Lakes Entrance tides today
- Tide now 2.2 ft ↑ rising · high 11:29 am (2.7 ft)
- Best time to fish 7:00–7:40 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach tomorrow 11:00 am–4:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 3.6 ft · 60 °F slight · 5.8 s from the south-southwest
- Wind · air 10 mph · 59 °F from the WSW, gusts 22 · light drizzle
- Surf today 1.8–2.8 ft Poor day · 3/10 · 7:00–8:00 pm
- Sun 6:05 am–7:39 pm 13 h 34 min of daylight
- Moon 89% · 11:37 pm waning gibbous · rises at 11:37 pm
Today in Lakes Entrance there is high tide at 11:29 am (2.7 ft) and low tides at 4:49 am and 6:38 pm. Tide coefficient 79. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 11:29 am. The sun rises at 6:05 am and sets at 7:39 pm: 13 h 34 min of daylight. The moon is 89% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 11:37 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:07 am to 4:07 am and from 2:39 pm to 4:39 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is slight, with 3.6 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the west-southwest (10 mph). Light drizzle, 59 °F.
Fishing in Lakes Entrance today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 6:38 pm
- Sunset at 7:39 pm, golden hour from 7:03 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.16 inHg in 24 h), almost no wind and some swell (3.6 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 79 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 7:00 pm to 7:40 pm, combines the 6:38 pm low tide, sunset and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also good from 12:00 am to 12:40 am, with the 11:38 pm high tide and some swell. Also worth a try from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm, with the 11:29 am high tide, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: striped mullet, bluefish, Australasian snapper and John Dory. October is one of the months when these are seen most: striped mullet. What you can catch
Beach day in Lakes Entrance
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Cross-shore breeze (10 mph)
- UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Low tide at 6:38 pm: more sand
- Feels like 65 °F: a bit cool
- Rain (0.02 in)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.7 ft
3.7 ft waves every 6 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 61 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 7 · SPF 50
Max UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 10 mph
Cross-shore breeze (10 mph).
- Tide & sand 6:38 pm
Low tide at 4:49 am and 6:38 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 11:29 am.
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 Lakes Entrance
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- 90 Mile Beach 1.1 mi · SE
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Lake Tyers Beach Sand Bar 4.8 mi · E
- Restrooms
- Showers
- 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 Lakes Entrance
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Tides in Lakes Entrance
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 4:49 am 1.1 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 11:29 am 2.7 ft · coef. 79
- ▼ Low tide 6:38 pm 0.6 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 2 h 34 min to high tide at 11:29 am.
Tide coefficient 79 for the 11:29 am high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 2.0 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 July 14 (3.2 ft) and the lowest, on February 1 (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 8 to 9 (coefficient 96, 1.8 ft range). The smallest, from October 17 to 18 (coefficient 28, 1.1 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 · 7:39 pm | Low tide 4:49 am · 1.1 ft | High tide 11:29 am · 2.7 ft | Low tide 6:38 pm · 0.6 ft | — | Coef. 79 | 89% | Major periods 2:07 am · 2:39 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:04 am · 7:40 pm | High tide 12:43 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 5:55 am · 1.3 ft | High tide 12:25 pm · 2.6 ft | Low tide 7:44 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 75 | 80% | Major periods 3:11 am · 3:44 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:03 am · 7:41 pm | High tide 1:54 am · 1.6 ft | Low tide 7:07 am · 1.3 ft | High tide 1:27 pm · 2.6 ft | Low tide 8:56 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 67 | 70% | Major periods 4:15 am · 4:46 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:01 am · 7:42 pm | High tide 3:14 am · 1.6 ft | Low tide 8:18 am · 1.3 ft | High tide 2:34 pm · 2.4 ft | Low tide 10:10 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 64 | 59% | Major periods 5:16 am · 5:45 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:00 am · 7:43 pm | High tide 4:41 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 9:26 am · 1.3 ft | High tide 3:47 pm · 2.3 ft | Low tide 11:12 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 67 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:12 am · 6:38 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:59 am · 7:44 pm | High tide 5:39 am · 1.8 ft | Low tide 10:35 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 5:00 pm · 2.2 ft | Low tide 11:59 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 72 | 37% | Major periods 7:03 am · 7:27 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 5:58 am · 7:46 pm | High tide 6:20 am · 1.9 ft | Low tide 11:44 am · 1.1 ft | High tide 6:05 pm · 2.2 ft | — | Coef. 78 | 27% | Major periods 7:51 am · 8:13 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 Lakes Entrance Inner Bullock Island station (TICON-4), 2.0 mi from Lakes Entrance. 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 Lakes Entrance
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.8 ft
- Significant3.6 ft
- Highest expectedHighest7.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 7.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 7.4 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 stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 4: 4.1 ft with a period of 5 s, from the southwest (moderate).
