Herne Hill tides today
- Tide now 2.2 ft ↑ rising · high 5:45 pm (2.9 ft)
- Best time to fish 4:40–6:40 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach tomorrow 2:00–5:00 pm Poor beach day · 4/10
- Waves · water 6.0 ft · 61 °F moderate · 11.6 s from the south-southwest
- Wind · air 6 mph · 63 °F from the S, gusts 15 · partly cloudy
- Sun 6:19 am–7:54 pm 13 h 35 min of daylight
- Moon 89% · 11:54 pm waning gibbous · rises at 11:54 pm
- Diving tomorrow 11:30 am–2:10 pm average day · 5/10
Today in Herne Hill there are high tides at 6:37 am (3.3 ft) and 5:45 pm (2.9 ft) and low tides at 12:03 am and 12:51 pm. Tide coefficient 84. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 5:45 pm. The sun rises at 6:19 am and sets at 7:54 pm: 13 h 35 min of daylight. The moon is 89% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 11:54 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:22 am to 4:22 am and from 2:54 pm to 4:54 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is moderate, with 6.0 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south (6 mph). Partly cloudy, 63 °F.
Fishing in Herne Hill today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 6:37 am, coefficient 83
- Sunrise at 6:19 am
- Rising pressure (+0.14 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (7 mph) and 5.7 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 84 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:50 am to 7:00 am, combines the 6:37 am high tide and sunrise, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 4:40 pm to 6:40 pm, with the 5:45 pm high tide and a major period, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: Australasian snapper, striped mullet, bluefish and mulloway. What you can catch
Beach day in Herne Hill
Is it a beach day?
- Cross-shore breeze (9 mph)
- UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Low tide at 12:51 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (76% cloud cover)
- Feels like 65 °F: a bit cool
- Swim with care: 6.0 ft waves every 11 s; moderate rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 6.0 ft
6.0 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 5 · SPF 30
Max UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 9 mph
Cross-shore breeze (9 mph).
- Tide & sand 12:03 am
Low tide at 12:03 am and 12:51 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 6:37 am and 5:45 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 Herne Hill
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- Eastern Beach 2.6 mi · E
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Limeburners Lagoon Beach 6.1 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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Tides in Herne Hill
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 12:03 am 0.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:37 am 3.3 ft · coef. 83
- ▼ Low tide 12:51 pm 1.4 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 5:45 pm 2.9 ft · coef. 84
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 2 h 53 min to high tide at 5:45 pm.
Tide coefficient 83 for the 6:37 am high tide and 84 for the 5:45 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 3.1 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 (3.6 ft) and the lowest, on December 27 (0.1 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 85, 2.9 ft range). The smallest, from October 23 to 24 (coefficient 49, 1.5 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 | 6:19 am · 7:54 pm | Low tide 12:03 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 6:37 am · 3.3 ft | Low tide 12:51 pm · 1.4 ft | High tide 5:45 pm · 2.9 ft | Coef. 84 | 89% | Major periods 2:22 am · 2:54 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:18 am · 7:55 pm | Low tide 12:50 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 7:22 am · 3.3 ft | Low tide 1:33 pm · 1.4 ft | High tide 6:33 pm · 3.0 ft | Coef. 85 | 80% | Major periods 3:27 am · 3:59 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:17 am · 7:56 pm | Low tide 1:37 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 8:05 am · 3.3 ft | Low tide 2:14 pm · 1.4 ft | High tide 7:22 pm · 3.0 ft | Coef. 85 | 70% | Major periods 4:31 am · 5:02 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:16 am · 7:58 pm | Low tide 2:22 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 8:48 am · 3.2 ft | Low tide 2:53 pm · 1.4 ft | High tide 8:13 pm · 3.0 ft | Coef. 82 | 59% | Major periods 5:31 am · 6:00 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:15 am · 7:59 pm | Low tide 3:06 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 9:31 am · 3.1 ft | Low tide 3:34 pm · 1.3 ft | High tide 9:06 pm · 2.9 ft | Coef. 79 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:27 am · 6:53 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:13 am · 8:00 pm | Low tide 3:50 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 10:13 am · 3.0 ft | Low tide 4:18 pm · 1.2 ft | High tide 10:00 pm · 2.8 ft | Coef. 74 | 37% | Major periods 7:18 am · 7:43 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:12 am · 8:01 pm | Low tide 4:35 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 10:57 am · 2.9 ft | Low tide 5:06 pm · 1.1 ft | High tide 10:58 pm · 2.7 ft | Coef. 68 | 27% | Major periods 8:06 am · 8:29 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 Geelong station (TICON-4), 2.3 mi from Herne Hill. 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 Herne Hill
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common3.0 ft
- Significant6.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest12 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 12 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 12 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 stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 6.0 ft with a period of 11 s, from the south-southwest (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 (+2.2 °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 2:52 pm (local time).
