St Helens today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 2:40–3:30 pm fair day · 4/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 2/10
- Waves · water 2.8 ft · 60 °F slight · 8.7 s from the south-southeast
- Wind · air 6 mph · 64 °F from the NNE, gusts 18 · clear sky
- Sun 5:58 am–7:44 pm 13 h 46 min of daylight
- Moon 89% · 11:51 pm waning gibbous · rises at 11:51 pm
- Best time to dive 9:50 am–12:50 pm great day · 10/10
- Pressure 30.10 inHg steady · steady tomorrow
Today, Thursday, October 29, in St Helens the sun rises at 5:58 am and sets at 7:44 pm: 13 h 46 min of daylight. The moon is 89% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 11:51 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:06 am to 4:06 am and from 2:38 pm to 4:38 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is slight, with 2.8 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the north-northeast (6 mph). Clear sky, 64 °F.
Fishing in St Helens today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:38–4:38 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.25 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (12 mph) and some swell (3.0 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:40 pm to 3:30 pm, combines a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 2:10 am to 4:10 am, with a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 5:30 am to 6:40 am, with sunrise and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: tope shark, bluefish, shortfin mako and John Dory. What you can catch
We don't show the tide for St Helens, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in St Helens
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Feels like 71 °F: mild
- Moderate offshore wind (15 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Swim with care: 3.2 ft waves every 7 s; moderate rip current risk
- UV 9 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 61 °F (cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.2 ft
3.2 ft waves every 7 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 61 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- 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
We don't show the tide for St Helens, so it doesn't count in the rating.
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 St Helens
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- Maurouard Beach 4.7 mi · E
- Parking
- Dianas Beach 5.2 mi · SE
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Binalong Bay 5.8 mi · NE
- 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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Webcams near St Helens
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Tides in St Helens
Tides in St Helens: not available yet
There is no tide station near St Helens, and we can't rely on the global tide model on this coast: for now we don't show its tide.
Meanwhile, see the tide in Stieglitz · 3.5 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at St Helens
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.4 ft
- Significant2.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.5 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.5 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.5 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces east 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 Saturday 31: 4.8 ft with a period of 7 s, from the north-northeast (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 (+3.5 °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 10:46 am (local time).
Diving in St Helens today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 2.4 ft swell at 6 s from the south-southeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light cross-shore wind (7 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 2.5 ft at 5 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 60.1–61.2 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 8:14 pm. Waning gibbous (89%), rising at 11:51 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:50 am to 12:50 pm, combines light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also worth a look from 6:00 am to 8:30 am, with light wind, though with current.
We don't have a reliable tide for St Helens, so slack water doesn't count in the rating.
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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- St. Helens Island Kelp Bed Fish seen: Scorpis lineolata, New Zealand banded wrasse, Blue-throated wrasse, Acanthaluteres vittiger 5.4 mi
- St. Helens Island Barrens Fish seen: New Zealand banded wrasse, Blue-throated wrasse, Chirodactylus spectabilis, Acanthaluteres vittiger 5.6 mi
- Binalong Bay Gulches Fish seen: New Zealand banded wrasse, Aplodactylus arctidens, Blue-throated wrasse, Senatorwrasse 6.1 mi
- Skeleton Bay East Fish seen: New Zealand banded wrasse, Blue-throated wrasse, Meuschenia australis, Chirodactylus spectabilis 6.4 mi
- Grants Point South Fish seen: Long-finned pike, Acanthaluteres vittiger, New Zealand banded wrasse, Atypichthys strigatus 6.7 mi
- St Helens Point, 5m Fish seen: New Zealand banded wrasse, Acanthaluteres vittiger, Blue-throated wrasse, Chirodactylus spectabilis 6.7 mi
- Elephant Rock Kelp Bed Fish seen: Herring Cale, Chirodactylus spectabilis, Acanthaluteres vittiger, Enoplosus armatus 7.1 mi
- Elephant Rock Barrens Fish seen: Parma microlepis, butterfly perch, barber perch, Blue-throated wrasse 7.1 mi
- Sloop Rock Kelp Bed Fish seen: Pempheris multiradiata, New Zealand banded wrasse, Acanthaluteres vittiger, Meuschenia scaber 8.1 mi
- Sloop Rock Barrens Fish seen: Atypichthys strigatus, butterfly perch, Parma microlepis, Scorpis lineolata 8.1 mi
