Capel Sound tides today
- Tide now 2.0 ft ↓ falling · low 11:57 am (1.4 ft)
- Best time to fish 4:10–4:50 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 7.5 ft · 61 °F moderate · 10.7 s from the southwest
- Wind · air 11 mph · 56 °F from the WSW, gusts 16 · light drizzle
- Sun 6:17 am–7:53 pm 13 h 36 min of daylight
- Moon 89% · 11:52 pm waning gibbous · rises at 11:52 pm
- Best time to dive 10:50 am–1:30 pm poor day · 1/10
Today in Capel Sound there are high tides at 6:05 am (2.6 ft) and 5:14 pm (2.3 ft) and low tides at 11:57 am and 11:53 pm. Tide coefficient 83. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 11:57 am. The sun rises at 6:17 am and sets at 7:53 pm: 13 h 36 min of daylight. The moon is 89% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 11:52 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:20 am to 4:20 am and from 2:52 pm to 4:52 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is moderate, with 7.5 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the west-southwest (11 mph). Light drizzle, 56 °F.
Fishing in Capel Sound today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 5:14 pm, coefficient 83
- Major period 2:52–4:52 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.12 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (5 mph) and 7.2 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 83 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 4:10 pm to 4:50 pm, combines the 5:14 pm high tide and a major period, though with rising pressure. Also good from 11:20 pm to 12:00 am, with the 11:53 pm low tide and moonrise. Also worth a try from 5:50 am to 6:50 am, with the 6:05 am high tide and sunrise, though with rising pressure and moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: Australasian snapper, striped mullet, bluefish and mulloway. What you can catch
Beach day in Capel Sound
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- UV 8 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Low tide at 11:57 am: more sand
- Feels like 59 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.02 in)
- Moderate offshore wind (12 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 7.6 ft
7.6 ft waves every 11 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 8 · SPF 50
Max UV 8 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 12 mph
Moderate offshore wind (12 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 11:57 am
Low tide at 11:57 am and 11:53 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 6:05 am and 5:14 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 Capel Sound
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- Rosebud Beach 1.6 mi · NE
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Rye Beach 2.5 mi · W
- Restrooms
- Parking
- McCrae Beach 3.1 mi · NE
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Number Sixteen Beach 5.1 mi · W
- Parking
- Blairgowrie Beach 5.3 mi · W
- Restrooms
- Dromana Beach 5.4 mi · NE
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Dimmicks Beach 5.6 mi · W
- Parking
- Gunnamatta Beach 6.0 mi · S
- Lifeguard
- 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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Tides in Capel Sound
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 6:05 am 2.6 ft · coef. 82
- ▼ Next low tide 11:57 am 1.4 ft
- ▲ High tide 5:14 pm 2.3 ft · coef. 83
- ▼ Low tide 11:53 pm 0.2 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 3 h 5 min to low tide at 11:57 am.
Tide coefficient 82 for the 6:05 am high tide and 83 for the 5:14 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 2.5 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 (3.0 ft) and the lowest, on January 4 (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 1 to 3 (coefficient 84, 2.2 ft range). The smallest, from October 23 to 24 (coefficient 50, 1.2 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 | 6:17 am · 7:53 pm | High tide 6:05 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 11:57 am · 1.4 ft | High tide 5:14 pm · 2.3 ft | Low tide 11:53 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 83 | 89% | Major periods 2:20 am · 2:52 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:15 am · 7:54 pm | High tide 6:50 am · 2.7 ft | Low tide 12:38 pm · 1.4 ft | High tide 5:58 pm · 2.4 ft | — | Coef. 84 | 80% | Major periods 3:24 am · 3:57 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:14 am · 7:55 pm | Low tide 12:39 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 7:34 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 1:17 pm · 1.4 ft | High tide 6:43 pm · 2.4 ft | Coef. 84 | 70% | Major periods 4:28 am · 4:59 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:13 am · 7:56 pm | Low tide 1:25 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 8:16 am · 2.5 ft | Low tide 1:58 pm · 1.3 ft | High tide 7:32 pm · 2.4 ft | Coef. 82 | 59% | Major periods 5:29 am · 5:58 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:12 am · 7:57 pm | Low tide 2:12 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 8:59 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 2:43 pm · 1.2 ft | High tide 8:24 pm · 2.3 ft | Coef. 78 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:25 am · 6:51 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:11 am · 7:58 pm | Low tide 2:59 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 9:42 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 3:34 pm · 1.1 ft | High tide 9:23 pm · 2.2 ft | Coef. 73 | 37% | Major periods 7:16 am · 7:40 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:10 am · 7:59 pm | Low tide 3:50 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 10:29 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 4:35 pm · 1.0 ft | High tide 10:32 pm · 2.1 ft | Coef. 68 | 27% | Major periods 8:04 am · 8:26 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 Hovell Pile station (TICON-4), 3.0 mi from Capel Sound. 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 Capel Sound
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common3.8 ft
- Significant7.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest15 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 15 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 15 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 north 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 build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 4: 8.9 ft with a period of 8 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 warms over the next few days: about 62.9 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.0 °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 8:52 am (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from Deakin University, via the E.U. Copernicus Marine Service. Generated using E.U. Copernicus Marine Service Information (doi:10.48670/moi-00036).
