Port Arthur tides today
- Tide now -0.5 ft ↓ falling · low 6:27 pm (-2.0 ft)
- Best time to fish 5:30–7:30 pm poor day · 1/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 12 ft · 57 °F rough · 11.5 s from the south-southwest
- Wind · air 21 mph · 60 °F from the W, gusts 34 · clear sky
- Sun 5:56 am–7:49 pm 13 h 53 min of daylight
- Moon 89% waning gibbous
- Diving tomorrow 6:40–7:50 pm poor day · 2/10
Today in Port Arthur there are high tides at 12:12 am (0.4 ft) and 10:42 am (1.8 ft) and low tides at 4:14 am and 6:27 pm. Tide coefficient 83. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 6:27 pm. The sun rises at 5:56 am and sets at 7:49 pm: 13 h 53 min of daylight. The moon is 89% illuminated (waning gibbous). 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 rough, with 12 ft waves. There's a fresh breeze from the west (21 mph). Clear sky, 60 °F.
Fishing in Port Arthur today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 4:14 am
- Major period 2:07–4:07 am
- Rising pressure (+0.29 inHg in 24 h), fresh cross-shore wind (18 mph) and very rough sea: 14 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 83 (average tides)
Bad weather during the best window: strong wind or big waves. If you go out, be very careful and stay off rocks and jetties.
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:10 am to 4:10 am, combines the 4:14 am low tide and a major period, though with rising pressure, fresh wind and very rough seas. Also worth a try from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, with the 6:27 pm low tide and sunset, though with rising pressure, fresh wind and very rough seas. Also worth a try from 9:40 am to 11:40 am, with the 10:42 am high tide, though with rising pressure, fresh wind and very rough seas.
Species with the most records nearby: tope shark, Japanese amberjack, Atlantic cod and bluefish. What you can catch
Beach day in Port Arthur
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- UV 8 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Low tide at 6:27 pm: more sand
- Feels like 52 °F: chilly for the beach
- Fresh offshore wind (22 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Dangerous for swimming: 13 ft waves every 11 s; high rip current risk
Dangerous surf during beach hours. Stay out if the red flag is up, and never swim where there is no lifeguard.
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Dangerous · 13 ft
13 ft waves every 11 s: dangerous for swimming. Stay out if the red flag is up. High rip current risk. If you're caught in a rip current, don't swim against it: swim parallel to shore and wave for help. 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 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 22 mph
Fresh offshore wind (22 mph): blowing sand. Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 6:27 pm
Low tide at 4:14 am and 6:27 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:12 am and 10:42 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 Port Arthur
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- White Beach 6.0 mi · W
- Koonya Beach 6.1 mi · N
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 Port Arthur
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:12 am 0.4 ft · coef. 82
- ▼ Low tide 4:14 am 0.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:42 am 1.8 ft · coef. 83
- ▼ Next low tide 6:27 pm -2.0 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 3 h 22 min to low tide at 6:27 pm.
Tide coefficient 82 for the 12:12 am high tide and 83 for the 10:42 am high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 3.9 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 December 25 (2.4 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (-2.4 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above mean sea level. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. mean sea level
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month come from October 29 to 31 (coefficient 84, 3.9 ft range). The smallest, from October 16 to 18 (coefficient 49, 2.6 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 | 5:56 am · 7:49 pm | High tide 12:12 am · 0.4 ft | Low tide 4:14 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 10:42 am · 1.8 ft | Low tide 6:27 pm · -2.0 ft | Coef. 83 | 89% | Major periods 2:07 am · 2:40 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 5:55 am · 7:50 pm | High tide 1:23 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 5:15 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 11:39 am · 1.9 ft | Low tide 7:27 pm · -2.1 ft | Coef. 83 | 80% | Major periods 3:12 am · 3:44 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 5:53 am · 7:52 pm | High tide 2:27 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 6:22 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 12:40 pm · 1.8 ft | Low tide 8:25 pm · -2.1 ft | Coef. 84 | 70% | Major periods 4:16 am · 4:47 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:52 am · 7:53 pm | High tide 3:23 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 7:33 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 1:42 pm · 1.7 ft | Low tide 9:19 pm · -2.0 ft | Coef. 84 | 59% | Major periods 5:17 am · 5:45 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:51 am · 7:54 pm | High tide 4:11 am · 0.6 ft | Low tide 8:45 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 2:46 pm · 1.5 ft | Low tide 10:09 pm · -1.8 ft | Coef. 83 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:13 am · 6:39 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:49 am · 7:56 pm | High tide 4:55 am · 0.7 ft | Low tide 9:58 am · -0.3 ft | High tide 3:50 pm · 1.2 ft | Low tide 10:54 pm · -1.6 ft | Coef. 82 | 37% | Major periods 7:04 am · 7:28 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 5:48 am · 7:57 pm | High tide 5:34 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 11:08 am · -0.5 ft | High tide 4:55 pm · 0.9 ft | Low tide 11:34 pm · -1.3 ft | Coef. 79 | 27% | Major periods 7:51 am · 8:14 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above mean sea level. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Port Arthur has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 3.8 mi away). It may differ from the real tide by a few minutes and inches, and more with wind or storms. Heights are above mean sea level, not chart datum, so low tides are negative. Not for navigation.
