Strahan tides today
- Tide now 0.2 ft ↓ falling · low 9:51 am (0.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 7:20–8:30 pm fair day · 4/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 9.8 ft · 59 °F rough · 11.8 s from the southwest
- Wind · air 11 mph · 54 °F from the WSW, gusts 21 · light drizzle
- Sun 6:08 am–7:57 pm 13 h 49 min of daylight
- Moon 89% waning gibbous
- Best time to dive 9:30 am–12:30 pm poor day · 1/10
Today in Strahan there are high tides at 3:05 am (1.6 ft) and 12:18 pm (0.2 ft) and low tides at 9:51 am and 7:39 pm. Tide coefficient 101. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 9:51 am. The sun rises at 6:08 am and sets at 7:57 pm: 13 h 49 min of daylight. The moon is 89% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 2:18 am to 4:18 am and from 2:50 pm to 4:50 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is rough, with 9.8 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the west-southwest (11 mph). Light drizzle, 54 °F.
Fishing in Strahan today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 7:39 pm
- Sunset at 7:57 pm, golden hour from 7:19 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.15 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (8 mph) and rough sea: 8.7 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 101 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 7:20 pm to 8:30 pm, combines the 7:39 pm low tide and sunset, though with rising pressure and rough seas. Also worth a try from 2:20 am to 4:00 am, with the 3:05 am high tide and a major period, though with rising pressure, moderate wind and rough seas.
Beach day in Strahan
Is it a beach day?
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Low tide at 9:51 am: more sand
- Low tide at 7:39 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (96% cloud cover)
- Feels like 51 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.07 in)
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 · 10 ft
10 ft waves every 12 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 59 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 13 mph
Moderate offshore wind (13 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 9:51 am
Low tide at 9:51 am and 7:39 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 3:05 am and 12:18 pm. Coefficient 101 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
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 Strahan
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- West Strahan Beach 0.6 mi · W
- Parking
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Tides in Strahan
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 3:05 am 1.6 ft · coef. 100
- ▼ Next low tide 9:51 am 0.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 12:18 pm 0.2 ft · coef. 101
- ▼ Low tide 7:39 pm -1.8 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 1 h 0 min to low tide at 9:51 am.
Tide coefficient 100 for the 3:05 am high tide and 101 for the 12:18 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 3.4 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 November 26 (1.7 ft) and the lowest, on May 20 (-1.9 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 came from October 13 to 14 (coefficient 112, 2.9 ft range). The smallest, on October 7 (coefficient 20, 0.9 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 | 6:08 am · 7:57 pm | High tide 3:05 am · 1.6 ft | Low tide 9:51 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 12:18 pm · 0.2 ft | Low tide 7:39 pm · -1.8 ft | Coef. 101 | 89% | Major periods 2:18 am · 2:50 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 6:07 am · 7:59 pm | High tide 3:38 am · 1.5 ft | Low tide 10:05 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 12:29 pm · 0.4 ft | Low tide 8:10 pm · -1.8 ft | Coef. 100 | 80% | Major periods 3:23 am · 3:55 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:06 am · 8:00 pm | High tide 4:11 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 10:12 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 12:51 pm · 0.6 ft | Low tide 8:43 pm · -1.7 ft | Coef. 96 | 70% | Major periods 4:27 am · 4:57 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:04 am · 8:01 pm | High tide 4:45 am · 1.1 ft | Low tide 10:20 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 1:17 pm · 0.6 ft | Low tide 9:15 pm · -1.5 ft | Coef. 88 | 59% | Major periods 5:27 am · 5:56 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:03 am · 8:02 pm | High tide 5:19 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 10:37 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 1:42 pm · 0.5 ft | Low tide 9:46 pm · -1.2 ft | Coef. 74 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:23 am · 6:49 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:02 am · 8:04 pm | High tide 5:55 am · 0.6 ft | Low tide 11:24 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 1:51 pm · 0.3 ft | Low tide 10:08 pm · -0.8 ft | Coef. 55 | 37% | Major periods 7:14 am · 7:38 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:00 am · 8:05 pm | High tide 6:35 am · 0.4 ft | Low tide 9:35 pm · -0.4 ft | — | — | Coef. 31 | 27% | Major periods 8:02 am · 8:24 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
Strahan has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 4.9 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 Strahan
Sea stateSea state: rough
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common4.9 ft
- Significant9.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest19 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 19 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 19 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces south and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves ease over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 11 ft with a period of 11 s, from the southwest (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.
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 8:51 am (local time).
Diving in Strahan today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around low tide (9:51 am): little current from 9:10 am to 11:05 am
- Slack water around high tide (12:18 pm): little current from 11:05 am to 12:50 pm
- 9.5 ft swell at 10 s from the southwest: heavy surge on the bottom
- Light cross-shore wind (11 mph)
- 0.0 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
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 3:05 am (2:50–3:20 am), low tide 9:51 am (9:10–11:05 am), high tide 12:18 pm (11:05 am–12:50 pm) and low tide 7:39 pm (7:24–7:54 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 11 ft at 10 s) and rain (0.27 in) over the last few days have 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: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 8:27 pm. Waning gibbous (89%): a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, combines slack water at low tide, slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with a big swell. Also worth a look from 7:10 pm to 8:00 pm, with slack water at low tide, light wind and weak current, though with a big swell.
