Lae tides today
- Tide now -2.1 ft ↑ rising · high 5:53 pm (2.7 ft)
- Best time to fish 6:00–6:50 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach day 8:00 am–12:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 4.7 ft · 83 °F moderate · 8.9 s from the west-northwest
- Wind · air 4 mph · 82 °F from the SW, gusts 7 · clear sky
- Surf today 2.5–3.8 ft Good day · 6/10 · 6:00–6:55 pm
- Sun 6:44 am–6:34 pm 11 h 50 min of daylight
- Moon 89% · 9:20 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:20 pm
Today in Lae there are high tides at 5:37 am (1.5 ft) and 5:53 pm (2.7 ft) and low tide at 11:26 am. Tide coefficient 95. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 5:53 pm. The sun rises at 6:44 am and sets at 6:34 pm: 11 h 50 min of daylight. The moon is 89% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:20 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:51 am to 3:51 am and from 2:23 pm to 4:23 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is moderate, with 4.7 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the southwest (4 mph). Clear sky, 82 °F.
Fishing in Lae today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 5:53 pm, coefficient 88
- Sunset at 6:34 pm, golden hour from 6:05 pm
- Steady pressure (29.91 inHg), light onshore wind (5 mph) and some swell (4.6 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 95 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 6:00 pm to 6:50 pm, combines the 5:53 pm high tide, sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, with the 11:26 am low tide and some swell.
Beach day in Lae
Is it a beach day?
2 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 93 °F: hot
- Offshore breeze (4 mph)
- Water at 83 °F (very warm)
- Low tide at 11:26 am: more sand
- Swim with care: 4.7 ft waves every 9 s; high rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 4.7 ft
4.7 ft waves every 9 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. High rip current risk. If you're caught in a rip current, don't swim against it: swim parallel to shore and wave for help. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 83 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 12 · SPF 50
Max UV 12 (extreme): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 11:00 am–3:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 4 mph
Offshore breeze (4 mph).
- Tide & sand 11:26 am
Low tide at 11:26 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 5:37 am and 5:53 pm.
The best window, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind, water at 83 °F and low tide at 11:26 am, though with some waves and very high UV. 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm can also work, with sunshine, beach weather, little wind and water at 84 °F, though with some waves and very high UV.
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Tides in Lae
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 5:37 am 1.5 ft · coef. 95
- ▼ Low tide 11:26 am -2.1 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 5:53 pm 2.7 ft · coef. 88
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 6 h 5 min to high tide at 5:53 pm.
Tide coefficient 95 for the 5:37 am high tide and 88 for the 5:53 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 4.8 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 December 25 (3.2 ft) and the lowest, on April 18 (-2.7 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above mean sea level. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. mean sea level
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 27 (coefficient 108, 5.6 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 20, 1.2 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 | 6:44 am · 6:34 pm | High tide 5:37 am · 1.5 ft | Low tide 11:26 am · -2.1 ft | High tide 5:53 pm · 2.7 ft | — | Coef. 95 | 89% | Major periods 1:51 am · 2:23 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:44 am · 6:33 pm | Low tide 12:25 am · -2.1 ft | High tide 6:17 am · 1.1 ft | Low tide 12:02 pm · -1.8 ft | High tide 6:36 pm · 2.3 ft | Coef. 80 | 81% | Major periods 2:55 am · 3:27 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:44 am · 6:33 pm | Low tide 1:17 am · -1.6 ft | High tide 7:05 am · 0.6 ft | Low tide 12:43 pm · -1.3 ft | High tide 7:29 pm · 1.8 ft | Coef. 62 | 71% | Major periods 3:59 am · 4:30 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:44 am · 6:33 pm | Low tide 2:26 am · -1.2 ft | High tide 8:16 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 1:41 pm · -0.8 ft | High tide 8:46 pm · 1.4 ft | Coef. 43 | 60% | Major periods 5:00 am · 5:29 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:44 am · 6:33 pm | Low tide 4:14 am · -1.0 ft | High tide 10:34 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 3:41 pm · -0.4 ft | High tide 10:43 pm · 1.1 ft | Coef. 33 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:56 am · 6:23 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:45 am · 6:32 pm | Low tide 6:02 am · -1.1 ft | High tide 12:29 pm · 0.6 ft | Low tide 6:03 pm · -0.6 ft | — | Coef. 38 | 37% | Major periods 6:48 am · 7:12 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:45 am · 6:32 pm | High tide 12:21 am · 1.3 ft | Low tide 7:03 am · -1.3 ft | High tide 1:24 pm · 1.1 ft | Low tide 7:18 pm · -1.0 ft | Coef. 53 | 27% | Major periods 7:35 am · 7:58 pm | Low |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above mean sea level. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Lae has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 0.8 mi away). It may differ from the real tide by a few minutes and inches, and more with wind or storms. Heights are above mean sea level, not chart datum, so low tides are negative. Not for navigation.
