Finschhafen tides today
- Tide now 0.7 ft ↑ rising · high 3:43 pm (1.8 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:40–3:40 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach tomorrow 7:00–10:00 am Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 1.5 ft · 85 °F smooth · 5.4 s from the east
- Wind · air 8 mph · 87 °F from the SSE, gusts 22 · light drizzle
- Sun 5:43 am–6:02 pm 12 h 20 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 9:11 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:11 pm
- Best time to dive 3:00–4:20 pm good day · 8/10
Today in Finschhafen there is high tide at 3:43 pm (1.8 ft) and low tide at 12:31 am. Tide coefficient 110. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 3:43 pm. The sun rises at 5:43 am and sets at 6:02 pm: 12 h 20 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:11 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:07 am to 3:07 am and from 1:40 pm to 3:40 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is smooth, with 1.5 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the south-southeast (8 mph). Light drizzle, 87 °F.
Fishing in Finschhafen today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 3:43 pm, coefficient 110
- Major period 1:40–3:40 pm
- Steady pressure (29.91 inHg), light cross-shore wind (7 mph) and calm sea (1.4 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 110 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:40 pm to 3:40 pm, combines the 3:43 pm high tide and a major period. Also good from 12:00 am to 1:30 am, with the 12:31 am low tide, a major period and some swell.
Beach day in Finschhafen
Is it a beach day?
3 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 93 °F: hot
- Onshore breeze (4 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.6 ft waves
- UV 6 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 84 °F (very warm)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.6 ft
1.6 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 85 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 13 · SPF 50
Max UV 13 (extreme): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 10:00 am–3:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 8 mph
Onshore breeze (8 mph).
- Tide & sand 12:31 am
Low tide at 12:31 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 3:43 pm. Coefficient 110 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
The best window, 7:00 am to 10:00 am, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 84 °F, though with rain.
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 Finschhafen
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Tides in Finschhafen
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 12:31 am -1.3 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 3:43 pm 1.8 ft · coef. 110
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 3 h 50 min to high tide at 3:43 pm.
Tide coefficient 110 for the 3:43 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 3.1 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 (1.9 ft) and the lowest, on January 2 (-2.1 ft).
Mixed, mainly diurnal: on many days there is only one high and one low tide.
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 come from October 29 to 30 (coefficient 112, 3.1 ft range). The smallest, on October 9 (coefficient 28, 1.4 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 5:43 am · 6:02 pm | Low tide 12:31 am · -1.3 ft | High tide 3:43 pm · 1.8 ft | — | Coef. 110 | 88% | Major periods 1:07 am · 1:40 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:42 am · 6:02 pm | Low tide 1:42 am · -1.3 ft | High tide 3:59 pm · 1.7 ft | — | Coef. 112 | 80% | Major periods 2:12 am · 2:44 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 5:42 am · 6:02 pm | Low tide 4:19 am · -1.2 ft | High tide 4:13 pm · 1.6 ft | — | Coef. 108 | 70% | Major periods 3:16 am · 3:47 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:42 am · 6:02 pm | Low tide 6:07 am · -1.2 ft | High tide 4:22 pm · 1.4 ft | — | Coef. 99 | 59% | Major periods 4:17 am · 4:45 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:42 am · 6:03 pm | Low tide 6:52 am · -1.2 ft | High tide 4:23 pm · 1.2 ft | — | Coef. 85 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:13 am · 5:39 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:42 am · 6:03 pm | Low tide 7:21 am · -1.0 ft | High tide 4:13 pm · 1.0 ft | — | Coef. 67 | 37% | Major periods 6:04 am · 6:28 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 5:41 am · 6:03 pm | Low tide 7:40 am · -0.8 ft | High tide 3:43 pm · 0.9 ft | Low tide 10:29 pm · -0.1 ft | Coef. 50 | 27% | Major periods 6:51 am · 7:14 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
Finschhafen has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 1.3 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 Finschhafen
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.8 ft
- Significant1.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.1 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces east 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 Saturday 31: 2.0 ft with a period of 5 s, from the east-southeast (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.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.3 °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 11:52 am (local time).
Surf in Finschhafen today
Surf today
Poor- 1.0–1.5 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 1.4 ft swell at 4 s from the east, short: weak, messy waves
- Light cross-shore wind (7 mph): a bit of chop
- Rising tide (high tide at 3:43 pm)
- Light: First light 5:21 am · sunrise 5:43 am · sunset 6:02 pm · last light 6:24 pm
- Tide: low 12:31 am (-1.3 ft) and high 3:43 pm (1.8 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 84.4 °F–85.6 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 7 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window is 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, though with small waves and a short-period 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 Finschhafen today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (3:43 pm): little current from 3:28 pm to 4:00 pm
- 1.4 ft swell at 4 s from the east: barely any surge
- Light cross-shore wind (6 mph)
- 1.0 mph current toward the north-northeast (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: low tide 12:31 am (12:00–1:10 am) and high tide 3:43 pm (3:28–4:00 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 84.4–85.6 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:24 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 9:11 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 3:00 pm to 4:20 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell and light wind, though with current. Also worth a look from 5:40 am to 7:40 am, with little swell and light wind, though with 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 Finschhafen.