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 62.1 °F by Wednesday 4.
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 8:55 am (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from Manly Hydraulics Laboratory, via the E.U. Copernicus Marine Service. Generated using E.U. Copernicus Marine Service Information (doi:10.48670/moi-00036).
Surf in Lakes Entrance today
Surf today
Poor- 1.8–2.8 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 3.0 ft swell at 4 s from the south-southwest, short: weak, messy waves
- Almost no wind (3 mph): glassy water
- Rising tide (high tide at 12:43 am)
- Light: First light 5:37 am · sunrise 6:05 am · sunset 7:39 pm · last light 8:07 pm
- Tide: low 4:49 am (1.1 ft), high 11:29 am (2.7 ft) and low 6:38 pm (0.6 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 60.4 °F: a 4/3 fullsuit.
- Energy: 29 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm, has a good size and glassy water, though with a short-period swell. 6:00 am to 10:00 am can also work, with a good size, though with a short-period 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 Lakes Entrance today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (11:29 am): little current from 11:00 am to 11:50 am
- 2.9 ft swell at 5 s from the south-southwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (10 mph)
- 0.5 mph current toward the north-northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 4:49 am (3:30–5:20 am), high tide 11:29 am (11:00–11:50 am) and low tide 6:38 pm (6:20–7:00 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 60.4 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 8:07 pm. Waning gibbous (89%), rising at 11:37 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:50 am to 12:20 pm, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also worth a look from 6:00 pm to 7:20 pm, with slack water at low tide and light wind, though with 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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- Sth Groyne Fish seen: Scorpis lineolata, Blue-throated wrasse, Tasmanian Blenny, Big-belly Seahorse 2.4 mi
- Drew s Jetty Fish seen: Blue-throated wrasse, Smooth Toadfish, Scorpis lineolata, Atypichthys strigatus 2.4 mi
- Middle Groyne Fish seen: Atypichthys strigatus, Scorpis lineolata, Blue-throated wrasse, New Zealand banded wrasse 2.4 mi
- Red Bluff Fish seen: Scorpis lineolata, Atypichthys strigatus, Chironemus marmoratus, New Zealand banded wrasse 3.2 mi
- Nyerimilang Jetty Fish seen: Scorpis lineolata, Big-belly Seahorse, Centropogon australis, Smooth Toadfish 5.1 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 Lakes Entrance
Now in Lakes Entrance
- Low / high
- 51 / 66 °F
- Rain
- 0.02 in · 75%
- Clouds
- 98%
- Humidity
- 73%
- Dew pointDew point
- 51 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 2 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 21
- 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: −0.47 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Light drizzle | Overcast | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 55° | 55° | 56° | 59° | 64° | 66° | 61° | 53° |
| Wind (mph) | 9 W | 10 WSW | 9 WSW | 10 WSW | 10 SW | 7 SSW | 5 S | 2 ENE |
| Gusts | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 6 |
| Waves | 3.9 ft | 3.7 ft | 3.6 ft | 3.6 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.5 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 am 59° 10 WSW 3.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 64° 10 SW 3.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 66° 7 SSW 3.5 ft
- 6:00 pm 61° 5 S 3.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 53° 2 ENE 3.5 ft
- 12:00 am 49° 4 NNW 3.3 ft
- 3:00 am 47° 5 NNW 3.0 ft
- 6:00 am 48° 2 NW 2.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 51 / 66 °F | 10 mph WSW | 3.9 ft | 11:29 am | |
| Fri 30 | 46 / 73 °F | 9 mph ESE | 3.3 ft | 12:43 am · 12:25 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 56 / 82 °F | 16 mph NNW | 3.0 ft | 1:54 am · 1:27 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 53 / 72 °F | 7 mph SW | 3.5 ft | 3:14 am · 2:34 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 49 / 73 °F | 8 mph E | 3.0 ft | 4:41 am · 3:47 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 55 / 71 °F | 12 mph WSW | 2.2 ft | 5:39 am · 5:00 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 50 / 69 °F | 7 mph SE | 4.1 ft | 6:20 am · 6:05 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 56 / 59 °F | 12 mph S | 3.9 ft | 6:57 am · 7:00 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 50 / 63 °F | 9 mph SW | 5.3 ft | 7:33 am · 7:49 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 50 / 65 °F | 12 mph SW | 6.5 ft | 8:09 am · 8:34 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 42 / 65 °F | 11 mph ENE | 5.9 ft | 8:45 am · 9:17 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 49 / 86 °F | 10 mph N | 5.3 ft | 9:20 am · 10:01 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 59 / 83 °F | 13 mph N | 2.7 ft | 9:55 am · 10:45 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 56 / 64 °F | 10 mph SW | 3.1 ft | 10:29 am · 11:31 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 46° / 73° 3.3 ft