Model attribution: FES2022 Tide was produced by LEGOS, NOVELTIS and CLS, funded by CNES, and distributed by AVISO (https://doi.org/10.24400/527896/a01-2024.004), AVISO licence (https://www.aviso.altimetry.fr/fileadmin/documents/data/License_Aviso.pdf). Modified by TidePlanet: constants interpolated from the nearest model cells offshore; heights above mean sea level.
The sea at Lae
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.3 ft
- Significant4.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest9.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 9.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 9.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces north and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 4.9 ft with a period of 9 s, from the west-northwest (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 84.6 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water colder than normal for late October (−1.2 °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 11:48 am (local time).
Surf in Lae today
Surf today
Good- 2.4–3.7 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 3.0 ft swell at 8 s from the northwest, a bit short
- Almost no wind (4 mph): glassy water
- Falling tide (low tide at 11:26 am)
- Light: First light 6:22 am · sunrise 6:44 am · sunset 6:34 pm · last light 6:55 pm
- Tide: high 5:37 am (1.5 ft), low 11:26 am (-2.1 ft) and high 5:53 pm (2.7 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 82.2 °F–84.4 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 110 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, has a good size and glassy water. 6:00 pm to 6:55 pm also works, with a good size.
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 Lae today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (11:26 am): little current from 11:00 am to 11:50 am
- 2.9 ft swell at 8 s from the northwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (4 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 5:37 am (5:10–6:00 am), low tide 11:26 am (11:00–11:50 am) and high tide 5:53 pm (5:30–6:10 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 3.0 ft at 8 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 82.2–84.4 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:55 pm. Waning gibbous (89%), rising at 9:20 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:30 am to 12:20 pm, combines slack water at low tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell. Also worth a look from 5:10 pm to 6:30 pm, with slack water at high tide, light wind and weak current, 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
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Lae.
