Port Albert tides today
- Tide now 3.8 ft ↓ falling · low 10:04 am (3.8 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:50–4:40 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach tomorrow 10:00 am–1:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 2.2 ft · 61 °F slight · 4.6 s from the southwest
- Wind · air 11 mph · 59 °F from the WSW, gusts 24 · light drizzle
- Surf today 1.2–1.8 ft Poor day · 0/10 · 6:00–10:00 am
- Sun 6:09 am–7:46 pm 13 h 37 min of daylight
- Moon 89% · 11:46 pm waning gibbous · rises at 11:46 pm
Today in Port Albert there are high tides at 4:22 am (8.5 ft) and 3:45 pm (7.8 ft) and low tides at 10:04 am and 10:18 pm. Tide coefficient 81. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 10:04 am. The sun rises at 6:09 am and sets at 7:46 pm: 13 h 37 min of daylight. The moon is 89% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 11:46 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:12 am to 4:12 am and from 2:44 pm to 4:44 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is slight, with 2.2 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the west-southwest (11 mph). Light drizzle, 59 °F.
Fishing in Port Albert today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 3:45 pm, coefficient 81
- Major period 2:44–4:44 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.17 inHg in 24 h), light cross-shore wind (12 mph) and some swell (2.2 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 81 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:50 pm to 4:40 pm, combines the 3:45 pm high tide, a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 3:20 am to 4:10 am, with the 4:22 am high tide, a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: striped mullet, bluefish and Australasian snapper. What you can catch
Beach day in Port Albert
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Cross-shore breeze (12 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 2.3 ft waves
- UV 8 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Low tide at 10:04 am: more sand
- Feels like 62 °F: chilly for the beach
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.3 ft
2.3 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 62 °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
Cross-shore breeze (12 mph).
- Tide & sand 10:04 am
Low tide at 10:04 am and 10:18 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 4:22 am and 3:45 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 Port Albert
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Tides in Port Albert
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 4:22 am 8.5 ft · coef. 76
- ▼ Next low tide 10:04 am 3.8 ft
- ▲ High tide 3:45 pm 7.8 ft · coef. 81
- ▼ Low tide 10:18 pm 0.6 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 11 min to low tide at 10:04 am.
Tide coefficient 76 for the 4:22 am high tide and 81 for the 3:45 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 7.9 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 21 (9.5 ft) and the lowest, on November 28 (0.2 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 come on October 31 (coefficient 94, 5.9 ft range). The smallest, from October 25 to 26 (coefficient 51, 4.2 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 | 6:09 am · 7:46 pm | High tide 4:22 am · 8.5 ft | Low tide 10:04 am · 3.8 ft | High tide 3:45 pm · 7.8 ft | Low tide 10:18 pm · 0.6 ft | Coef. 81 | 89% | Major periods 2:12 am · 2:44 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:08 am · 7:47 pm | High tide 5:15 am · 9.0 ft | Low tide 10:59 am · 3.6 ft | High tide 4:41 pm · 8.1 ft | Low tide 11:11 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 90 | 80% | Major periods 3:17 am · 3:49 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:06 am · 7:48 pm | High tide 6:03 am · 9.2 ft | Low tide 11:49 am · 3.3 ft | High tide 5:33 pm · 8.4 ft | — | Coef. 94 | 70% | Major periods 4:21 am · 4:52 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:05 am · 7:49 pm | Low tide 12:01 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 6:49 am · 9.2 ft | Low tide 12:37 pm · 3.1 ft | High tide 6:23 pm · 8.4 ft | Coef. 95 | 59% | Major periods 5:22 am · 5:50 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:04 am · 7:50 pm | Low tide 12:50 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 7:32 am · 9.1 ft | Low tide 1:24 pm · 2.9 ft | High tide 7:11 pm · 8.4 ft | Coef. 94 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:17 am · 6:44 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:03 am · 7:51 pm | Low tide 1:37 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 8:13 am · 8.8 ft | Low tide 2:11 pm · 2.8 ft | High tide 7:59 pm · 8.1 ft | Coef. 90 | 37% | Major periods 7:09 am · 7:33 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:02 am · 7:52 pm | Low tide 2:24 am · 1.3 ft | High tide 8:52 am · 8.5 ft | Low tide 2:58 pm · 2.6 ft | High tide 8:50 pm · 7.8 ft | Coef. 84 | 27% | Major periods 7:56 am · 8:19 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
Port Albert has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Port Welshpool Pier (TICON-4), 12 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger.
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 Port Albert
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.1 ft
- Significant2.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.7 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces southeast 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: 3.0 ft with a period of 4 s, from the west-southwest (slight).
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 63.1 °F by Wednesday 4.
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 9:53 am (local time).
Surf in Port Albert today
Surf today
Poor- 1.2–1.8 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 1.2 ft swell at 5 s from the south-southwest, short: weak, messy waves
- 1.8 ft wind swell at 3 s: messy waves
- Light cross-shore wind (10 mph): a bit of chop
- Falling tide (low tide at 10:04 am)
- Light: First light 5:41 am · sunrise 6:09 am · sunset 7:46 pm · last light 8:14 pm
- Tide: high 4:22 am (8.5 ft), low 10:04 am (3.8 ft), high 3:45 pm (7.8 ft) and low 10:18 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 61.3 °F: a 4/3 fullsuit.