Model attribution: FES2022 Tide was produced by LEGOS, NOVELTIS and CLS, funded by CNES, and distributed by AVISO (https://doi.org/10.24400/527896/a01-2024.004), AVISO licence (https://www.aviso.altimetry.fr/fileadmin/documents/data/License_Aviso.pdf). Modified by TidePlanet: constants interpolated from the nearest model cells offshore; heights above mean sea level.
The sea at Port Arthur
Sea stateSea state: rough
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common5.9 ft
- Significant12 ft
- Highest expectedHighest23 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 23 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 23 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces south and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves ease over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 14 ft with a period of 11 s, from the south-southwest (very rough).
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 (+2.3 °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 3:05 pm (local time).
Diving in Port Arthur today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Tidal current running: mid-tide, the water is moving
- 13 ft swell at 10 s from the south-southwest: heavy surge on the bottom
- Moderate offshore wind (17 mph): it pushes surface swimmers away from shore
- 0.9 mph current toward the east-northeast (model)
- Daylight
Not a day for shore diving: swell, wind, current or storms during the best window. If you go, go with a dive shop and only if they give the OK.
- Slack water today: high tide 12:12 am (11:40 pm–1:00 am), low tide 4:14 am (3:20–5:00 am), high tide 10:42 am (10:20–11:00 am) and low tide 6:27 pm (6:10–6:50 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 13 ft at 10 s) and wind over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 56.7 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 8:20 pm. Waning gibbous (89%): a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window runs from 5:30 am to 8:30 am, though with tidal current, a big swell, moderate 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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- Port Arthur Jetty Fish seen: Trachinops caudimaculatus, Ground Mullet, Blue-throated wrasse, Variable Triplefin 0.4 mi
- Saftety cove nth Fish seen: Acanthaluteres vittiger, Meuschenia australis, New Zealand banded wrasse, Long-finned pike 1.0 mi
- Isle of the Dead Fish seen: Blue-throated wrasse, New Zealand banded wrasse, Trachinops caudimaculatus, Ground Mullet 1.4 mi
- Port Arthur/Stewarts Bay Fish seen: Blue-throated wrasse, Trachinops caudimaculatus, New Zealand banded wrasse, Senatorwrasse 1.4 mi
- Point Puer Fish seen: Trachinops caudimaculatus, Blue-throated wrasse, New Zealand banded wrasse, Senatorwrasse 1.7 mi
- Stinking Bay Fish seen: Trachinops caudimaculatus, Long-finned pike, Blue-throated wrasse, Senatorwrasse 2.1 mi
- Safety Cove Fish seen: Trachinops caudimaculatus, Blue-throated wrasse, New Zealand banded wrasse, Pseudolabrus rubicundus 2.5 mi
- Surveyors Cove Fish seen: Blue-throated wrasse, New Zealand banded wrasse, Acanthaluteres vittiger, Senatorwrasse 2.5 mi
- Port Arthur Historic Site 0.8 mi
- Long Bay Conservation Area 2.1 mi
- Safety Cove State Reserve 2.1 mi
- Eaglehawk Dive Centre 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 Port Arthur
Now in Port Arthur
- Low / high
- 52 / 60 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 4%
- Clouds
- 10%
- Humidity
- 62%
- Dew pointDew point
- 47 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 5 · moderate
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 25
- 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 (−0.02 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.70 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 | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 53° | 53° | 53° | 55° | 59° | 60° | 60° | 57° |
| Wind (mph) | 20 WSW | 18 WSW | 17 W | 19 WNW | 22 W | 21 W | 19 W | 17 W |
| Gusts | 33 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 36 | 34 | 32 | 27 |
| Waves | 14 ft | 14 ft | 14 ft | 13 ft | 12 ft | 12 ft | 12 ft | 12 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 |
- 3:00 pm 60° 21 W 12 ft
- 6:00 pm 60° 19 W 12 ft
- 9:00 pm 57° 17 W 12 ft
- 12:00 am 55° 15 W 11 ft
- 3:00 am 54° 12 WSW 10 ft
- 6:00 am 54° 5 NW 9.6 ft
- 9:00 am 56° 6 N 9.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 61° 1 SW 8.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 52 / 60 °F | 22 mph W | 14 ft | 12:12 am · 10:42 am | |
