Port Welshpool tides today
- Tide now 6.4 ft ↑ rising · high 3:45 pm (7.8 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:50–4:50 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach tomorrow 10:00 am–12:00 pm Poor beach day · 3/10
- Waves · water 1.7 ft · 61 °F slight · 4.4 s from the southwest
- Wind · air 17 mph · 60 °F from the WSW, gusts 27 · overcast
- Sun 6:10 am–7:47 pm 13 h 37 min of daylight
- Moon 89% · 11:47 pm waning gibbous · rises at 11:47 pm
- Best time to dive 12:10–1:30 pm great day · 9/10
Today in Port Welshpool 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 rising toward the high tide at 3:45 pm. The sun rises at 6:10 am and sets at 7:47 pm: 13 h 37 min of daylight. The moon is 89% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 11:47 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:13 am to 4:13 am and from 2:45 pm to 4:45 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is slight, with 1.7 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the west-southwest (17 mph). Overcast, 60 °F.
Fishing in Port Welshpool today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 4:22 am, coefficient 76
- Major period 2:13–4:13 am
- Rising pressure (+0.13 inHg in 24 h), moderate onshore wind (15 mph) and some swell (1.8 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, 3:20 am to 4:10 am, combines the 4:22 am high tide, a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure and moderate wind. Also worth a try from 2:50 pm to 4:50 pm, with the 3:45 pm high tide, a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure and fresh wind.
Species with the most records nearby: striped mullet, bluefish and Australasian snapper. What you can catch
Beach day in Port Welshpool
Is it a beach day?
- Calm for swimming: 1.8 ft waves
- UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Low tide at 10:04 am: more sand
- Cloudy (78% cloud cover)
- Feels like 54 °F: chilly for the beach
- Fresh onshore wind (18 mph): blowing sand
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.8 ft
1.8 ft waves: calm for swimming. 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 18 mph
Fresh onshore wind (18 mph): blowing sand.
- Tide & sand 10:18 pm
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 Welshpool
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- Franklin Bank 4.8 mi · SW
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Tides in Port Welshpool
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 4:22 am 8.5 ft · coef. 76
- ▼ Low tide 10:04 am 3.8 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 3:45 pm 7.8 ft · coef. 81
- ▼ Low tide 10:18 pm 0.6 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 2 h 26 min to high tide at 3:45 pm.
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 | 6:10 am · 7:47 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 2:13 am · 2:45 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:09 am · 7:48 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 3:18 am · 3:50 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:07 am · 7:49 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 4:22 am · 4:53 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:06 am · 7:50 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 5:23 am · 5:51 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:05 am · 7:51 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 6:18 am · 6:45 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:04 am · 7:52 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 7:10 am · 7:34 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:03 am · 7:53 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 7:57 am · 8:20 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 Port Welshpool Pier station (TICON-4), 0.7 mi from Port Welshpool. 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 Port Welshpool
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.9 ft
- Significant1.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces south and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 1.9 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 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 1:19 pm (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 Port Welshpool today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (10:04 am): little current from 9:40 am to 10:30 am
- 1.1 ft swell at 5 s from the south-southwest: barely any surge
- Moderate onshore wind (16 mph)
- 0.3 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. Wind over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 61.0 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 8:15 pm. Waning gibbous (89%), rising at 11:47 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:10 am to 11:10 am, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, weak current and the sun high, though with moderate wind. Also worth a look from 12:10 pm to 1:30 pm, with little swell, weak current and the sun high, though with tidal current and moderate wind. Also worth a look from 2:40 pm to 4:20 pm, with slack water at high tide, little swell, weak current and the sun high, though with fresh wind.
