Port Sorell tides today
- Tide now 3.1 ft ↑ rising · high 2:26 pm (11.0 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:50–3:30 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach tomorrow 10:00 am–1:00 pm Poor beach day · 4/10
- Waves · water 2.4 ft · 59 °F slight · 4.5 s from the west-northwest
- Wind · air 7 mph · 58 °F from the WSW, gusts 18 · mainly clear
- Sun 6:05 am–7:51 pm 13 h 46 min of daylight
- Moon 89% · 11:57 pm waning gibbous · rises at 11:57 pm
- Best time to dive 1:20–3:30 pm great day · 9/10
Today in Port Sorell there are high tides at 2:29 am (11.0 ft) and 2:26 pm (11.0 ft) and low tides at 8:45 am and 9:06 pm. Tide coefficient 85. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 2:26 pm. The sun rises at 6:05 am and sets at 7:51 pm: 13 h 46 min of daylight. The moon is 89% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 11:57 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:13 am to 4:13 am and from 2:45 pm to 4:45 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is slight, with 2.4 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the west-southwest (7 mph). Mainly clear, 58 °F.
Fishing in Port Sorell today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 2:26 pm, coefficient 85
- Major period 2:45–4:45 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.22 inHg in 24 h), light cross-shore wind (10 mph) and some swell (2.9 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 85 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:50 pm to 3:30 pm, combines the 2:26 pm high tide, a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 2:10 am to 3:30 am, with the 2:29 am high tide, a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Beach day in Port Sorell
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Cross-shore breeze (10 mph)
- Low tide at 8:45 am: more sand
- Feels like 67 °F: a bit cool
- Swim with care: 3.3 ft waves every 4 s
- UV 8 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.3 ft
3.3 ft waves every 4 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 59 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- 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 10 mph
Cross-shore breeze (10 mph).
- Tide & sand 9:06 pm
Low tide at 8:45 am and 9:06 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 2:29 am and 2:26 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 Port Sorell
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- Freers Beach 0.5 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Hawley Beach 1.7 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Bakers Beach 3.3 mi · NE
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Copper Cove Beach 5.9 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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Tides in Port Sorell
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 2:29 am 11.0 ft · coef. 82
- ▼ Low tide 8:45 am 3.0 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 2:26 pm 11.0 ft · coef. 85
- ▼ Low tide 9:06 pm 0.7 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 5 h 31 min to high tide at 2:26 pm.
Tide coefficient 82 for the 2:29 am high tide and 85 for the 2:26 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 10.3 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 May 20 (11.6 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 90, 11.0 ft range). The smallest, from October 22 to 24 (coefficient 56, 6.5 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 | 6:05 am · 7:51 pm | High tide 2:29 am · 11.0 ft | Low tide 8:45 am · 3.0 ft | High tide 2:26 pm · 11.0 ft | Low tide 9:06 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 85 | 89% | Major periods 2:13 am · 2:45 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:04 am · 7:52 pm | High tide 3:23 am · 11.3 ft | Low tide 9:39 am · 2.8 ft | High tide 3:18 pm · 11.2 ft | Low tide 9:58 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 89 | 80% | Major periods 3:17 am · 3:50 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:02 am · 7:53 pm | High tide 4:15 am · 11.5 ft | Low tide 10:30 am · 2.7 ft | High tide 4:11 pm · 11.3 ft | Low tide 10:50 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 90 | 70% | Major periods 4:21 am · 4:52 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:01 am · 7:54 pm | High tide 5:05 am · 11.4 ft | Low tide 11:20 am · 2.6 ft | High tide 5:03 pm · 11.2 ft | Low tide 11:40 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 90 | 59% | Major periods 5:22 am · 5:51 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:00 am · 7:55 pm | High tide 5:53 am · 11.2 ft | Low tide 12:11 pm · 2.6 ft | High tide 5:56 pm · 11.0 ft | — | Coef. 87 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:18 am · 6:44 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:59 am · 7:57 pm | Low tide 12:32 am · 1.1 ft | High tide 6:42 am · 11.0 ft | Low tide 1:03 pm · 2.7 ft | High tide 6:50 pm · 10.7 ft | Coef. 82 | 37% | Major periods 7:09 am · 7:33 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 5:57 am · 7:58 pm | Low tide 1:24 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 7:30 am · 10.8 ft | Low tide 1:56 pm · 2.7 ft | High tide 7:46 pm · 10.4 ft | Coef. 77 | 27% | Major periods 7:57 am · 8:19 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
Port Sorell has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Devonport (TICON-4), 8.9 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 Port Sorell
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.2 ft
- Significant2.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.1 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces north and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 4: 5.2 ft with a period of 6 s, from the west-northwest (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 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 8:55 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).
