What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for St Kilda 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 St Kilda Beach for sea views?

Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for St Kilda 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 St Kilda 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.

St Kilda Beach Tides & Ocean Viewing Index

Victoria, AustraliaAustralia/Melbourne

Ocean View Index

0Bad

Next tide

05:27Low Tide

Sunrise / Sunset

19:21 – 08:47

Local time

11:27

St Kilda Beach is Melbourne's favourite bayside escape just minutes from the city, with a pier famed for sunset views.

Ocean Viewing Index

Updated · Oct 25, 2026 00:27

Reference time: local noon · 13:04 (Australia/Melbourne)

Estimated

Bad

Not recommended for beach viewing today.

Sub-Index Breakdown

Six dimensions feed the overall Ocean Viewing Index.

Sea Color
Clear blue-green · hue
62.5
Clarity
Moderately clear · NTU
63.7
Visibility
Under 8 m · m
0
Sea State
Calm, glassy (0-1) · Beaufort
90.5
Lighting
Low / harsh light · lux
10
Water Quality
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Weather Forecast

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

TodayOct 25

Rain

15°9°

4.9 m/s

20.3mm

MonOct 26

Light Rain

14°8°

3.4 m/s

0.8mm

TueOct 27

Light Rain

14°10°

2.1 m/s

1.0mm

WedOct 28

Light Rain

16°12°

3.2 m/s

0.6mm

ThuOct 29

Fog

17°9°

2.0 m/s

FriOct 30

Overcast

24°16°

2.3 m/s

SatOct 31

Light Rain

27°15°

2.8 m/s

1.8mm

Visibility: 22 km·Cloud: 54%

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 Thu: Viewing conditions are Excellent; 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.

Spring TideCoefficient: 112.9 / 120Higher coefficient means larger tide range; 120 is the largest spring, 20 the smallest neap.

Time	Type	Height
05:27	Low	-0.82 m
11:27	High	0.99 m
17:27	Low	-1.25 m

Fishing & Surf Forecast

Solunar feeding times and today's surf rating.

70Very Good30Very PoorView 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.

Low Tide

05:27

-0.82 m

High Tide

11:27

0.99 m

Low Tide

17:27

-1.25 m

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 St Kilda Beach.

527 km away

Bicheno

Tasmania, Australia

661 km away

Glenelg Beach

South Australia, Australia

719 km away

Bondi Beach

New South Wales, Australia

726 km away

Manly Beach

New South Wales, Australia

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for St Kilda 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 St Kilda Beach for sea views?: Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for St Kilda 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 St Kilda 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: -37.8675°, 144.9806°
Timezone: Australia/Melbourne
Region & Country: Victoria, Australia

Data sources

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