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Weather in Lae
Now in Lae
- Low / high
- 82 / 83 °F
- Rain
- 0.06 in · 49%
- Clouds
- 14%
- Humidity
- 81%
- Dew pointDew point
- 75 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 11 · extreme
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 20
- 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: −0.06 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 | Mainly clear | Overcast | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 83° | 83° | 82° | 82° | 82° | 82° | 83° | 83° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 SSW | 7 SSW | 6 SW | 4 S | 4 WSW | 4 WSW | 5 WNW | 5 WNW |
| Gusts | 11 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Waves | 4.9 ft | 4.9 ft | 4.8 ft | 4.7 ft | 4.7 ft | 4.6 ft | 4.6 ft | 4.5 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 |
- 12:00 pm 82° 4 WSW 4.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 82° 4 WSW 4.6 ft
- 6:00 pm 83° 5 WNW 4.6 ft
- 9:00 pm 83° 5 WNW 4.5 ft
- 12:00 am 82° 9 NNW 4.4 ft
- 3:00 am 80° 6 N 4.3 ft
- 6:00 am 78° 13 NW 4.2 ft
- 9:00 am 80° 9 N 4.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 82 / 83 °F | 8 mph WSW | 4.9 ft | 5:37 am · 5:53 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 78 / 83 °F | 13 mph N | 4.4 ft | 6:17 am · 6:36 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 82 / 84 °F | 12 mph NE | 3.9 ft | 7:05 am · 7:29 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 82 / 83 °F | 11 mph ENE | 4.3 ft | 8:16 am · 8:46 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 78 / 83 °F | 6 mph E | 4.5 ft | 10:34 am · 10:43 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 81 / 83 °F | 6 mph ENE | 4.6 ft | 12:29 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 82 / 83 °F | 7 mph E | 4.6 ft | 12:21 am · 1:24 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 81 / 84 °F | 13 mph ESE | 4.1 ft | 1:23 am · 2:03 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 81 / 84 °F | 12 mph ENE | 3.9 ft | 2:08 am · 2:35 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 82 / 84 °F | 14 mph NE | 4.2 ft | 2:46 am · 3:05 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 81 / 85 °F | 14 mph NE | 4.3 ft | 3:19 am · 3:34 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 80 / 84 °F | 14 mph ENE | 4.4 ft | 3:50 am · 4:02 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 80 / 83 °F | 13 mph E | 4.5 ft | 4:19 am · 4:29 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 81 / 83 °F | 13 mph ENE | 4.5 ft | 4:47 am · 4:56 pm |
- Fri 30 Drizzle 78° / 83° 4.4 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 82° / 84° 3.9 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 82° / 83° 4.3 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 78° / 83° 4.5 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 81° / 83° 4.6 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 82° / 83° 4.6 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 81° / 84° 4.1 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 today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, a bit drier and a near-normal sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−6.7 °F; normal high: 90 °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 11:48 am (local time).
The sun in Lae
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:57 am
- Full dark 7:20 pm
- Civil dawn 6:22 am
- Civil dusk 6:55 pm
- Solar noon 12:39 pm (68° high)
- Daylight 11 h 50 min (−0 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:05 pm
- Full dark 7:20 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,346,742 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Lae
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,450 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:51–3:51 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:23–4:23 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:55–9:55 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:50–9:50 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 · 8:29 amNov 2 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 7:03 pmNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 11:48 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Wed, Nov 25 · 2:54 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 Lae
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Lae.
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 1,100 ft from shore and 33 ft at 0.35 mi.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1,100 ft
- 33 ft deep0.35 mi
- 66 ft deep1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 2.2 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1,100 ft): 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 0.35 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (1 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). There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 2.2 mi out. 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 LaeTides nearby
All places in Marshall Islands, A to Z (101) →Lae at a glance
- Town or city of about 319 people. Coordinates: 8.922° N, 166.263° E.
- It is 372 mi west of Majuro, the main place in Marshall Islands. The sun rises 22 min later and sets 19 min later than in Majuro.
- Its coast faces north.
Questions about LaeQuestions
What time is high tide today in Lae?
Today in Lae there are high tides at 5:37 am (1.5 ft) and 5:53 pm (2.7 ft) and low tide at 11:26 am. Tide coefficient 95.
What time is sunset today in Lae?
At 6:34 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:55 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Lae?
At 6:44 am. First light comes at 5:58 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 89% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 7:03 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 1:51–3:51 am, Minor 8:55–9:55 am, Major 2:23–4:23 pm, Minor 8:50–9:50 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Lae?
Light drizzle, from 82 °F to 83 °F, with a light breeze from the southwest (4 mph) and a 49% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Lae?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 4.7 ft waves with a period of 8.9 s from the west-northwest. The water is 83.3 °F.
When is the best time to visit Lae?
The best time to visit Lae is from January to March: highs of 89 °F, about 9 rainy days a month and 7 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: global FES2022 model (AVISO/CNES), licensed AVISO; constants for this place computed by TidePlanet from the nearest model cells offshore. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).