Surf in Port Sorell today
Surf today
Poor- 1.9–2.9 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 2.0 ft swell at 5 s from the northwest, short: weak, messy waves
- 2.4 ft wind swell at 3 s: messy waves
- Light cross-shore wind (7 mph)
- Falling tide (low tide at 9:06 pm)
- Light: First light 5:36 am · sunrise 6:05 am · sunset 7:51 pm · last light 8:20 pm
- Tide: high 2:29 am (11.0 ft), low 8:45 am (3.0 ft), high 2:26 pm (11.0 ft) and low 9:06 pm (0.7 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 59.2 °F: a 4/3 fullsuit (booties if you run cold).
- Energy: 27 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm, has a good size, though with a short-period swell and wind swell. 6:00 am to 9:00 am can also work, though with a short-period swell. 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm can also work, with a good size, though with a short-period swell and wind swell.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Port Sorell today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (2:26 pm): little current from 2:00 pm to 2:50 pm
- 2.7 ft surface waves
- Light cross-shore wind (9 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the west, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 2:29 am (2:00–3:00 am), low tide 8:45 am (8:20–9:10 am), high tide 2:26 pm (2:00–2:50 pm) and low tide 9:06 pm (8:40–9:30 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 3.0 ft at 5 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 59.2 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 8:20 pm. Waning gibbous (89%), rising at 11:57 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 1:20 pm to 3:30 pm, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 7:50 am to 9:30 am, with slack water at low tide, light wind and weak 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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- Badger Head Fish seen: Blue-throated wrasse, Senatorwrasse, Pseudogoniistius nigripes, Trachinops caudimaculatus 6.5 mi
- Horseshoe Reef Fish seen: Blue-throated wrasse, Senatorwrasse, New Zealand banded wrasse, Trachinops caudimaculatus 6.6 mi
- West Head Fish seen: Blue-throated wrasse, Senatorwrasse, Trachinops caudimaculatus, New Zealand banded wrasse 11 mi
- Don Heads East Fish seen: New Zealand banded wrasse, Dotalabrus aurantiacus, Rock Perch 12 mi
- Pardoe Northdown Conservation Area 4.6 mi
- Wright and Egg Islands Conservation Area 6.9 mi
- Greens Beach Conservation Area 12 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 Sorell
Now in Port Sorell
- Low / high
- 48 / 69 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 21%
- Humidity
- 61%
- Dew pointDew point
- 44 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 2 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 23
- 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 (+0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.48 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 | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 51° | 49° | 50° | 58° | 65° | 69° | 65° | 54° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 W | 6 W | 6 W | 7 WSW | 9 WSW | 10 W | 8 WSW | 5 W |
| Gusts | 13 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 13 |
| Waves | 3.1 ft | 2.9 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.9 ft | 3.3 ft | 3.1 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 58° 7 WSW 2.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 65° 9 WSW 2.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 69° 10 W 2.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 65° 8 WSW 3.3 ft
- 9:00 pm 54° 5 W 3.1 ft
- 12:00 am 50° 5 WNW 2.9 ft
- 3:00 am 46° 0 NW 2.6 ft
- 6:00 am 46° 2 SE 2.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 48 / 69 °F | 10 mph W | 3.3 ft | 2:29 am · 2:26 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 44 / 65 °F | 10 mph N | 2.9 ft | 3:23 am · 3:18 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 50 / 64 °F | 13 mph WNW | 5.0 ft | 4:15 am · 4:11 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 46 / 65 °F | 12 mph WNW | 4.7 ft | 5:05 am · 5:03 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 43 / 61 °F | 7 mph NW | 2.4 ft | 5:53 am · 5:56 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 51 / 71 °F | 7 mph S | 1.8 ft | 6:42 am · 6:50 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 51 / 63 °F | 11 mph NW | 5.2 ft | 7:30 am · 7:46 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 49 / 63 °F | 9 mph ESE | 4.7 ft | 8:20 am · 8:45 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 43 / 66 °F | 11 mph W | 5.6 ft | 9:12 am · 9:47 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 47 / 61 °F | 13 mph WSW | 4.9 ft | 10:06 am · 10:51 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 38 / 61 °F | 9 mph NE | 2.8 ft | 11:01 am · 11:54 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 48 / 68 °F | 12 mph N | 3.7 ft | 11:56 am | |