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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- Port Franklin - Port Welshpool Coastal Reserve 4.8 mi
- Corner Inlet Marine National Park 8.9 mi
- Corner Inlet Marine and Coastal Park 9.9 mi
- Nooramunga State Faunal Reserve 11 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
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Weather in Port Welshpool
Now in Port Welshpool
- Low / high
- 56 / 61 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 14%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 68%
- Dew pointDew point
- 50 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 6 · high
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 34
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (−0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.61 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Mainly clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 58° | 57° | 57° | 57° | 59° | 61° | 59° | 57° |
| Wind (mph) | 17 W | 16 WSW | 15 WSW | 16 WSW | 17 WSW | 18 WSW | 16 WSW | 11 WSW |
| Gusts | 26 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 19 |
| Waves | 1.8 ft | 1.9 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.3 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 61° 18 WSW 1.7 ft
- 6:00 pm 59° 16 WSW 1.6 ft
- 9:00 pm 57° 11 WSW 1.3 ft
- 12:00 am 55° 9 W 1.0 ft
- 3:00 am 53° 6 WNW 1.0 ft
- 6:00 am 52° 4 WNW 0.9 ft
- 9:00 am 56° 2 N 0.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 61° 5 ESE 0.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 56 / 61 °F | 18 mph WSW | 1.9 ft | 4:22 am · 3:45 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 52 / 61 °F | 13 mph ENE | 1.0 ft | 5:15 am · 4:41 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 58 / 69 °F | 23 mph NW | 1.9 ft | 6:03 am · 5:33 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 55 / 61 °F | 17 mph W | 1.7 ft | 6:49 am · 6:23 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 51 / 60 °F | 13 mph E | 1.2 ft | 7:32 am · 7:11 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 55 / 64 °F | 12 mph S | 1.9 ft | 8:13 am · 7:59 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 50 / 63 °F | 10 mph W | 1.3 ft | 8:52 am · 8:50 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 55 / 61 °F | 13 mph SSW | 2.0 ft | 9:31 am · 9:45 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 53 / 59 °F | 14 mph W | 1.8 ft | 10:11 am · 10:51 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 52 / 58 °F | 21 mph W | 2.0 ft | 10:57 am | |
| Sun 8 | 51 / 59 °F | 17 mph E | 1.6 ft | 12:11 am · 11:49 am | |
| Mon 9 | 52 / 67 °F | 11 mph E | 1.1 ft | 1:34 am · 12:49 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 60 / 72 °F | 13 mph E | 1.0 ft | 2:42 am · 1:52 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 55 / 62 °F | 15 mph W | 1.4 ft | 3:37 am · 2:50 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 52° / 61° 1.0 ft
- Sat 31 Light rain 58° / 69° 1.9 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 55° / 61° 1.7 ft
- Mon 2 Heavy drizzle 51° / 60° 1.2 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 55° / 64° 1.9 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 50° / 63° 1.3 ft
- Thu 5 Drizzle 55° / 61° 2.0 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 (−6.9 °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 1:19 pm (local time).
The sun in Port Welshpool
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:08 am
- Full dark 8:49 pm
- Civil dawn 5:42 am
- Civil dusk 8:15 pm
- Solar noon 12:58 pm (65° high)
- Daylight 13 h 37 min (+2 min)
- Evening golden hour 7:10 pm
- Full dark 8:49 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,345,405 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Port Welshpool
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,459 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:13–4:13 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:45–4:45 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:17–8:17 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 11:17 pm–12:17 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 Welshpool
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Port Welshpool Long Jetty 0.2 mi
- Port Welshpool Pier 0.8 mi
- Swashway Jetty 3.1 mi
- Boat ramp 0.6 mi
- Boat ramp 6.3 mi
- Marina 9.3 mi
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Tides near Port WelshpoolTides nearby
- Port Franklin10 mi
- Port Albert13 mi
- Manns Beach18 mi
- Sandy Point20 mi
- Walkerville South27 mi
- Woodside Beach30 mi
- Tarwin Lower33 mi
Port Welshpool at a glance
- Town or city of about 192 people. Coordinates: 38.699° S, 146.453° E.
- It is 120 mi east of Geelong, the main place in Victoria. The sun rises 9 min earlier and sets 7 min earlier than in Geelong.
- The nearest tide station, Port Welshpool Pier, is 0.7 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces south.
Questions about Port WelshpoolQuestions
What time is high tide today in Port Welshpool?
Today in Port Welshpool 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 Welshpool?
At 7:47 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 8:15 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Port Welshpool?
At 6:09 am. First light comes at 5:06 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 2:13–4:13 am, Minor 7:17–8:17 am, Major 2:45–4:45 pm, Minor 11:17 pm–12:17 am. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Port Welshpool?
Overcast, from 56 °F to 61 °F, with a moderate breeze from the west-southwest (17 mph) and a 14% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Port Welshpool?
Slight (Douglas 3): 1.7 ft waves with a period of 4.4 s from the southwest. The water is 61.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Port Welshpool?
The best time to visit Port Welshpool 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).