Diving in Herne Hill today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around high tide (6:37 am): little current from 6:22 am to 6:52 am
- 5.2 ft swell at 8 s from the south-southwest: strong surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (7 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the southwest, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: low tide 12:03 am (11:48 pm–12:18 am), high tide 6:37 am (6:22–6:52 am), low tide 12:51 pm (12:30–1:10 pm) and high tide 5:45 pm (5:00–6:10 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 6.0 ft at 10 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 60.4 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 8:22 pm. Waning gibbous (89%), rising at 11:54 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 6:30 am to 7:10 am, combines slack water at high tide, light wind and weak current, though with some swell. Also worth a look from 12:30 pm to 1:10 pm, with slack water at low tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high, 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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- Pt Lillias Fish seen: Tasmanian Blenny, Diodon nicthemerus, Ground Mullet, Siphamia cephalotes 6.7 mi
- Dandos Rd Quarry Fish seen: Tasmanian Blenny, Ground Mullet, Trachinops caudimaculatus, jelly blubber 8.5 mi
- Geelong Dive Centre 2.3 mi
- PADI IDC Geelong 3.1 mi
- Australian Diving Instruction 3.1 mi
- Bay City Scuba 3.8 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 Herne Hill
Now in Herne Hill
- Low / high
- 53 / 64 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 4%
- Clouds
- 74%
- Humidity
- 74%
- Dew pointDew point
- 55 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 5 · moderate
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 20
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Falling now (−0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.55 inHg. Falling pressure: anglers say fish feed more before the change. 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 | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 53° | 53° | 55° | 58° | 63° | 63° | 58° | 54° |
| Wind (mph) | 10 W | 8 W | 7 W | 7 WSW | 4 WSW | 6 SSE | 8 SSE | 4 SSE |
| Gusts | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 11 |
| Waves | 5.5 ft | 5.4 ft | 5.7 ft | 6.0 ft | 6.0 ft | 6.0 ft | 5.9 ft | 5.7 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 63° 6 SSE 6.0 ft
- 6:00 pm 58° 8 SSE 5.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 54° 4 SSE 5.7 ft
- 12:00 am 52° 2 ESE 5.3 ft
- 3:00 am 49° 2 N 5.1 ft
- 6:00 am 48° 4 N 4.8 ft
- 9:00 am 55° 5 NNE 4.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 66° 5 ENE 4.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 53 / 64 °F | 10 mph SW | 6.0 ft | 6:37 am · 5:45 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 48 / 73 °F | 6 mph NE | 5.3 ft | 7:22 am · 6:33 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 56 / 68 °F | 20 mph WNW | 3.9 ft | 8:05 am · 7:22 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 55 / 65 °F | 13 mph W | 3.9 ft | 8:48 am · 8:13 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 50 / 62 °F | 7 mph ESE | 4.6 ft | 9:31 am · 9:06 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 53 / 64 °F | 11 mph SSE | 4.6 ft | 10:13 am · 10:00 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 49 / 64 °F | 17 mph SW | 4.1 ft | 10:57 am · 10:58 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 51 / 59 °F | 19 mph SSW | 8.3 ft | 11:43 am · 12:00 am | |