| Tue 10 | 54 / 69 °F | 7 mph ENE | 3.1 ft | 12:52 am · 12:48 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 49 / 63 °F | 14 mph NW | 4.6 ft | 1:44 am · 1:36 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 44° / 65° 2.9 ft
- Sat 31 Rain 50° / 64° 5.0 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 46° / 65° 4.7 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 43° / 61° 2.4 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 51° / 71° 1.8 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 51° / 63° 5.2 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 49° / 63° 4.7 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 wind today. See the models →
- Outlook The next few weeks look normal for the time of year. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+5.9 °F; normal high: 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 8:55 am (local time).
The sun in Port Sorell
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:00 am
- Full dark 8:56 pm
- Civil dawn 5:36 am
- Civil dusk 8:20 pm
- Solar noon 12:58 pm (62° high)
- Daylight 13 h 46 min (+3 min)
- Evening golden hour 7:13 pm
- Full dark 8:56 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,345,412 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Port Sorell
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,459 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:13–4:13 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:45–4:45 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:07–8:07 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 11:27 pm–12:27 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 Sorell
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Port Sorell Jetty 0.3 mi
- Squeaking Point Jetty 1.9 mi
- Port Sorell Boat Ramp 0.4 mi
- Boat ramp 1.2 mi
- Boat ramp 1.9 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 2.6 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (0.4 mi from Port Sorell) out to sea, heading north.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep2.2 mi
- 33 ft deep2.6 mi
- 66 ft deep3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 2.2 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 2.6 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
Rough estimate: here the data comes in cells of about 0.3 mi and misses details near shore (rocks, sandbars, small coves). The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland.
Source: NOAA ETOPO 2022 (CC0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near Port SorellTides nearby
- Hawley Beach1.9 mi
- Bakers Beach2.5 mi
- Harford4.8 mi
- East Devonport8.8 mi
- Devonport10 mi
- Greens Beach12 mi
- Kelso13 mi
- Beaconsfield14 mi
- Beauty Point14 mi
- Low Head15 mi
Port Sorell at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,901 people. Coordinates: 41.167° S, 146.553° E.
- It is 125 mi north of Hobart, the main place in Tasmania. The sun rises 6 min later and sets at the same time than in Hobart.
- The nearest tide station, Devonport, is 8.9 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces north.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Freers Beach (0.5 mi), Springlawn Beach (0.6 mi), Scotties Shore (2.2 mi), Eagle Point Beach (2.7 mi).
Questions about Port SorellQuestions
What time is high tide today in Port Sorell?
Today in Port Sorell there are high tides at 2:29 am (11.0 ft) and 2:26 pm (11.0 ft) and low tides at 8:45 am and 9:06 pm. Tide coefficient 85.
What time is sunset today in Port Sorell?
At 7:51 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 8:20 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Port Sorell?
At 6:04 am. First light comes at 4:59 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 2:13–4:13 am, Minor 7:07–8:07 am, Major 2:45–4:45 pm, Minor 11:27 pm–12:27 am. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Port Sorell?
Mainly clear, from 48 °F to 69 °F, with a light breeze from the west-southwest (7 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Port Sorell?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.4 ft waves with a period of 4.5 s from the west-northwest. The water is 59.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Port Sorell?
The best time to visit Port Sorell is from January to February: highs of 72 °F, about 4 rainy days a month and 9 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: Devonport 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).