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

68Good

Next tide

19:33Low Tide

Sunrise / Sunset

20:42 – 08:18

Local time

04:33

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 · Sep 9, 2026 18:33

Reference time: local noon · 12:30 (Australia/Melbourne)

Estimated

Good

Good conditions. Worth a visit.

Sub-Index Breakdown

Six dimensions feed the overall Ocean Viewing Index.

Sea Color
Clear blue-green · hue
69
Clarity
Moderately clear · NTU
60.6
Visibility
15+ m horizontal · m
100
Sea State
Light breeze (2-3) · Beaufort
66.1
Lighting
Low / harsh light · lux
38.7
Water Quality
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Weather Forecast

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

TodaySep 9

Light Rain

13°10°

5.1 m/s

0.3mm

ThuSep 10

Overcast

14°7°

2.0 m/s

FriSep 11

Overcast

14°7°

1.3 m/s

SatSep 12

Overcast

21°13°

3.9 m/s

SunSep 13

Light Rain

23°14°

5.0 m/s

0.9mm

MonSep 14

Light Rain

23°11°

4.1 m/s

0.3mm

TueSep 15

Light Rain

14°9°

5.7 m/s

5.7mm

Visibility: 51 km·Cloud: 67%

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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 Mon: 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: 119.9 / 120Higher coefficient means larger tide range; 120 is the largest spring, 20 the smallest neap.

Time	Type	Height
19:33	Low	-0.47 m

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

19:33

-0.47 m

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