Tide times at Coral Bay (South Ningaloo)

About Coral Bay (South Ningaloo)

Coral Bay is the southern access point to Ningaloo Reef — a small town on the edge of the lagoon at Bills Bay, twelve hours from Perth, surrounded by sanctuary zones.

Tide character this week

Today's tides at Coral Bay (South Ningaloo) sit in the spring band — peak-to-trough range about 0.82 m (moon 88% illuminated).

Across the next 7 days at Coral Bay (South Ningaloo), the average peak-to-trough tide range is about 0.97 m. The biggest swing this week falls on Monday (~1.13 m).

Best tide state to fish Coral Bay (South Ningaloo)

Lagoon water is sheltered by the reef and fishes in most weather; outside the reef is full Indian Ocean and sets up quickly with swell. The southerly seabreeze is strong every afternoon through summer. Tidal range is roughly 1.5–2m, larger than Perth, and moves bait through the lagoon gutters reliably. The Leeuwin Current and the Ningaloo Current both influence water temperature here and account for the tropical species mix. Cyclone season runs roughly November to April.

What anglers target here

Anglers fishing Coral Bay (South Ningaloo) typically time sessions around the tide for spanish mackerel, coral trout, red emperor, spangled emperor, and queenfish.