When should you surf Smiths Beach today?
The strongest signal points around 6h05 with a 70/100 score. Always check wind, tide and your level before paddling out.
Surf today
Smiths Beach surf today, Saturday 17 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for Smiths Beach (Phillip Island).
Best score today
706h05
Now
7003:00
Waves
0.9 m
12 s
Wind
10 km/h
Sideshore · E
Tide
▼ 10:00 · ▲ 16:00
range 2.2 m
Light
06:31 → 19:38
Best windows today
6h0570/100
0.8 m · 11 s · 8 km/h
7h70/100
0.8 m · 11 s · 7 km/h
8h70/100
0.7 m · 11 s · 7 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 20 | 0.9 m · 10 s | 10 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 01:00 | 40 | 0.8 m · 10 s | 8 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 02:00 | 70 | 0.8 m · 10 s | 8 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 03:00 | 70 | 0.8 m · 10 s | 7 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 04:00 | 70 | 0.8 m · 11 s | 7 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 05:00 | 70 | 0.8 m · 11 s | 8 km/h · NE | tide falling ↓ |
| 06:00 | 70 | 0.8 m · 11 s | 8 km/h · NE | tide falling ↓ |
| 07:00 | 70 | 0.8 m · 11 s | 7 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 08:00 | 70 | 0.7 m · 11 s | 7 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 09:00 | 70 | 0.7 m · 11 s | 4 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 10:00 | 70 | 0.7 m · 11 s | 6 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 11:00 | 70 | 0.7 m · 11 s | 6 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 12:00 | 40 | 0.7 m · 12 s | 3 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 13:00 | 40 | 0.7 m · 12 s | 7 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 14:00 | — | 0.7 m · 12 s | 14 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 15:00 | — | 0.7 m · 12 s | 19 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 16:00 | — | 0.7 m · 11 s | 19 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 17:00 | — | 0.7 m · 11 s | 18 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 18:00 | — | 0.7 m · 11 s | 17 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 19:00 | — | 0.7 m · 12 s | 15 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 20:00 | 20 | 0.7 m · 12 s | 13 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 21:00 | 20 | 0.7 m · 12 s | 14 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 22:00 | 20 | 0.7 m · 12 s | 14 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 23:00 | 18 | 0.7 m · 12 s | 12 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at Smiths Beach today?
Today's main tide markers are ▼ 10:00 · ▲ 16:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is Smiths Beach 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 Smiths Beach.