am | |
| Fri 30 | 47 / 67 °F | 7 mph SE | 1.8 ft | 1:29 am · 11:41 am | |
| Sat 31 | 52 / 70 °F | 16 mph NW | 1.5 ft | 2:25 am · 12:42 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 48 / 61 °F | 10 mph W | 1.9 ft | 3:15 am · 1:44 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 48 / 61 °F | 8 mph NE | 1.2 ft | 4:01 am · 2:46 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 49 / 65 °F | 7 mph SE | 0.9 ft | 4:44 am · 3:50 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 48 / 65 °F | 6 mph SSW | 1.2 ft | 5:23 am · 4:56 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 47 / 58 °F | 8 mph SSW | 1.1 ft | 6:00 am · 6:05 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 43 / 65 °F | 12 mph WNW | 1.7 ft | 6:35 am · 7:15 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 44 / 54 °F | 14 mph WSW | 2.6 ft | 7:08 am · 8:26 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 42 / 57 °F | 10 mph NE | 2.6 ft | 7:41 am · 9:39 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 48 / 77 °F | 12 mph N | 2.7 ft | 8:13 am · 10:58 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 58 / 69 °F | 5 mph WNW | 0.9 ft | 8:44 am | |
| Wed 11 | 50 / 62 °F | 6 mph SSE | 1.4 ft | 9:17 am |
- Fri 30 Overcast 47° / 67° 1.8 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 52° / 70° 1.5 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 48° / 61° 1.9 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 48° / 61° 1.2 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 49° / 65° 0.9 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 48° / 65° 1.2 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 47° / 58° 1.1 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 tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (64 °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 10:55 am (local time).
The sun in Opossum Bay
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 (60° 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 Opossum Bay
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,459 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 2:09–4:09 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:41–4:41 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 6:55–7:55 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 11:32 pm–12:32 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 Opossum Bay
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Kingston Beach Jetty 4.0 mi
- Dennes Point Jetty 5.6 mi
- Margate Jetty 7.2 mi
- Battery Point Public Jetty 7.9 mi
- Boat ramp 2.3 mi
- Boat ramp 3.9 mi
- Kingston Beach Boat Ramp 4.0 mi
- Derwent Sailing Squadron 7.5 mi
- Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania 7.6 mi
- Southern Range Sports 5.7 mi
- Spot on Fishing Tackle 8.6 mi
- Fuel dock 8.6 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.
Nearest lighthouse
Iron Pot Lighthouse 4.4 mi south
- Light
- 3 white flashes every 10 s · Fl(3) W 10s
- Range
- 10 nautical miles (12 mi)
- Light height
- 66 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 39 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 Opossum BayTides nearby
- South Arm2.3 mi
- Blackmans Bay4.4 mi
- Tinderbox5.1 mi
- Kingston5.2 mi
- Sandford6.5 mi
- Cremorne7.0 mi
- Rokeby7.1 mi
- Howrah7.5 mi
- Margate7.5 mi
- Barretta7.8 mi
Opossum Bay at a glance
- Town or city of about 302 people. Coordinates: 42.995° S, 147.404° E.
- It is 8.9 mi southeast of Hobart, the main place in Tasmania. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets at the same time than in Hobart.
- The nearest tide station, Hobart, is 8.8 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces northwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Glenvar Beach (0.4 mi), Musks Beach (0.4 mi), Mitchells Beach (1.1 mi), South Arm Beach (1.6 mi).
Questions about Opossum BayQuestions
What time is high tide today in Opossum Bay?
Today in Opossum Bay 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 Opossum Bay?
At 7:51 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 8:21 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Opossum Bay?
At 5:57 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 2:09–4:09 am, Minor 6:55–7:55 am, Major 2:41–4:41 pm, Minor 11:32 pm–12:32 am. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Opossum Bay?
Overcast, from 50 °F to 64 °F, with a moderate breeze from the west (14 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Opossum Bay?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.3 ft waves with a period of 8.3 s from the south-southwest. The water is 58.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Opossum Bay?
The best time to visit Opossum Bay is from January to February: highs of 71 °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).