- Sat 31 Heavy drizzle 56° / 82° 3.0 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 53° / 72° 3.5 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 49° / 73° 3.0 ft
- Tue 3 Light rain 55° / 71° 2.2 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 50° / 69° 4.1 ft
- Thu 5 Rain 56° / 59° 3.9 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 (−2.6 °F; normal high: 69 °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 Lakes Entrance
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:04 am
- Full dark 8:41 pm
- Civil dawn 5:37 am
- Civil dusk 8:07 pm
- Solar noon 12:52 pm (66° high)
- Daylight 13 h 34 min (+2 min)
- Evening golden hour 7:03 pm
- Full dark 8:41 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,345,510 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Lakes Entrance
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,459 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:07–4:07 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:39–4:39 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:14–8:14 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 11:07 pm–12:07 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 Lakes Entrance
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Kalimna Jetty 2.7 mi
- Barrier Landing 3.5 mi
- Fishermans Landing 3.6 mi
- Nungurner Jetty 6.1 mi
- Boat Ramp 1.9 mi
- Fishermans Landing Boat Ramp 3.6 mi
- Mill Point Boat Ramp 4.6 mi
- Marina 8.0 mi
- Bass Strait Bait and Tackle 1.4 mi
- Riviera Bait Supplies 1.5 mi
- Sea Myth Fishing Charters 1.7 mi
- Keepin' It Reel Charters 1.7 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
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.3 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.4 mi.
From the shoreline (0.95 mi from Lakes Entrance) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.3 mi
- 33 ft deep0.4 mi
- 66 ft deep1.2 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.3 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. 33 ft deep 0.4 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (1.2 mi): for deeper dives, 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).
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 Lakes EntranceTides nearby
- Cunninghame1.7 mi
- Kalimna1.9 mi
- Lake Bunga2.1 mi
- Lake Tyers6.8 mi
- Marlo29 mi
- Paradise Beach39 mi
- Letts Beach39 mi
- Golden Beach41 mi
- Ninety Mile Beach41 mi
- Glomar Beach50 mi
Lakes Entrance at a glance
- Town or city of about 4,850 people. Coordinates: 37.867° S, 148.002° E.
- It is 199 mi east of Geelong, the main place in Victoria. The sun rises 14 min earlier and sets 15 min earlier than in Geelong.
- The nearest tide station, Lakes Entrance Inner Bullock Island, is 2.0 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Shelly Beach (3.5 mi).
Questions about Lakes EntranceQuestions
What time is high tide today in Lakes Entrance?
Today in Lakes Entrance there is high tide at 11:29 am (2.7 ft) and low tides at 4:49 am and 6:38 pm. Tide coefficient 79.
What time is sunset today in Lakes Entrance?
At 7:39 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 8:07 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Lakes Entrance?
At 6:04 am. First light comes at 5:02 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 2:07–4:07 am, Minor 7:14–8:14 am, Major 2:39–4:39 pm, Minor 11:07 pm–12:07 am. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Lakes Entrance?
Light drizzle, from 51 °F to 66 °F, with a gentle breeze from the west-southwest (10 mph) and a 75% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Lakes Entrance?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.6 ft waves with a period of 5.8 s from the south-southwest. The water is 60.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit Lakes Entrance?
The best time to visit Lakes Entrance is from December to March: highs of 74 °F to 77 °F, about 7 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: Lakes Entrance Inner Bullock Island 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).