| Fri 6 | 48 / 59 °F | 5 mph WSW | 5.0 ft | 12:32 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 50 / 60 °F | 15 mph SW | 8.4 ft | 1:13 am · 1:25 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 46 / 62 °F | 9 mph ESE | 7.9 ft | 2:43 am · 2:22 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 54 / 76 °F | 14 mph N | 5.0 ft | 3:56 am · 3:20 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 59 / 73 °F | 14 mph NNW | 3.9 ft | 4:50 am · 4:13 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 51 / 62 °F | 15 mph W | 3.8 ft | 5:37 am · 4:59 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 48° / 73° 5.3 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 56° / 68° 3.9 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 55° / 65° 3.9 ft
- Mon 2 Rain 50° / 62° 4.6 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 53° / 64° 4.6 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 49° / 64° 4.1 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 51° / 59° 8.3 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 (−5.9 °F; normal high: 70 °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 2:52 pm (local time).
The sun in Herne Hill
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:18 am
- Full dark 8:56 pm
- Civil dawn 5:51 am
- Civil dusk 8:22 pm
- Solar noon 1:06 pm (65° high)
- Daylight 13 h 35 min (+2 min)
- Evening golden hour 7:18 pm
- Full dark 8:56 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,345,262 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Herne Hill
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,459 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:22–4:22 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:54–4:54 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:28–8:28 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 11:24 pm–12:24 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 Herne Hill
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Griffins Jetty 1.8 mi
- Rippleside Pier 1.9 mi
- Cunningham Pier 2.1 mi
- Alexander Thompson Jetty 2.2 mi
- Stony Pier 2.4 mi
- Boat ramp 1.5 mi
- Boat ramp 1.7 mi
- Boat ramp 2.2 mi
- Balmoral Quay Marina 2.0 mi
- Royal Geelong Yacht Club 2.5 mi
- Peri's All Out Fishing 0.7 mi
- Compleat Angler 1.8 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 Herne HillTides nearby
- Hamlyn Heights0.9 mi
- Geelong West1.4 mi
- Newtown1.5 mi
- Bell Park2.0 mi
- Geelong2.2 mi
- North Geelong2.3 mi
- Geelong city centre2.3 mi
- Norlane2.8 mi
- East Geelong3.0 mi
- Newcomb4.4 mi
Herne Hill at a glance
- Town or city of about 3,363 people. Coordinates: 38.134° S, 144.324° E.
- It is 2.2 mi northwest of Geelong, the main place in Victoria. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Geelong.
- The nearest tide station, Geelong, is 2.3 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Western Beach (1.7 mi), Rippleside Beach (1.8 mi), Railway Pier (2.1 mi), St Helens Beach (2.2 mi).
Questions about Herne HillQuestions
What time is high tide today in Herne Hill?
Today in Herne Hill there are high tides at 6:37 am (3.3 ft) and 5:45 pm (2.9 ft) and low tides at 12:03 am and 12:51 pm. Tide coefficient 84.
What time is sunset today in Herne Hill?
At 7:54 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 8:22 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Herne Hill?
At 6:18 am. First light comes at 5:16 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 2:22–4:22 am, Minor 7:28–8:28 am, Major 2:54–4:54 pm, Minor 11:24 pm–12:24 am. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Herne Hill?
Overcast, from 53 °F to 64 °F, with a light breeze from the south (6 mph) and a 4% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Herne Hill?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 6.0 ft waves with a period of 11.6 s from the south-southwest. The water is 60.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Herne Hill?
The best time to visit Herne Hill is from November to March: highs of 72 °F to 79 °F, about 5 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: Geelong 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).