Exmouth Gulf tides
Today's high and low tides at Exmouth (North Ningaloo / North West Cape)
| Today | Time | Height (m) |
|---|---|---|
| 5:22 am | -0.82 | |
| High | 11:40 am | 1.09 |
| 5:21 pm | -0.35 |
Sun, moon and bite times at Exmouth (North Ningaloo / North West Cape) today
- ↑ 5:54 am · ↓ 6:25 pm
- ↑ 6:34 am · ↓ 7:58 pm
- New · 1%
- 23.6°C
- flat
- 4:30 am–7:00 am
Sea-level curve · today
Swell · next 7 days at Exmouth (North Ningaloo / North West Cape)
| Day | Max swell | Period | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 12 Oct Today | flat | — | — |
| Tue 13 Oct | flat | — | — |
| Wed 14 Oct | flat | — | — |
| Thu 15 Oct | flat | — | — |
| Fri 16 Oct | flat | — | — |
| Sat 17 Oct | flat | — | — |
| Sun 18 Oct | flat | — | — |
Next 14 days at Exmouth (North Ningaloo / North West Cape)
| Day | 1st High | 1st Low | Range (m) | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 12 Oct Today | 11:40 am (1.09 m) | 5:22 am (-0.82 m) | 1.91 | |
| Tue 13 Oct | 12:10 pm (1.07 m) | 5:55 am (-0.85 m) | 2.21 | |
| Wed 14 Oct | 12:43 pm (1.03 m) | 6:25 am (-0.81 m) | 1.84 | |
| Thu 15 Oct | 12:22 am (1.3 m) | 6:56 am (-0.73 m) | 2.03 | |
| Fri 16 Oct | 12:49 am (1.23 m) | 7:33 am (-0.63 m) | 1.86 | |
| Sat 17 Oct | 1:13 am (1.09 m) | 8:02 am (-0.51 m) | 1.6 | |
| Sun 18 Oct | 1:38 am (0.96 m) | 8:39 am (-0.37 m) | 1.33 | |
| Mon 19 Oct | 2:03 am (0.79 m) | 9:23 am (-0.23 m) | 1.02 | |
| Tue 20 Oct | 2:30 am (0.62 m) | 10:39 am (-0.06 m) | 0.68 | |
| Wed 21 Oct | 5:00 am (0.47 m) | — | — | |
| Thu 22 Oct | — | — | — | |
| Fri 23 Oct | — | — | — | |
| Sat 24 Oct | — | — | — | |
| Sun 25 Oct | — | — | — |
About Exmouth (North Ningaloo / North West Cape)
Tide character & fortnight outlook
Today's tides at Exmouth (North Ningaloo / North West Cape) sit in the spring band — peak-to-trough range about 1.91 m (moon 1% illuminated).
Across the next 7 days at Exmouth (North Ningaloo / North West Cape), the average peak-to-trough tide range is about 1.83 m. The biggest swing this week falls on Tuesday (~2.21 m).
Across the next fortnight, the biggest spring tides at Exmouth (North Ningaloo / North West Cape) peak around Tuesday 13 Oct at about 2.21 m (around the new moon), and the smallest neap tides fall around Tuesday 20 Oct at about 0.68 m.
Best tide state to fish Exmouth (North Ningaloo / North West Cape)
Two coastlines means a plan B is always available. Exmouth Gulf is sheltered and shallow with a strong afternoon southerly seabreeze; the western lagoon is sheltered by the reef and fishable in most weather, while the open ocean outside the reef gets the full Indian Ocean swell. Tidal range is around 2m, larger than Perth, and runs the bait through the lagoon gutters reliably. The Leeuwin Current and Ningaloo Current both feature. Cyclone season runs roughly November to April with serious storm potential.
What anglers target here
Anglers fishing Exmouth (North Ningaloo / North West Cape) typically time sessions around the tide for yellowfin tuna, sailfish, spanish mackerel, giant trevally, and coral trout.
Tide questions, answered
- What time is high tide at Exmouth (North Ningaloo / North West Cape) today?
- Today's high tide at Exmouth (North Ningaloo / North West Cape) is at 11:40 am.
- What time is low tide at Exmouth (North Ningaloo / North West Cape) today?
- Today's low tides at Exmouth (North Ningaloo / North West Cape) are at 5:22 am and 5:21 pm.
- Is Exmouth (North Ningaloo / North West Cape) on a spring or neap tide this week?
- Today's tides at Exmouth (North Ningaloo / North West Cape) sit in the spring band — peak-to-trough range about 1.91 m (moon 1% illuminated).
- When is the best tide to fish Exmouth (North Ningaloo / North West Cape)?
- Two coastlines means a plan B is always available. Exmouth Gulf is sheltered and shallow with a strong afternoon southerly seabreeze; the western lagoon is sheltered by the reef and fishable in most weather, while the open ocean outside the reef gets the full Indian Ocean swell. Tidal range is around 2m, larger than Perth, and runs the bait through the lagoon gutters reliably. The Leeuwin Current and Ningaloo Current both feature. Cyclone season runs roughly November to April with serious storm potential. Today's peak bite window runs 4:30 am–7:00 am.