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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- Breakwater Fish seen: New Zealand banded wrasse, Latridopsis forsteri, Pseudolabrus rubicundus, Blue-throated wrasse 7.3 mi
- Cape Sorrell Halfway Fish seen: New Zealand banded wrasse, Blue-throated wrasse, Latridopsis forsteri, Scorpis aequipinnis 8.1 mi
- Cape Sorrel Light Fish seen: New Zealand banded wrasse, Blue-throated wrasse, Chirodactylus spectabilis, Aplodactylus arctidens 8.7 mi
- Cape Sorrel End Fish seen: New Zealand banded wrasse, Pseudolabrus rubicundus, Blue-throated wrasse, Chirodactylus spectabilis 8.7 mi
- Cape Sorell Historic Site 8.7 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 Strahan
Now in Strahan
- Low / high
- 52 / 56 °F
- Rain
- 0.09 in · 87%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 73%
- Dew pointDew point
- 46 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 1 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 39
- 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 (+0.05 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.67 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 | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Overcast | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Overcast |
| Temperature | 53° | 53° | 53° | 54° | 56° | 56° | 55° | 53° |
| Wind (mph) | 13 WSW | 12 WSW | 11 WSW | 10 W | 12 WNW | 13 WNW | 11 W | 6 WNW |
| Gusts | 25 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 28 | 23 | 15 |
| Waves | 11 ft | 11 ft | 10 ft | 9.8 ft | 9.5 ft | 9.3 ft | 9.1 ft | 8.7 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 am 54° 10 W 9.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 56° 12 WNW 9.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 56° 13 WNW 9.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 55° 11 W 9.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 53° 6 WNW 8.7 ft
- 12:00 am 52° 5 NNW 8.5 ft
- 3:00 am 52° 4 N 8.2 ft
- 6:00 am 52° 5 NNW 7.8 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 52 / 56 °F | 13 mph W | 11 ft | 3:05 am · 12:18 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 52 / 61 °F | 10 mph NW | 8.5 ft | 3:38 am · 12:29 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 53 / 64 °F | 19 mph NNW | 7.0 ft | 4:11 am · 12:51 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 50 / 55 °F | 12 mph W | 7.0 ft | 4:45 am · 1:17 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 48 / 58 °F | 9 mph WNW | 8.0 ft | 5:19 am · 1:42 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 49 / 60 °F | 8 mph SW | 7.2 ft | 5:55 am · 1:51 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 48 / 61 °F | 13 mph NW | 8.9 ft | 6:35 am | |
| Thu 5 | 48 / 56 °F | 13 mph SSW | 11 ft | 7:58 am | |
| Fri 6 | 51 / 58 °F | 16 mph NW | 16 ft | 12:58 am · 9:50 am | |
| Sat 7 | 50 / 53 °F | 17 mph WSW | 16 ft | 12:45 am · 10:36 am | |
| Sun 8 | 48 / 56 °F | 13 mph SSW | 7.0 ft | 1:06 am · 11:09 am | |
| Mon 9 | 55 / 72 °F | 27 mph N | 4.3 ft | 1:31 am · 11:37 am | |
| Tue 10 | 52 / 69 °F | 10 mph N | 3.8 ft | 1:58 am · 12:01 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 49 / 59 °F | 13 mph NW | 4.7 ft | 2:26 am · 12:23 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 52° / 61° 8.5 ft
- Sat 31 Light rain 53° / 64° 7.0 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 50° / 55° 7.0 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 48° / 58° 8.0 ft
- Tue 3 Heavy drizzle 49° / 60° 7.2 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 48° / 61° 8.9 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 48° / 56° 11 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.
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−4.8 °F; normal high: 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 8:51 am (local time).
The sun in Strahan
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:02 am
- Full dark 9:04 pm
- Civil dawn 5:38 am
- Civil dusk 8:27 pm
- Solar noon 1:02 pm (61° high)
- Daylight 13 h 49 min (+3 min)
- Evening golden hour 7:19 pm
- Full dark 9:04 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,345,329 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Strahan
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,459 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 2:18–4:18 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:50–4:50 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:08–8:08 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 11:36 pm–12:36 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 Strahan
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Strahan Fishermans Wharf 0.3 mi
- Boat ramp 0.4 mi
- Macquarie Heads Boat Ramp 6.6 mi
- BP OPT Strahan Wharf 0.1 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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Tides near StrahanTides nearby
- West Strahan0.6 mi
- Ocean Beach3.8 mi
- Remine17 mi
- Trial Harbour17 mi
- Pillinger18 mi
- Granville Harbour28 mi
Strahan at a glance
- Town or city of about 733 people. Coordinates: 42.152° S, 145.327° E.
- It is 114 mi northwest of Hobart, the main place in Tasmania. The sun rises 9 min later and sets 7 min later than in Hobart.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Swan Basin (3.2 mi), Ocean Beach (3.8 mi).
Questions about StrahanQuestions
What time is high tide today in Strahan?
Today in Strahan there are high tides at 3:05 am (1.6 ft) and 12:18 pm (0.2 ft) and low tides at 9:51 am and 7:39 pm. Tide coefficient 101.
What time is sunset today in Strahan?
At 7:57 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 8:27 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Strahan?
At 6:07 am. First light comes at 5:00 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 2:18–4:18 am, Minor 7:08–8:08 am, Major 2:50–4:50 pm, Minor 11:36 pm–12:36 am. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Strahan?
Light drizzle, from 52 °F to 56 °F, with a gentle breeze from the west-southwest (11 mph) and a 87% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Strahan?
Rough (Douglas 5): 9.8 ft waves with a period of 11.8 s from the southwest. The water is 59.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Strahan?
The best time to visit Strahan is from January to February: highs of 68 °F to 69 °F, about 10 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: 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).