Diving in Capel Sound today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around low tide (11:57 am): little current from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
- 7.5 ft swell at 10 s from the southwest: heavy surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (10 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the south, 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 6:05 am (5:50–6:30 am), low tide 11:57 am (11:30 am–12:30 pm), high tide 5:14 pm (4:50–5:30 pm) and low tide 11:53 pm (11:38 pm–12:10 am)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 7.5 ft at 10 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 60.6 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 8:21 pm. Waning gibbous (89%), rising at 11:52 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:50 am to 1:30 pm, combines slack water at low tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with a big swell. Also worth a look from 6:20 am to 7:10 am, with slack water at high tide and weak current, though with a big swell and moderate wind. Also worth a look from 4:30 pm to 5:50 pm, with slack water at high 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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- Rye Pier step off Fish seen: Upeneichthys vlamingii, Ground Mullet, Blue-throated wrasse, Diodon nicthemerus 3.2 mi
- Sth Channel Fort Fish seen: Blue-throated wrasse, Rock Perch, Diodon nicthemerus, Senatorwrasse 5.8 mi
- Blairgowrie Breakwater Fish seen: Diodon nicthemerus, Blue-throated wrasse, Ground Mullet, Pseudogoniistius nigripes 5.9 mi
- White Cliffs Fish seen: Blue-throated wrasse, Scobinichthys granulatus, Ground Mullet, Acanthaluteres spilomelanurus 6.7 mi
- Sorrento Pier Fish seen: Diodon nicthemerus, Acanthaluteres spilomelanurus, Upeneichthys vlamingii, Blue-throated wrasse 7.2 mi
- Point Nepean National Park 9.0 mi
- Mushroom Reef Marine Sanctuary 11 mi
- Extreme Watersport 0.3 mi
- The Scuba Dive Shop (aka The Scuba Doctor Australia) 3.2 mi
- Scubra Doctor 4.0 mi
- Academy of Scuba 4.4 mi
- Aegir Divers Pty Ltd 6.4 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 Capel Sound
Now in Capel Sound
- Low / high
- 56 / 59 °F
- Rain
- 0.07 in · 88%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 82%
- Dew pointDew point
- 51 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 1 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 27
- 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 (+0.06 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.59 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 | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Partly cloudy | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 57° | 56° | 56° | 56° | 58° | 59° | 59° | 57° |
| Wind (mph) | 15 WSW | 13 W | 13 WSW | 11 WSW | 10 WSW | 7 WSW | 6 SSW | 8 S |
| Gusts | 19 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 11 |
| Waves | 7.4 ft | 7.2 ft | 7.3 ft | 7.5 ft | 7.5 ft | 7.4 ft | 7.2 ft | 7.0 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 am 56° 11 WSW 7.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 58° 10 WSW 7.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 59° 7 WSW 7.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 59° 6 SSW 7.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 57° 8 S 7.0 ft
- 12:00 am 55° 4 SE 6.7 ft
- 3:00 am 53° 4 E 6.4 ft
- 6:00 am 51° 5 ENE 6.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 56 / 59 °F | 15 mph WSW | 7.6 ft | 6:05 am · 5:14 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 51 / 69 °F | 13 mph NE | 6.7 ft | 6:50 am · 5:58 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 59 / 66 °F | 22 mph NW | 6.8 ft | 7:34 am · 6:43 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 56 / 61 °F | 14 mph W | 6.5 ft | 8:16 am · 7:32 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 53 / 65 °F | 18 mph ESE | 5.8 ft | 8:59 am · 8:24 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 57 / 60 °F | 19 mph SSW | 5.6 ft | 9:42 am · 9:23 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 57 / 63 °F | 9 mph WSW | 8.9 ft | 10:29 am · 10:32 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 54 / 58 °F | 26 mph SSW | 7.7 ft | 11:20 am · 11:56 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 54 / 58 °F | 11 mph SW | 12 ft | 12:16 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 54 / 57 °F | 18 mph WSW | 11 ft | 1:25 am · 1:15 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 52 / 61 °F | 12 mph SE | 2.2 ft | 2:43 am · 2:12 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 58 / 69 °F | 22 mph NNE | 3.5 ft | 3:49 am · 3:03 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 58 / 69 °F | 16 mph SW | 2.6 ft | 4:44 am · 3:48 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 54 / 61 °F | 17 mph WSW | 2.6 ft | 5:30 am · 4:29 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 51° / 69° 6.7 ft
