When should you surf Balding Bay today?
No clearly favorable window stands out at Balding Bay today. Check nearby spots or the next few days instead.
Surf today
Balding Bay surf today, Saturday 17 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for Balding Bay (QLD-North).
Best score today
—5h15
Now
—00:00
Waves
1.2 m
5 s
Wind
34 km/h
Side-onshore · E
Tide
▲ 07:00 · ▲ 16:00
range 1.2 m
Light
05:41 → 18:14
Best windows today
5h150/100
1.2 m · 5 s · 35 km/h
6h0/100
1.1 m · 5 s · 34 km/h
7h0/100
1.1 m · 5 s · 34 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | — | 1.2 m · 5 s | 35 km/h · E | mid-tide |
| 01:00 | — | 1.2 m · 5 s | 33 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 02:00 | — | 1.2 m · 5 s | 35 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 03:00 | — | 1.2 m · 5 s | 34 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 04:00 | — | 1.2 m · 5 s | 34 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 05:00 | — | 1.2 m · 5 s | 35 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 06:00 | — | 1.1 m · 5 s | 34 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 07:00 | — | 1.1 m · 5 s | 34 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 08:00 | — | 1.1 m · 4 s | 32 km/h · E | low tide |
| 09:00 | — | 1.1 m · 4 s | 32 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 10:00 | — | 1.1 m · 4 s | 32 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 11:00 | — | 1.0 m · 4 s | 31 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 12:00 | — | 1.0 m · 4 s | 30 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 13:00 | — | 1.0 m · 4 s | 30 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 14:00 | — | 1.0 m · 4 s | 30 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 15:00 | — | 1.0 m · 4 s | 31 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 16:00 | — | 1.0 m · 4 s | 32 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 17:00 | — | 1.1 m · 4 s | 34 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 18:00 | — | 1.1 m · 4 s | 34 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 19:00 | — | 1.1 m · 4 s | 35 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 20:00 | — | 1.1 m · 4 s | 38 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 21:00 | — | 1.1 m · 4 s | 38 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 22:00 | — | 1.1 m · 4 s | 38 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 23:00 | — | 1.1 m · 4 s | 38 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at Balding Bay today?
Today's main tide markers are ▲ 07:00 · ▲ 16:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is Balding Bay suitable for beginners today?
Check the score, effective wave size and wind. If swell or current is building, choose a surf school or a more sheltered spot than Balding Bay.