Orford tides today
- Tide now 4.0 ft ↑ rising · high 11:00 am (4.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 5:00–7:00 pm fair day · 4/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 5.2 ft · 58 °F moderate · 11.0 s from the south
- Wind · air 14 mph · 60 °F from the W, gusts 32 · clear sky
- Sun 5:57 am–7:48 pm 13 h 51 min of daylight
- Moon 89% · 11:58 pm waning gibbous · rises at 11:58 pm
- Best time to dive 10:30–11:30 am average day · 6/10
Today in Orford there is high tide at 11:00 am (4.2 ft) and low tides at 4:49 am and 6:04 pm. Tide coefficient 89. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 11:00 am. The sun rises at 5:57 am and sets at 7:48 pm: 13 h 51 min of daylight. The moon is 89% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 11:58 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:07 am to 4:07 am and from 2:40 pm to 4:40 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is moderate, with 5.2 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the west (14 mph). Clear sky, 60 °F.
Fishing in Orford today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 4:49 am
- Major period 2:07–4:07 am
- Sunrise at 5:57 am
- Rising pressure (+0.28 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (8 mph) and 5.3 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 89 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:50 am to 5:50 am, combines the 4:49 am low tide, a major period and sunrise, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, with the 6:04 pm low tide and some swell, though with rising pressure and moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: Japanese amberjack, Atlantic cod and John Dory. What you can catch
Beach day in Orford
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Low tide at 6:04 pm: more sand
- Feels like 64 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate offshore wind (15 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Swim with care: 5.3 ft waves every 14 s; moderate rip current risk
- UV 9 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 5.3 ft
5.3 ft waves every 14 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 58 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- 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 15 mph
Moderate offshore wind (15 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 6:04 pm
Low tide at 4:49 am and 6:04 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 11:00 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 Orford
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- Orford Beach 0.4 mi · E
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Millingtons Beach 0.5 mi · NE
- Parking
- Raspins Beach 1.0 mi · NE
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Shelly Beach 1.2 mi · SE
- Spring Beach 2.3 mi · SE
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Stapleton Beach 3.1 mi · SE
- Reids Beach 5.6 mi · NE
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 Orford
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Tides in Orford
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 4:49 am 1.8 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 11:00 am 4.2 ft · coef. 89
- ▼ Low tide 6:04 pm 0.3 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 1 h 8 min to high tide at 11:00 am.
Tide coefficient 89 for the 11:00 am high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 3.8 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 June 16 (4.7 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (0.0 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 came from October 27 to 30 (coefficient 90, 3.8 ft range). The smallest, from October 17 to 19 (coefficient 46, 2.2 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 | 5:57 am · 7:48 pm | Low tide 4:49 am · 1.8 ft | High tide 11:00 am · 4.2 ft | Low tide 6:04 pm · 0.3 ft | — | Coef. 89 | 89% | Major periods 2:07 am · 2:40 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 5:56 am · 7:49 pm | High tide 12:35 am · 3.2 ft | Low tide 5:47 am · 1.9 ft | High tide 11:54 am · 4.2 ft | Low tide 7:04 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 88 | 80% | Major periods 3:12 am · 3:44 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 5:55 am · 7:51 pm | High tide 1:37 am · 3.1 ft | Low tide 6:46 am · 1.9 ft | High tide 12:51 pm · 4.1 ft | Low tide 8:04 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 85 | 70% | Major periods 4:16 am · 4:47 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:53 am · 7:52 pm | High tide 2:37 am · 3.1 ft | Low tide 7:48 am · 1.9 ft | High tide 1:52 pm · 3.9 ft | Low tide 9:03 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 82 | 59% | Major periods 5:17 am · 5:45 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:52 am · 7:53 pm | High tide 3:34 am · 3.1 ft | Low tide 8:54 am · 1.8 ft | High tide 2:56 pm · 3.7 ft | Low tide 9:59 pm · 0.6 ft | Coef. 78 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:13 am · 6:39 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:51 am · 7:54 pm | High tide 4:27 am · 3.1 ft | Low tide 10:02 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 4:02 pm · 3.5 ft | Low tide 10:50 pm · 0.8 ft | Coef. 76 | 37% | Major periods 7:04 am · 7:28 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 5:49 am · 7:56 pm | High tide 5:17 am · 3.2 ft | Low tide 11:09 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 5:09 pm · 3.4 ft | Low tide 11:36 pm · 1.0 ft | Coef. 75 | 27% | Major periods 7:51 am · 8:14 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 Spring Bay station (TICON-4), 3.2 mi from Orford. 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 Orford
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.6 ft
- Significant5.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest10 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 10 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 10 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces east and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the 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: 5.3 ft with a period of 11 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 (+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 9:52 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).