- Energy: 12 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window is 6:00 am to 10:00 am, though with a short-period swell and wind 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 Port Albert today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (3:45 pm): little current from 3:10 pm to 4:10 pm
- 0.9 ft swell at 5 s from the south-southwest: barely any surge
- Light cross-shore wind (12 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 4:22 am (4:00–4:50 am), low tide 10:04 am (9:40–10:30 am), high tide 3:45 pm (3:10–4:10 pm) and low tide 10:18 pm (10:00–10:33 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 61.3 °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 11:46 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 2:10 pm to 4:30 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 9:10 am to 11:10 am, with slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
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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Weather in Port Albert
Now in Port Albert
- Low / high
- 50 / 65 °F
- Rain
- 0.01 in · 4%
- Clouds
- 87%
- Humidity
- 73%
- Dew pointDew point
- 50 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 3 · moderate
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 41
- 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 (+0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.56 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 | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Light drizzle | Overcast | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 56° | 55° | 55° | 58° | 62° | 65° | 61° | 53° |
| Wind (mph) | 12 WSW | 10 WSW | 9 WSW | 11 WSW | 11 WSW | 12 WSW | 9 WSW | 4 WSW |
| Gusts | 24 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 22 | 12 |
| Waves | 2.6 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.2 ft | 1.8 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 |
- 9:00 am 58° 11 WSW 2.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 62° 11 WSW 2.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 65° 12 WSW 2.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 61° 9 WSW 2.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 53° 4 WSW 1.8 ft
- 12:00 am 49° 5 WNW 1.5 ft
- 3:00 am 48° 3 WNW 1.3 ft
- 6:00 am 49° 1 N 1.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 50 / 65 °F | 12 mph WSW | 2.6 ft | 4:22 am · 3:45 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 47 / 68 °F | 8 mph ENE | 1.5 ft | 5:15 am · 4:41 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 55 / 75 °F | 16 mph NW | 3.0 ft | 6:03 am · 5:33 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 51 / 67 °F | 13 mph W | 2.6 ft | 6:49 am · 6:23 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 48 / 69 °F | 10 mph ENE | 1.5 ft | 7:32 am · 7:11 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 54 / 63 °F | 14 mph WSW | 1.9 ft | 8:13 am · 7:59 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 50 / 68 °F | 7 mph WSW | 3.0 ft | 8:52 am · 8:50 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 52 / 60 °F | 10 mph SW | 2.4 ft | 9:31 am · 9:45 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 48 / 63 °F | 11 mph WSW | 3.5 ft | 10:11 am · 10:51 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 47 / 64 °F | 15 mph W | 3.9 ft | 10:57 am | |
| Sun 8 | 45 / 62 °F | 11 mph NE | 3.5 ft | 12:11 am · 11:49 am | |
| Mon 9 | 49 / 79 °F | 7 mph NE | 3.0 ft | 1:34 am · 12:49 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 59 / 78 °F | 12 mph NNW | 2.2 ft | 2:42 am · 1:52 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 52 / 63 °F | 11 mph WSW | 2.5 ft | 3:37 am · 2:50 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 47° / 68° 1.5 ft
- Sat 31 Heavy drizzle 55° / 75° 3.0 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 51° / 67° 2.6 ft
- Mon 2 Light rain 48° / 69° 1.5 ft
- Tue 3 Light rain 54° / 63° 1.9 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 50° / 68° 3.0 ft
- Thu 5 Drizzle 52° / 60° 2.4 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 (−2.7 °F; normal high: 68 °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 9:53 am (local time).
The sun in Port Albert
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:07 am
- Full dark 8:48 pm
- Civil dawn 5:41 am
- Civil dusk 8:14 pm
- Solar noon 12:57 pm (65° high)
- Daylight 13 h 37 min (+2 min)
- Evening golden hour 7:09 pm
- Full dark 8:48 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,345,421 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Port Albert
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,459 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:12–4:12 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:44–4:44 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:16–8:16 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 11:16 pm–12:16 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 Port Albert
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: even 3.1 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (0.75 mi from Port Albert) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 3.1 mi. Cast far from the beach, ideally around high tide.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 3.1 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
Rough estimate: here the data comes in cells of about 0.3 mi and misses details near shore (rocks, sandbars, small coves). The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland. Where the bottom comes up to the surface there are shoals, rocks or an islet next to the profile.
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 Port AlbertTides nearby
- Manns Beach5.3 mi
- Port Welshpool13 mi
- Woodside Beach18 mi
- Port Franklin23 mi
- Sandy Point33 mi
- Seaspray34 mi
Port Albert at a glance
- Town or city of about 275 people. Coordinates: 38.665° S, 146.688° E.
- It is 131 mi east of Geelong, the main place in Victoria. The sun rises 10 min earlier and sets 8 min earlier than in Geelong.
- The nearest tide station, Port Welshpool Pier, is 12 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Old Settlement Beach (1.2 mi), Picnic Beach (3.6 mi).
Questions about Port AlbertQuestions
What time is high tide today in Port Albert?
Today in Port Albert there are high tides at 4:22 am (8.5 ft) and 3:45 pm (7.8 ft) and low tides at 10:04 am and 10:18 pm. Tide coefficient 81.
What time is sunset today in Port Albert?
At 7:46 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 8:14 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Port Albert?
At 6:08 am. First light comes at 5:05 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 2:12–4:12 am, Minor 7:16–8:16 am, Major 2:44–4:44 pm, Minor 11:16 pm–12:16 am. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Port Albert?
Light drizzle, from 50 °F to 65 °F, with a gentle breeze from the west-southwest (11 mph) and a 4% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Port Albert?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.2 ft waves with a period of 4.6 s from the southwest. The water is 61.3 °F.
When is the best time to visit Port Albert?
The best time to visit Port Albert is from December to March: highs of 73 °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: Port Welshpool Pier 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).