- Gardens Rocks Fish seen: New Zealand banded wrasse, Chirodactylus spectabilis, Herring Cale, Blue-throated wrasse 8.1 mi
- Pulfers Bank Fish seen: butterfly perch, Long-finned pike, Scorpis lineolata, Tarakihi 10 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 St Helens
Now in St Helens
- Low / high
- 44 / 74 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 12%
- Clouds
- 6%
- Humidity
- 44%
- Dew pointDew point
- 41 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 6 · high
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 16
- 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 (+0.00 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.48 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 | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 51° | 46° | 47° | 58° | 68° | 73° | 66° | 57° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 WSW | 5 W | 3 W | 2 NE | 7 N | 12 NW | 15 NW | 10 WNW |
| Gusts | 15 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 21 | 30 | 34 | 25 |
| Waves | 3.2 ft | 3.0 ft | 2.9 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.8 ft | 3.0 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.0 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 68° 7 N 2.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 73° 12 NW 3.0 ft
- 6:00 pm 66° 15 NW 3.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 57° 10 WNW 3.0 ft
- 12:00 am 52° 4 W 2.8 ft
- 3:00 am 49° 1 W 2.8 ft
- 6:00 am 55° 0 S 3.0 ft
- 9:00 am 62° 3 ESE 2.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 44 / 74 °F | 15 mph NW | 3.2 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 49 / 75 °F | 13 mph NNW | 3.1 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 52 / 64 °F | 20 mph NW | 4.8 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 51 / 70 °F | 11 mph WNW | 4.0 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 51 / 65 °F | 11 mph NE | 3.0 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 54 / 66 °F | 14 mph S | 3.5 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 53 / 69 °F | 15 mph WNW | 3.4 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 53 / 59 °F | 15 mph SSE | 2.5 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 47 / 67 °F | 16 mph WNW | 4.2 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 50 / 66 °F | 10 mph WSW | 7.2 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 46 / 60 °F | 12 mph NE | 6.9 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 54 / 75 °F | 17 mph NNW | 6.4 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 53 / 75 °F | 12 mph NNW | 6.6 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 53 / 69 °F | 16 mph WNW | 6.3 ft |
- Fri 30 Overcast 49° / 75° 3.1 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 52° / 64° 4.8 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 51° / 70° 4.0 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 51° / 65° 3.0 ft
- Tue 3 Light rain 54° / 66° 3.5 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 53° / 69° 3.4 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 53° / 59° 2.5 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.
- The models They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about temperature today. 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 (+7.7 °F; normal high: 66 °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 10:46 am (local time).
The sun in St Helens
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:53 am
- Full dark 8:50 pm
- Civil dawn 5:29 am
- Civil dusk 8:14 pm
- Solar noon 12:51 pm (62° high)
- Daylight 13 h 46 min (+3 min)
- Evening golden hour 7:06 pm
- Full dark 8:50 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,345,526 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in St Helens
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,459 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:06–4:06 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:38–4:38 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 6:59–7:59 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 11:21 pm–12:21 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 St Helens
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Tides near St HelensTides nearby
All places in Tasmania, A to Z (388) →St Helens at a glance
- Town or city of about 2,045 people. Coordinates: 41.320° S, 148.239° E.
- It is 117 mi northeast of Hobart, the main place in Tasmania. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets 7 min earlier than in Hobart.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Kirwans Beach (0.9 mi), O’Connors Beach (2.1 mi), Stockyards Flat (3.5 mi), Maurouard Beach (4.7 mi).
Questions about St HelensQuestions
What time is sunset today in St Helens?
At 7:44 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 8:14 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in St Helens?
At 5:57 am. First light comes at 4:51 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 2:06–4:06 am, Minor 6:59–7:59 am, Major 2:38–4:38 pm, Minor 11:21 pm–12:21 am. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in St Helens?
Mainly clear, from 44 °F to 74 °F, with a light breeze from the north-northeast (6 mph) and a 12% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in St Helens?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.8 ft waves with a period of 8.7 s from the south-southeast. The water is 60.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit St Helens?
The best time to visit St Helens is from December to March: highs of 71 °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
Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).