Diving in Orford today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around high tide (11:00 am): little current from 10:40 am to 11:20 am
- 5.1 ft waves: careful getting in and out
- Moderate offshore wind (15 mph): it pushes surface swimmers away from shore
- 0.2 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 4:49 am (4:20–5:20 am), high tide 11:00 am (10:40–11:20 am) and low tide 6:04 pm (5:40–6:20 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 5.3 ft) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 57.9–58.8 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 8:18 pm. Waning gibbous (89%), rising at 11:58 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:30 am to 11:30 am, combines slack water at high tide, weak current and the sun high, though with waves and moderate wind. Also worth a look from 5:20 pm to 7:40 pm, with slack water at low tide, light wind and weak current, though with waves. Also worth a look from 6:00 am to 6:50 am, with light wind and weak current, though with tidal current and waves.
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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- Spring Beach Fish seen: Blue-throated wrasse, Trachinops caudimaculatus, Acanthaluteres vittiger, New Zealand banded wrasse 2.8 mi
- Stapleton Point Fish seen: Blue-throated wrasse, Senatorwrasse, Dotalabrus aurantiacus, Ground Mullet 3.6 mi
- Point Holme Lookout Fish seen: Blue-throated wrasse, Trachinops caudimaculatus, barber perch, New Zealand banded wrasse 4.0 mi
- Okehampton Bay Fish seen: Blue-throated wrasse, Senatorwrasse, Ground Mullet, New Zealand banded wrasse 5.7 mi
- Rheban Fish seen: Blue-throated wrasse, Senatorwrasse, New Zealand banded wrasse, Upeneichthys vlamingii 5.9 mi
- Cape Bougainville Fish seen: Acanthaluteres vittiger, New Zealand banded wrasse, Blue-throated wrasse, Latridopsis forsteri 7.4 mi
- Lachlan Island Fish seen: Acanthaluteres vittiger, New Zealand banded wrasse, Blue-throated wrasse, Meuschenia australis 7.8 mi
- Troy D Fish seen: Trachinops caudimaculatus, Blue-throated wrasse, butterfly perch, Pseudolabrus rubicundus 8.5 mi
- Return Point Fish seen: Blue-throated wrasse, New Zealand banded wrasse, Ground Mullet, Senatorwrasse 9.0 mi
- Stapleton Beach Public Reserve 2.9 mi
- Boot Bay Conservation Area 10 mi
- Shelley Point Surf 4.2 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
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Weather in Orford
Now in Orford
- Low / high
- 51 / 69 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 13%
- Humidity
- 54%
- Dew pointDew point
- 43 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 4 · moderate
- 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: −0.47 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 | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 51° | 51° | 52° | 57° | 65° | 69° | 64° | 56° |
| Wind (mph) | 8 W | 7 W | 9 W | 13 W | 15 W | 15 W | 13 W | 10 W |
| Gusts | 19 | 17 | 19 | 29 | 36 | 36 | 33 | 26 |
| Waves | 5.3 ft | 5.3 ft | 5.3 ft | 5.2 ft | 5.1 ft | 4.8 ft | 4.6 ft | 4.6 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 57° 13 W 5.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 65° 15 W 5.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 69° 15 W 4.8 ft
- 6:00 pm 64° 13 W 4.6 ft
- 9:00 pm 56° 10 W 4.6 ft
- 12:00 am 53° 10 W 4.5 ft
- 3:00 am 49° 6 WNW 4.1 ft
- 6:00 am 50° 4 WNW 3.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 51 / 69 °F | 15 mph W | 5.3 ft | 11:00 am | |
| Fri 30 | 48 / 76 °F | 10 mph NW | 4.5 ft | 12:35 am · 11:54 am | |
