Geraldton tides today
- Tide now 0.7 ft ↓ falling · low 7:15 am (0.3 ft)
- Best time to fish 7:00–8:00 am average day · 6/10
- Beach day 11:00 am–4:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 3.9 ft · 68 °F slight · 9.1 s from the south-southwest
- Wind · air 4 mph · 57 °F from the E, gusts 6 · clear
- Surf today 2.8–4.3 ft Good day · 6/10 · 6:00–7:00 pm
- Sun 5:31 am–6:40 pm 13 h 8 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 10:26 pm waning gibbous · rises at 10:26 pm
Today in Geraldton there is high tide at 11:44 pm (2.8 ft) and low tide at 7:15 am. Tide coefficient 112. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 7:15 am. The sun rises at 5:31 am and sets at 6:40 pm: 13 h 8 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 10:26 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:26 am to 3:26 am and from 1:59 pm to 3:59 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is slight, with 3.9 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the east (4 mph). Clear, 57 °F.
Fishing in Geraldton today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 7:15 am
- Minor period 7:03–8:03 am (moonset)
- Rising pressure (+0.10 inHg in 24 h), almost no wind and some swell (3.8 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 112 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 8:00 am, combines the 7:15 am low tide, moonset and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also good from 10:40 pm to 12:00 am, with the 11:44 pm high tide, moonrise and some swell.
Beach day in Geraldton
Is it a beach day?
3 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 79 °F: pleasant
- Onshore breeze (10 mph)
- Water at 69 °F (cool)
- Swim with care: 3.9 ft waves every 10 s; moderate rip current risk
- UV 12 (extreme): SPF 50 sunscreen
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.9 ft
3.9 ft waves every 10 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 69 °F
Cool: refreshing on a hot day.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 12 · SPF 50
Max UV 12 (extreme): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 10:00 am–3:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 10 mph
Onshore breeze (10 mph).
- Tide & sand 7:15 am
Low tide at 7:15 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 11:44 pm.
The best window, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, brings sunshine, pleasant temperatures and little wind, though with some waves and very high UV. 8:00 am to 10:00 am can also work, with sunshine, little wind and low tide at 7:15 am, though with some waves.
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 Geraldton
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- Back Beach 1.1 mi · S
- Parking
- Pages Beach 1.8 mi · W
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Double Beach 6.0 mi · S
- Restrooms
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 Geraldton
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 7:15 am 0.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:44 pm 2.8 ft · coef. 112
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 23 min to low tide at 7:15 am.
Tide coefficient 112 for the 11:44 pm high tide. Big spring tides. 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 June 15 (3.8 ft) and the lowest, on January 3 (0.0 ft).
Mixed, mainly diurnal: on many days there is only one high and one low tide.
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 from October 28 to 30 (coefficient 112, 2.5 ft range). The smallest, on October 8 (coefficient 20, 0.9 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 | 5:31 am · 6:40 pm | Low tide 7:15 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 11:44 pm · 2.8 ft | — | — | Coef. 112 | 88% | Major periods 1:26 am · 1:59 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:31 am · 6:40 pm | Low tide 10:13 am · 0.4 ft | — | — | — | Coef. 112 | 79% | Major periods 2:31 am · 3:03 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 5:30 am · 6:41 pm | High tide 12:39 am · 2.7 ft | Low tide 11:23 am · 0.4 ft | — | — | Coef. 108 | 69% | Major periods 3:35 am · 4:05 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:29 am · 6:42 pm | High tide 1:35 am · 2.5 ft | Low tide 12:19 pm · 0.5 ft | — | — | Coef. 96 | 58% | Major periods 4:35 am · 5:03 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:28 am · 6:43 pm | High tide 2:33 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 1:02 pm · 0.7 ft | — | — | Coef. 80 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:31 am · 5:56 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:27 am · 6:43 pm | High tide 3:34 am · 2.0 ft | Low tide 1:32 pm · 0.9 ft | High tide 8:20 pm · 1.8 ft | — | Coef. 58 | 36% | Major periods 6:21 am · 6:45 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 5:27 am · 6:44 pm | Low tide 1:40 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 4:53 am · 1.8 ft | Low tide 1:43 pm · 1.1 ft | High tide 7:46 pm · 1.9 ft | Coef. 34 | 26% | Major periods 7:09 am · 7:31 pm | Low |
▲ 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 Geraldton station (TICON-4), 0.8 mi from Geraldton. 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 Geraldton
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.0 ft
- Significant3.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest7.9 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 7.9 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 7.9 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces west and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the 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: 8.1 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 about normal for late October.
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 4:52 am (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from Australian Ocean Data Network, via the E.U. Copernicus Marine Service. Generated using E.U. Copernicus Marine Service Information (doi:10.48670/moi-00036).
Surf in Geraldton today
Surf today
Good- 2.8–4.3 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 3.3 ft swell at 10 s from the southwest, average
- Light onshore wind (8 mph): a bit of chop
- Rising tide (high tide at 11:44 pm)
- Light: First light 5:07 am · sunrise 5:31 am · sunset 6:40 pm · last light 7:04 pm
- Tide: low 7:15 am (0.3 ft) and high 11:44 pm (2.8 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 67.8 °F–69.4 °F: a springsuit or a 2 mm fullsuit.
- Energy: 204 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm, has a good size. 11:00 am to 12:00 pm also works, with a good size. 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm can also work, with a good size, though with onshore wind.
