Tide times at Dampier (Hampton Harbour / Dampier Archipelago)
Tide now — water falling, 5 h 1 m to next low (5:36 am)
Today's high and low tides at Dampier (Hampton Harbour / Dampier Archipelago)
| Today | Time | Height (m) |
|---|---|---|
| 5:36 am | -1.69 | |
| High | 11:40 am | 1.94 |
| 5:39 pm | -1.06 | |
| High | 11:35 pm | 2.29 |
Sun, moon and bite times at Dampier (Hampton Harbour / Dampier Archipelago) today
- ↑ 5:44 am · ↓ 6:15 pm
- ↑ 7:05 am · ↓ 8:41 pm
- New · 4%
- 25.1°C
- 0.5 m @ 4 s W
- 5:00 am–7:30 am
Sea-level curve · today
Swell · next 7 days at Dampier (Hampton Harbour / Dampier Archipelago)
| Day | Max swell | Period | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 13 Oct Today | 0.5 m | 4 s | W |
| Wed 14 Oct | flat | — | — |
| Thu 15 Oct | flat | — | — |
| Fri 16 Oct | flat | — | — |
| Sat 17 Oct | flat | — | — |
| Sun 18 Oct | 0.5 m | 4 s | W |
| Mon 19 Oct | flat | — | — |
Next 14 days at Dampier (Hampton Harbour / Dampier Archipelago)
| Day | 1st High | 1st Low | Range (m) | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 13 Oct Today | 11:40 am (1.94 m) | 5:36 am (-1.69 m) | 3.98 | |
| Wed 14 Oct | 12:07 pm (1.84 m) | 6:05 am (-1.6 m) | 3.44 | |
| Thu 15 Oct | 12:01 am (2.16 m) | 6:36 am (-1.46 m) | 3.62 | |
| Fri 16 Oct | 12:28 am (2.0 m) | 7:04 am (-1.22 m) | 3.22 | |
| Sat 17 Oct | 12:52 am (1.79 m) | 7:34 am (-0.96 m) | 2.75 | |
| Sun 18 Oct | 1:18 am (1.52 m) | 8:04 am (-0.66 m) | 2.18 | |
| Mon 19 Oct | 1:41 am (1.21 m) | 8:45 am (-0.39 m) | 1.6 | |
| Tue 20 Oct | 2:15 am (0.89 m) | 10:00 am (-0.06 m) | 0.95 | |
| Wed 21 Oct | 5:06 am (0.65 m) | — | — | |
| Thu 22 Oct | — | — | — | |
| Fri 23 Oct | — | — | — | |
| Sat 24 Oct | — | — | — | |
| Sun 25 Oct | — | — | — | |
| Mon 26 Oct | — | — | — |
About Dampier (Hampton Harbour / Dampier Archipelago)
Tide character & fortnight outlook
Today's tides at Dampier (Hampton Harbour / Dampier Archipelago) sit in the spring band — peak-to-trough range about 3.98 m (moon 4% illuminated).
Across the next 7 days at Dampier (Hampton Harbour / Dampier Archipelago), the average peak-to-trough tide range is about 2.97 m. The biggest swing this week falls on Tuesday (~3.98 m).
Across the next fortnight, the biggest spring tides at Dampier (Hampton Harbour / Dampier Archipelago) peak around Tuesday 13 Oct at about 3.98 m (around the new moon), and the smallest neap tides fall around Tuesday 20 Oct at about 0.95 m.
Best tide state to fish Dampier (Hampton Harbour / Dampier Archipelago)
Tides run four to five metres on the springs — bigger than Onslow, smaller than Broome — and the run shapes the entire archipelago drift. Trade winds from the south-west blow most afternoons in the dry season; morning launches before 10am are the working window. Cyclone season runs November to April with serious storm risk. Water visibility on the archipelago is good in winter and drops in the build-up. The harbour shipping channel sits next to the recreational ramp, so keep clear of bulk-carrier traffic.
What anglers target here
Anglers fishing Dampier (Hampton Harbour / Dampier Archipelago) typically time sessions around the tide for yellowfin tuna, spanish mackerel, spangled emperor, red emperor, and rankin cod.
Tide questions, answered
- What time is high tide at Dampier (Hampton Harbour / Dampier Archipelago) today?
- Today's high tides at Dampier (Hampton Harbour / Dampier Archipelago) are at 11:40 am and 11:35 pm.
- What time is low tide at Dampier (Hampton Harbour / Dampier Archipelago) today?
- Today's low tides at Dampier (Hampton Harbour / Dampier Archipelago) are at 5:36 am and 5:39 pm.
- Is Dampier (Hampton Harbour / Dampier Archipelago) on a spring or neap tide this week?
- Today's tides at Dampier (Hampton Harbour / Dampier Archipelago) sit in the spring band — peak-to-trough range about 3.98 m (moon 4% illuminated).
- When is the best tide to fish Dampier (Hampton Harbour / Dampier Archipelago)?
- Tides run four to five metres on the springs — bigger than Onslow, smaller than Broome — and the run shapes the entire archipelago drift. Trade winds from the south-west blow most afternoons in the dry season; morning launches before 10am are the working window. Cyclone season runs November to April with serious storm risk. Water visibility on the archipelago is good in winter and drops in the build-up. The harbour shipping channel sits next to the recreational ramp, so keep clear of bulk-carrier traffic. Today's peak bite window runs 5:00 am–7:30 am.