| Sat 31 | 54 / 65 °F | 16 mph NW | 3.5 ft | 1:37 am · 12:51 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 50 / 65 °F | 12 mph W | 2.9 ft | 2:37 am · 1:52 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 44 / 66 °F | 9 mph N | 3.0 ft | 3:34 am · 2:56 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 49 / 65 °F | 5 mph ESE | 3.0 ft | 4:27 am · 4:02 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 47 / 68 °F | 7 mph NW | 2.6 ft | 5:17 am · 5:09 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 50 / 59 °F | 9 mph S | 3.1 ft | 6:02 am · 6:11 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 45 / 68 °F | 9 mph W | 2.3 ft | 6:43 am · 7:10 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 45 / 59 °F | 16 mph WSW | 4.0 ft | 7:22 am · 8:06 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 39 / 60 °F | 12 mph NNE | 3.9 ft | 7:59 am · 8:59 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 52 / 75 °F | 19 mph NNW | 4.7 ft | 8:35 am · 9:52 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 56 / 73 °F | 14 mph NNW | 3.1 ft | 9:10 am · 10:44 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 49 / 68 °F | 7 mph NW | 2.6 ft | 9:46 am · 11:34 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 48° / 76° 4.5 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 54° / 65° 3.5 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 50° / 65° 2.9 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 44° / 66° 3.0 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 49° / 65° 3.0 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 47° / 68° 2.6 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 50° / 59° 3.1 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 They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about temperature tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+5.0 °F; normal high: 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 9:52 am (local time).
The sun in Orford
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:50 am
- Full dark 8:55 pm
- Civil dawn 5:27 am
- Civil dusk 8:18 pm
- Solar noon 12:52 pm (61° high)
- Daylight 13 h 51 min (+3 min)
- Evening golden hour 7:09 pm
- Full dark 8:55 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,345,501 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Orford
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,459 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 2:07–4:07 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:40–4:40 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 6:55–7:55 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 11:28 pm–12:28 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 Orford
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Tides near OrfordTides nearby
- Spring Beach2.3 mi
- Triabunna4.1 mi
- Little Swanport16 mi
- Dunalley23 mi
- Lewisham23 mi
- Penna23 mi
- Carlton24 mi
- Midway Point24 mi
- Connellys Marsh24 mi
- Richmond25 mi
Orford at a glance
- Town or city of about 616 people. Coordinates: 42.560° S, 147.872° E.
- It is 35 mi northeast of Hobart, the main place in Tasmania. The sun rises 2 min earlier and sets 3 min earlier than in Hobart.
- The nearest tide station, Spring Bay, is 3.2 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Orford Beach (0.4 mi), Millingtons Beach (0.5 mi), Raspins Beach (1.0 mi), Shelly Beach (1.2 mi).
Questions about OrfordQuestions
What time is high tide today in Orford?
Today in Orford there is high tide at 11:00 am (4.2 ft) and low tides at 4:49 am and 6:04 pm. Tide coefficient 89.
What time is sunset today in Orford?
At 7:48 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 8:18 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Orford?
At 5:56 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 2:07–4:07 am, Minor 6:55–7:55 am, Major 2:40–4:40 pm, Minor 11:28 pm–12:28 am. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Orford?
Overcast, from 51 °F to 69 °F, with a moderate breeze from the west (14 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Orford?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 5.2 ft waves with a period of 11.0 s from the south. The water is 58.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Orford?
The best time to visit Orford is from January to February: highs of 72 °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: Spring Bay 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).