| Fri 30 | 53 / 63 °F | 16 mph SW | 11 ft | 1:23 am · 11:39 am | |
| Sat 31 | 53 / 65 °F | 26 mph NNW | 6.6 ft | 2:27 am · 12:40 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 51 / 56 °F | 18 mph WSW | 6.8 ft | 3:23 am · 1:42 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 51 / 59 °F | 11 mph NW | 7.3 ft | 4:11 am · 2:46 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 54 / 60 °F | 12 mph ESE | 6.6 ft | 4:55 am · 3:50 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 53 / 61 °F | 19 mph W | 4.6 ft | 5:34 am · 4:55 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 52 / 54 °F | 20 mph SSW | 5.4 ft | 6:10 am · 6:01 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 52 / 62 °F | 14 mph NW | 6.5 ft | 6:44 am · 7:10 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 50 / 56 °F | 28 mph WSW | 9.6 ft | 7:16 am · 8:21 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 49 / 56 °F | 19 mph WSW | 8.9 ft | 7:48 am · 9:33 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 55 / 68 °F | 22 mph NNE | 6.6 ft | 8:20 am · 10:47 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 58 / 65 °F | 11 mph ENE | 4.4 ft | 8:53 am · 11:58 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 53 / 58 °F | 7 mph SSE | 3.5 ft | 9:28 am |
- Fri 30 Overcast 53° / 63° 11 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 53° / 65° 6.6 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 51° / 56° 6.8 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 51° / 59° 7.3 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 54° / 60° 6.6 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 53° / 61° 4.6 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 52° / 54° 5.4 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. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about temperature today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, normal rain and a warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (61 °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 3:05 pm (local time).
The sun in Port Arthur
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:49 am
- Full dark 8:57 pm
- Civil dawn 5:26 am
- Civil dusk 8:20 pm
- Solar noon 12:52 pm (60° high)
- Daylight 13 h 53 min (+3 min)
- Evening golden hour 7:10 pm
- Full dark 8:57 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,345,499 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Port Arthur
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
- 6:53–7:53 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 Port Arthur
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Tides near Port ArthurTides nearby
- Taranna5.8 mi
- Nubeena6.1 mi
- Premaydena7.3 mi
- Eaglehawk Neck9.6 mi
- Saltwater River11 mi
- Murdunna14 mi
- Dunalley18 mi
- Connellys Marsh19 mi
- Cremorne20 mi
- Carlton22 mi
Port Arthur at a glance
- Town or city of about 251 people. Coordinates: 43.146° S, 147.844° E.
- It is 32 mi southeast of Hobart, the main place in Tasmania. The sun rises 3 min earlier and sets 2 min earlier than in Hobart.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Big Possum Beach (0.4 mi), Point Puer Beach (0.9 mi), Old Station Beach (0.9 mi), Little Possum Beach (1.0 mi).
Questions about Port ArthurQuestions
What time is high tide today in Port Arthur?
Today in Port Arthur there are high tides at 12:12 am (0.4 ft) and 10:42 am (1.8 ft) and low tides at 4:14 am and 6:27 pm. Tide coefficient 83.
What time is sunset today in Port Arthur?
At 7:49 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 8:20 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Port Arthur?
At 5:55 am. First light comes at 4:47 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 6:53–7:53 am, Major 2:40–4:40 pm, Minor 11:31 pm–12:31 am. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Port Arthur?
Overcast, from 52 °F to 60 °F, with a fresh breeze from the west (21 mph) and a 4% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Port Arthur?
Rough (Douglas 5): 12 ft waves with a period of 11.5 s from the south-southwest. The water is 56.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Port Arthur?
The best time to visit Port Arthur is from January to February: highs of 67 °F, about 6 rainy days a month and 7 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: global FES2022 model (AVISO/CNES), licensed AVISO; constants for this place computed by TidePlanet from the nearest model cells offshore. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).