- Sat 31 Light rain 59° / 66° 6.8 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 56° / 61° 6.5 ft
- Mon 2 Heavy drizzle 53° / 65° 5.8 ft
- Tue 3 Rain 57° / 60° 5.6 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 57° / 63° 8.9 ft
- Thu 5 Drizzle 54° / 58° 7.7 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 rain today. See the models →
- Outlook The next few weeks look normal for the time of year. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−6.7 °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 8:52 am (local time).
The sun in Capel Sound
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:15 am
- Full dark 8:55 pm
- Civil dawn 5:49 am
- Civil dusk 8:21 pm
- Solar noon 1:04 pm (65° high)
- Daylight 13 h 36 min (+2 min)
- Evening golden hour 7:16 pm
- Full dark 8:55 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,345,299 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Capel Sound
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,459 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:20–4:20 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:52–4:52 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:25–8:25 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 11:22 pm–12:22 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 Capel Sound
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Rosebud Pier 1.9 mi
- Rye Pier 3.0 mi
- Dromana Pier 5.3 mi
- Blairgowrie Pier 5.8 mi
- SSCBC Pier 6.8 mi
- Boat ramp 1.1 mi
- Boat ramp 3.1 mi
- Boat ramp 4.0 mi
- Tyrone Boat Ramp 4.4 mi
- Boat ramp 5.3 mi
- Compleat Angler 0.8 mi
- Bait & Tackle Direct 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
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Nearest lighthouse
Eastern Shore Light 3.0 mi northeast
- Range
- 13 nautical miles (15 mi)
- Light height
- 101 ft above sea level
- Built
- 1883
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Tides near Capel SoundTides nearby
- Rosebud West0.2 mi
- Rosebud1.7 mi
- Rye3.8 mi
- Dromana5.2 mi
- Safety Beach7.5 mi
- Mount Martha10 mi
- Flinders11 mi
- Mornington13 mi
- Queenscliff14 mi
- Point Lonsdale16 mi
Capel Sound at a glance
- Town or city of about 5,246 people. Coordinates: 38.367° S, 144.879° E.
- It is 32 mi southeast of Geelong, the main place in Victoria. The sun rises 2 min earlier and sets 2 min earlier than in Geelong.
- The nearest tide station, Hovell Pile, is 3.0 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces north.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Rye Ocean Beach (4.8 mi), St Andrews Beach (4.8 mi).
Questions about Capel SoundQuestions
What time is high tide today in Capel Sound?
Today in Capel Sound there are high tides at 6:05 am (2.6 ft) and 5:14 pm (2.3 ft) and low tides at 11:57 am and 11:53 pm. Tide coefficient 83.
What time is sunset today in Capel Sound?
At 7:53 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 8:21 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Capel Sound?
At 6:15 am. First light comes at 5:13 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 2:20–4:20 am, Minor 7:25–8:25 am, Major 2:52–4:52 pm, Minor 11:22 pm–12:22 am. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Capel Sound?
Light drizzle, from 56 °F to 59 °F, with a gentle breeze from the west-southwest (11 mph) and a 88% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Capel Sound?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 7.5 ft waves with a period of 10.7 s from the southwest. The water is 60.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Capel Sound?
The best time to visit Capel Sound is from December to March: highs of 71 °F to 75 °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
Tide: Hovell Pile 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).