Alotau tides today
- Tide now 3.6 ft ↑ rising · high 2:51 pm (3.9 ft)
- Best time to fish 1:50–3:30 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach tomorrow 3:00–5:00 pm Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves · water 0.7 ft · 84 °F smooth · 3.5 s from the east
- Wind · air 6 mph · 88 °F from the NE, gusts 20 · drizzle
- Sun 5:29 am–5:55 pm 12 h 27 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 9:09 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:09 pm
- Best time to dive 1:50–3:40 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Alotau there is high tide at 2:51 pm (3.9 ft) and low tide at 1:57 am. Tide coefficient 105. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 2:51 pm. The sun rises at 5:29 am and sets at 5:55 pm: 12 h 27 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:09 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:57 am to 2:57 am and from 1:29 pm to 3:29 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is smooth, with 0.7 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the northeast (6 mph). Drizzle, 88 °F.
Fishing in Alotau today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 2:51 pm, coefficient 105
- Major period 1:29–3:29 pm
- Steady pressure (29.91 inHg), light onshore wind (6 mph) and calm sea (0.8 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 105 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:50 pm to 3:30 pm, combines the 2:51 pm high tide, a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 1:00 am to 3:00 am, with the 1:57 am low tide and a major period.
Beach day in Alotau
Is it a beach day?
1 good hour- Sun and clouds
- Feels like 91 °F: beach weather
- Onshore breeze (6 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.7 ft waves
- UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 83 °F (very warm)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.7 ft
0.7 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 84 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 11 · SPF 50
Max UV 11 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 10:00 am–2:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 7 mph
Onshore breeze (7 mph).
- Tide & sand 1:57 am
Low tide at 1:57 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 2:51 pm. Coefficient 105 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
The best window, 6:00 am to 9:00 am, brings beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 83 °F, though with rain.
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Beaches near Alotau
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Tides in Alotau
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 1:57 am 0.9 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 2:51 pm 3.9 ft · coef. 105
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 2 h 4 min to high tide at 2:51 pm.
Tide coefficient 105 for the 2:51 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 3.0 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 November 28 (4.2 ft) and the lowest, on July 13 (0.1 ft).
Diurnal: one high and one low tide a day most days.
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 29 to 30 (coefficient 107, 3.1 ft range). The smallest, on October 9 (coefficient 30, 1.0 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 | 5:29 am · 5:55 pm | Low tide 1:57 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 2:51 pm · 3.9 ft | — | — | Coef. 105 | 88% | Major periods 12:57 am · 1:29 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:28 am · 5:56 pm | Low tide 3:18 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 3:19 pm · 4.1 ft | — | — | Coef. 107 | 80% | Major periods 2:01 am · 2:33 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 5:28 am · 5:56 pm | Low tide 4:52 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 3:50 pm · 4.1 ft | — | — | Coef. 104 | 70% | Major periods 3:05 am · 3:36 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:28 am · 5:56 pm | Low tide 6:25 am · 1.1 ft | High tide 4:20 pm · 4.1 ft | — | — | Coef. 96 | 59% | Major periods 4:06 am · 4:34 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:27 am · 5:56 pm | Low tide 7:37 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 4:46 pm · 3.9 ft | — | — | Coef. 84 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:02 am · 5:28 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:27 am · 5:56 pm | Low tide 1:06 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 3:47 am · 1.8 ft | Low tide 8:23 am · 1.4 ft | High tide 5:05 pm · 3.7 ft | Coef. 77 | 37% | Major periods 5:53 am · 6:17 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 5:27 am · 5:57 pm | Low tide 1:03 am · 1.8 ft | High tide 4:41 am · 2.0 ft | Low tide 8:55 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 5:12 pm · 3.4 ft | Coef. 60 | 27% | Major periods 6:41 am · 7:03 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
Alotau has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Alotau (TICON-4), 10 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 Alotau
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.4 ft
- Significant0.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.5 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.5 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.5 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 Thursday 29: 0.9 ft with a period of 4 s, from the east (smooth).
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 warmer than normal for late October (+1.8 °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 12:46 pm (local time).
Diving in Alotau today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (2:51 pm): little current from 2:30 pm to 3:20 pm
- 0.5 ft swell at 4 s from the east: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (6 mph)
- 0.3 mph current toward the west, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: low tide 1:57 am (12:30–2:50 am) and high tide 2:51 pm (2:30–3:20 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Rain (0.29 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 83.1–84.4 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:17 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 9:09 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 1:50 pm to 3:40 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind and weak 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
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Alotau.
