Do I need a 4WD for Gnaraloo?

You can reach the homestead in a well-prepared 2WD when the road is graded, but it will be slow on the corrugations and you'll be limited to the main tracks. The soft-sand spurs out to 3 Mile Camp, the surf and the southern beaches are 4WD with tyres aired down. Most visitors who plan to fish the full coast bring a 4WD.

When is the best time to fish Gnaraloo for Spanish mackerel?

Spring through autumn, with peak sessions across summer when bait pushes onto the inshore reef. Light winds are non-negotiable for balloon work — early mornings before the trade fills in are the prime window. April and May tend to combine settled weather with consistent fish.

Is Gnaraloo dangerous to fish?

The cliff fishery has the same king-wave risk as Quobba and people have been swept off both coasts over the years. Watch the swell properly before stepping onto a low ledge, never fish the rocks alone, and walk away when the swell builds. Sharks are common around hooked fish but are a tax issue rather than a swimmer-safety issue from the rocks.

Can you just turn up to Gnaraloo Station?

No — bookings are essential and the station fills through the cooler months. Camp zones, vehicle access and fishing rules are all set by the station and Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions. Plan ahead and read the station's conditions before you leave Perth.

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Weather: Cloudy Wind: S 184° · 28 km/h Swell: 0.6 m @ 8 s SW Water: 22.0 °C Pressure: 1014.2 hPa ↓ falling Faces north-west · Offshore: E, SE, S · Onshore: W, NW, N · Forecast wind: cross-shore

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Time of day Dawn

Tide Moving

Wind S 27 km/h

Moon new all day

Water temp 22.0 °C all day

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Day Timeline

Major Minor Tide Twilight

First light 5:11 am Last light 7:08 pm

Low 4:16 am High 10:34 am Low 3:17 pm High 9:33 pm

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Feeding Windows

Best times to fish based on activity score.

Peak

4:00 am → 6:30 am

2h 30m

Good

6:00 pm → 8:30 pm

2h 30m

Good

11:00 am → 1:00 pm

Good

11:00 pm → 12:00 am

First light

5:11 am

Last light

7:08 pm

Sunrise

5:35 am

Sunset

6:44 pm

Moonrise

5:09 am

Moonset

6:50 pm

Low tide

4:16 am

High tide

10:34 am

Low tide

3:17 pm

High tide

9:33 pm

Hourly Wind

High Bite Hours Highlighted

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Hourly Swell

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Water Temp (°C)

→ steady around 22.0°

Fri

6 Nov

22.2°

Sat

7 Nov

22.1°

Sun

8 Nov

22.0°

Mon

9 Nov

22.0°

Tue

10 Nov

21.9°

Wed

11 Nov

21.8°

Thu

12 Nov

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Wind Map

Wind data (text)

Now: 28 km/h S (184°).

Wind map data: ECMWF HRES (operational), updated every 6 hours. Not for navigation.

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Feeding Windows

Best times to fish based on activity score.

Peak

4:00 am → 6:30 am

2h 30m

Good

6:00 pm → 8:30 pm

2h 30m

Good

11:00 am → 1:00 pm

Good

11:00 pm → 12:00 am

First light

5:11 am

Last light

7:08 pm

Sunrise

5:35 am

Sunset

6:44 pm

Moonrise

5:09 am

Moonset

6:50 pm

Low tide

4:16 am

High tide

10:34 am

Low tide

3:17 pm

High tide

9:33 pm

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