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Weather in Finschhafen
Now in Finschhafen
- Low / high
- 72 / 87 °F
- Rain
- 0.06 in · 45%
- Clouds
- 57%
- Humidity
- 73%
- Dew pointDew point
- 77 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 13 · extreme
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 25
- 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 (−0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.03 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 | Clear | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 74° | 72° | 76° | 84° | 87° | 86° | 78° | 74° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 W | 4 W | 4 W | 4 SSE | 8 SSE | 7 S | 3 WSW | 5 W |
| Gusts | 12 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 12 | 13 |
| Waves | 1.8 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.3 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.02 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 pm 87° 8 SSE 1.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 86° 7 S 1.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 78° 3 WSW 1.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 74° 5 W 1.3 ft
- 12:00 am 74° 5 W 1.2 ft
- 3:00 am 73° 6 W 1.2 ft
- 6:00 am 76° 7 W 1.2 ft
- 9:00 am 86° 6 SSW 1.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 72 / 87 °F | 8 mph SW | 1.8 ft | 3:43 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 73 / 91 °F | 9 mph SW | 1.7 ft | 3:59 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 75 / 85 °F | 5 mph SW | 2.0 ft | 4:13 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 74 / 84 °F | 4 mph WNW | 1.3 ft | 4:22 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 74 / 87 °F | 4 mph W | 0.9 ft | 4:23 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 74 / 83 °F | 6 mph SW | 1.1 ft | 4:13 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 73 / 88 °F | 6 mph SSW | 1.2 ft | 3:43 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 73 / 87 °F | 6 mph SSW | 1.4 ft | 12:59 am · 2:52 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 74 / 87 °F | 6 mph SW | 1.3 ft | 2:28 am · 2:21 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 73 / 88 °F | 7 mph S | 1.4 ft | 2:12 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 73 / 87 °F | 4 mph SW | 1.4 ft | 2:15 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 73 / 87 °F | 6 mph SW | 1.4 ft | 2:25 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 74 / 87 °F | 8 mph SW | 2.4 ft | 2:40 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 73 / 86 °F | 6 mph SW | 2.6 ft | 2:58 pm |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 73° / 91° 1.7 ft
- Sat 31 Showers 75° / 85° 2.0 ft
- Sun 1 Showers 74° / 84° 1.3 ft
- Mon 2 Light showers 74° / 87° 0.9 ft
- Tue 3 Showers 74° / 83° 1.1 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 73° / 88° 1.2 ft
- Thu 5 Drizzle 73° / 87° 1.4 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.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures and a bit drier. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (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 11:52 am (local time).
The sun in Finschhafen
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:56 am
- Full dark 6:49 pm
- Civil dawn 5:21 am
- Civil dusk 6:24 pm
- Solar noon 11:52 am (83° high)
- Daylight 12 h 20 min (+0 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:34 pm
- Full dark 6:49 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,345,499 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Finschhafen
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,469 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:07–3:07 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:40–3:40 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:38–8:38 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:41–9:41 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 Finschhafen
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Finschhafen.
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Water depth
Drops off fastThe bottom drops off fast: the water is 33 ft deep just 30 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 150 ft.
From the shoreline (0.7 mi from Finschhafen) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep20 ft
- 33 ft deep30 ft
- 66 ft deep60 ft
- 164 ft deep150 ft
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 219 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The bottom drops quickly near the shore and you are soon out of your depth. Keep an eye on kids and weak swimmers.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 30 ft and 66 ft at 60 ft from shore.
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.
Tides near FinschhafenTides nearby
All places in Morobe, A to Z (17) →Finschhafen at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,054 people. Coordinates: 6.604° S, 147.848° E.
- It is 59 mi east of Lae, the main place in Morobe. The sun rises 3 min earlier and sets 4 min earlier than in Lae.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Finsch Harbour (3.6 mi).
Questions about FinschhafenQuestions
What time is high tide today in Finschhafen?
Today in Finschhafen there is high tide at 3:43 pm (1.8 ft) and low tide at 12:31 am. Tide coefficient 110.
What time is sunset today in Finschhafen?
At 6:02 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:24 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Finschhafen?
At 5:42 am. First light comes at 4:56 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 1:07–3:07 am, Minor 7:38–8:38 am, Major 1:40–3:40 pm, Minor 8:41–9:41 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Finschhafen?
Light drizzle, from 72 °F to 87 °F, with a gentle breeze from the south-southeast (8 mph) and a 45% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Finschhafen?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.5 ft waves with a period of 5.4 s from the east. The water is 84.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Finschhafen?
The best time to visit Finschhafen is from May to October and from February to March: highs of 83 °F to 88 °F, about 16 rainy days a month and 6 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).