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Weather in Alotau
Now in Alotau
- Low / high
- 77 / 88 °F
- Rain
- 0.17 in · 91%
- Clouds
- 22%
- Humidity
- 62%
- Dew pointDew point
- 73 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 9 · very high
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 18
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Falling now (−0.06 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.04 inHg. Falling pressure: anglers say fish feed more before the change. 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 | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Drizzle | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 78° | 77° | 80° | 85° | 88° | 85° | 80° | 79° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 ENE | 0 ENE | 4 ENE | 6 ENE | 6 NE | 6 ENE | 6 ESE | 5 ESE |
| Gusts | 10 | 4 | 11 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 15 |
| Waves | 0.9 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.8 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.02 in | 0.02 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 pm 88° 6 NE 0.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 85° 6 ENE 0.8 ft
- 6:00 pm 80° 6 ESE 0.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 79° 5 ESE 0.8 ft
- 12:00 am 79° 5 ESE 0.9 ft
- 3:00 am 78° 5 ESE 0.9 ft
- 6:00 am 79° 6 ESE 0.8 ft
- 9:00 am 84° 7 ESE 0.8 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 77 / 88 °F | 7 mph E | 0.9 ft | 2:51 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 78 / 87 °F | 9 mph ESE | 0.9 ft | 3:19 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 76 / 87 °F | 6 mph E | 0.8 ft | 3:50 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 76 / 87 °F | 6 mph E | 0.7 ft | 4:20 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 76 / 87 °F | 8 mph ESE | 0.8 ft | 4:46 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 75 / 89 °F | 9 mph SE | 0.9 ft | 3:47 am · 5:05 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 76 / 86 °F | 8 mph ESE | 0.9 ft | 4:41 am · 5:12 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 77 / 89 °F | 7 mph ENE | 0.8 ft | 5:49 am · 4:59 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 76 / 84 °F | 7 mph ESE | 0.7 ft | 3:48 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 76 / 85 °F | 5 mph NE | 1.0 ft | 2:35 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 76 / 86 °F | 6 mph NNE | 0.9 ft | 2:22 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 77 / 86 °F | 8 mph E | 1.2 ft | 2:15 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 77 / 85 °F | 10 mph SE | 2.6 ft | 2:14 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 77 / 85 °F | 10 mph SE | 2.3 ft | 2:27 pm |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 78° / 87° 0.9 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 76° / 87° 0.8 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 76° / 87° 0.7 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 76° / 87° 0.8 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 75° / 89° 0.9 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 76° / 86° 0.9 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 77° / 89° 0.8 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: a bit warmer and a bit drier. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+2.2 °F; normal high: 86 °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 12:46 pm (local time).
The sun in Alotau
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:42 am
- Full dark 6:42 pm
- Civil dawn 5:07 am
- Civil dusk 6:17 pm
- Solar noon 11:42 am (87° high)
- Daylight 12 h 27 min (+1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:27 pm
- Full dark 6:42 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,345,675 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Alotau
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,469 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:57–2:57 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:29–3:29 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:19–8:19 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:39–9:39 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 · 6:29 amNov 2 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 5:03 pmNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 9:48 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Wed, Nov 25 · 12:54 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 Alotau
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Tides near AlotauTides nearby
All places in Milne Bay, A to Z (12) →Alotau at a glance
- Town or city of about 10,025 people. Coordinates: 10.315° S, 150.457° E.
- The nearest tide station, Alotau, is 10 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces southeast.
Questions about AlotauQuestions
What time is high tide today in Alotau?
Today in Alotau there is high tide at 2:51 pm (3.9 ft) and low tide at 1:57 am. Tide coefficient 105.
What time is sunset today in Alotau?
At 5:55 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:17 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Alotau?
At 5:28 am. First light comes at 4:41 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 88% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 5:03 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 12:57–2:57 am, Minor 7:19–8:19 am, Major 1:29–3:29 pm, Minor 8:39–9:39 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Alotau?
Drizzle, from 77 °F to 88 °F, with a light breeze from the northeast (6 mph) and a 91% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Alotau?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.7 ft waves with a period of 3.5 s from the east. The water is 84.0 °F.
When is the best time to visit Alotau?
Any time of year is good for Alotau: highs range from 82 °F to 89 °F through the year.
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: Alotau 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).