What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Mindil Beach?

OVI is a 0-100 composite score combining sea color, water clarity, visibility, sea conditions, sunlight and water quality to help you decide if the sea is worth seeing today.

When is the best time to visit Mindil Beach for sea views?

Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for Mindil Beach, then choose a daylight period that also fits your plan. If you want tide pools, exposed shore, or a tide-dependent walk, check the local high and low tide times as well.

Should I use tide times or OVI for a visit to Mindil Beach?

Use tide times when your visit depends on water level, such as a sandbar, tide pool, or exposed rocks. Use OVI to compare likely sightseeing conditions including sea appearance, visibility, sea state, and lighting. For a coastal trip, read both together.

Mindil Beach Tides & Ocean Viewing Index

Northern Territory, AustraliaAustralia/Darwin

Ocean View Index

60Fair

Next tide

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Sunrise / Sunset

20:47 – 09:14

Local time

07:47

Mindil Beach in Darwin is famous for its colourful sunset markets, where food stalls line the sand as the sun dips into the sea.

Ocean Viewing Index

Updated · Oct 23, 2026 21:50

Reference time: local noon · 12:31 (Australia/Darwin)

Estimated

Fair

Fair conditions. Sea color may appear muted.

Sub-Index Breakdown

Six dimensions feed the overall Ocean Viewing Index.

Sea Color
Clear blue-green · hue
68.6
Clarity
Turbid · NTU
17.1
Visibility
8–15 m · m
72.1
Sea State
Calm, glassy (0-1) · Beaufort
100
Lighting
Low / harsh light · lux
50.7
Water Quality
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Weather Forecast

7-day marine weather forecast from Open-Meteo model.

TodayOct 23

Light Rain

32°26°

2.8 m/s

1.5mm

SatOct 24

Rain

31°27°

2.0 m/s

3.2mm

SunOct 25

Rain

31°27°

2.0 m/s

3.4mm

MonOct 26

Light Rain

30°28°

2.1 m/s

1.8mm

TueOct 27

Thunderstorm

31°26°

1.7 m/s

5.0mm

WedOct 28

Light Rain

30°26°

2.0 m/s

4.3mm

ThuOct 29

Light Rain

31°27°

1.2 m/s

2.1mm

Visibility: 23 km·Cloud: 43%

48-Hour Hourly Forecast

Hour-by-hour marine weather for the next 48 hours.

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7-Day OVI Trend

Forecast ocean viewing conditions for the coming week.

Best on Sat: Viewing conditions are Good; aim for the golden hour just after sunrise or before sunset. Great for snorkeling and photography.

High & Low Tides Today

Times and heights of today's high and low water.

Mixed TideCoefficient: 77.6 / 120Higher coefficient means larger tide range; 120 is the largest spring, 20 the smallest neap.

Time	Type	Height
No tide extremes recorded today.

Fishing & Surf Forecast

Solunar feeding times and today's surf rating.

80Excellent0FlatView full forecast

48-Hour OVI Trend

Hour-by-hour ocean viewing outlook for the next 48 hours, dampened by rainfall.

Today's Tide Summary

A quick look at the day's high and low water.

Best Months to Visit

Average Ocean Viewing Index by month over the past year.

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Based on historical climatology (Pitarch 2021)

Nearby Beaches

Other beaches closest to Mindil Beach.

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1678 km away

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1754 km away

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1754 km away

Nusa Dua Beach

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Mindil Beach?: OVI is a 0-100 composite score combining sea color, water clarity, visibility, sea conditions, sunlight and water quality to help you decide if the sea is worth seeing today.
When is the best time to visit Mindil Beach for sea views?: Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for Mindil Beach, then choose a daylight period that also fits your plan. If you want tide pools, exposed shore, or a tide-dependent walk, check the local high and low tide times as well.
Should I use tide times or OVI for a visit to Mindil Beach?: Use tide times when your visit depends on water level, such as a sandbar, tide pool, or exposed rocks. Use OVI to compare likely sightseeing conditions including sea appearance, visibility, sea state, and lighting. For a coastal trip, read both together.

Essential Information

Coordinates: -12.4628°, 130.8417°
Timezone: Australia/Darwin
Region & Country: Northern Territory, Australia

Data sources

Tides: UHSLC / FES2022b · Weather: NOAA GFS · Sea color: NASA MODIS/VIIRS