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 Geraldton today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around low tide (7:15 am): little current from 7:00 am to 8:40 am
- 2.9 ft swell at 5 s from the south-southwest: some surge on the bottom
- Almost no wind
- 0.2 mph current toward the southeast, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: low tide 7:15 am (7:00–8:40 am) and high tide 11:44 pm (10:20 pm–12:00 am)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 6.3 ft at 7 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 67.8–69.4 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 7:04 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 10:26 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 6:40 am to 9:30 am, combines slack water at low tide, light wind and weak current. Also worth a look from 1:20 pm to 2:20 pm, with light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with some 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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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 Geraldton
Now in Geraldton
- Low / high
- 56 / 77 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 0%
- Humidity
- 88%
- Dew pointDew point
- 53 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 11
- 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 (+0.02 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.04 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 | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 62° | 57° | 60° | 73° | 77° | 76° | 69° | 64° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 SSE | 4 ESE | 3 E | 3 SW | 10 WSW | 10 WSW | 8 SW | 4 SW |
| Gusts | 9 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 8 |
| Waves | 4.3 ft | 4.1 ft | 3.9 ft | 3.8 ft | 3.9 ft | 3.9 ft | 3.9 ft | 3.9 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 |
- 6:00 am 60° 3 E 3.9 ft
- 9:00 am 73° 3 SW 3.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 77° 10 WSW 3.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 76° 10 WSW 3.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 69° 8 SW 3.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 64° 4 SW 3.9 ft
- 12:00 am 61° 2 S 4.0 ft
- 3:00 am 58° 1 NE 3.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 56 / 77 °F | 10 mph SW | 4.3 ft | 11:44 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 57 / 76 °F | 11 mph WNW | 4.0 ft | — | |
| Sat 31 | 61 / 73 °F | 13 mph WNW | 4.7 ft | 12:39 am | |
| Sun 1 | 58 / 74 °F | 11 mph SW | 7.0 ft | 1:35 am | |
| Mon 2 | 55 / 74 °F | 13 mph S | 7.0 ft | 2:33 am | |
| Tue 3 | 56 / 76 °F | 14 mph S | 6.5 ft | 3:34 am · 8:20 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 59 / 86 °F | 12 mph SSE | 8.1 ft | 4:53 am · 7:46 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 61 / 79 °F | 11 mph SW | 8.9 ft | 7:32 am · 7:46 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 62 / 76 °F | 13 mph SSW | 8.7 ft | 8:49 am · 8:04 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 62 / 76 °F | 14 mph SSW | 8.2 ft | 9:46 am · 8:28 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 59 / 75 °F | 17 mph S | 7.7 ft | 8:53 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 57 / 77 °F | 16 mph S | 9.8 ft | 9:16 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 61 / 89 °F | 16 mph SSE | 9.2 ft | 9:29 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 74 / 99 °F | 17 mph ESE | 6.5 ft | 9:02 pm |
- Fri 30 Mainly clear 57° / 76° 4.0 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 61° / 73° 4.7 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 58° / 74° 7.0 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 55° / 74° 7.0 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 56° / 76° 6.5 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 59° / 86° 8.1 ft
- Thu 5 Partly cloudy 61° / 79° 8.9 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.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain on Sunday 1. See the models →
- Outlook The next few weeks look normal for the time of year. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (78 °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 4:52 am (local time).
The sun in Geraldton
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:37 am
- Full dark 7:34 pm
- Civil dawn 5:07 am
- Civil dusk 7:04 pm
- Solar noon 12:05 pm (75° high)
- Daylight 13 h 8 min (+2 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:07 pm
- Full dark 7:34 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,343,259 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Geraldton
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,493 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:26–3:26 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:59–3:59 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:03–8:03 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 9:56–10:56 pm 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 · 4:29 amNov 2 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 3:03 pmNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 7:48 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 10:54 pmNov 24 in 26 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 Geraldton
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Drummonds Beach Fishing 7.9 mi
- Boat ramp 0.7 mi
- Batavia Coast 0.9 mi
- Marina 1.6 mi
- Fishing Tackle 0.5 mi
- SCUTE Fishing 1.2 mi
- Facchini Fishing Co 3.0 mi
- First Point 6.2 mi
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 1.7 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (1.5 mi from Geraldton) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1.2 mi
- 33 ft deep1.7 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1.2 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. Shallow near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 1.7 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, 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.
Nearest lighthouse
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Point Moore Lighthouse 2.1 mi west
- Light
- 2 white flashes every 10 s · Fl(2) W 10s
- Range
- 19 nautical miles (22 mi)
- Light height
- 112 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 115 ft
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near GeraldtonTides nearby
All places in West Australia, A to Z (292) →Geraldton at a glance
- Town or city of about 38,595 people. Coordinates: 28.779° S, 114.615° E.
- It is 267 mi north of Mandurah, the main place in West Australia. The sun rises 9 min later and sets 1 min earlier than in Mandurah.
- The nearest tide station, Geraldton, is 0.8 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Town Beach (0.7 mi), Port Grey (0.9 mi), Back Beach (1.1 mi), Champion Bay Beach (1.2 mi).
Questions about GeraldtonQuestions
What time is high tide today in Geraldton?
Today in Geraldton there is high tide at 11:44 pm (2.8 ft) and low tide at 7:15 am. Tide coefficient 112.
What time is sunset today in Geraldton?
At 6:40 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:04 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Geraldton?
At 5:31 am. First light comes at 4:36 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 88% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 3:03 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 1:26–3:26 am, Minor 7:03–8:03 am, Major 1:59–3:59 pm, Minor 9:56–10:56 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Geraldton?
Clear sky, from 56 °F to 77 °F, with a light breeze from the east (4 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Geraldton?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.9 ft waves with a period of 9.1 s from the south-southwest. The water is 67.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Geraldton?
The best time to visit Geraldton is from October to January: highs of 76 °F to 88 °F, barely 1 rainy day a month and 11 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: Geraldton 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).