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Tide times at Herron Point (Harvey Estuary)

Sunday 12 July 2026 · Australia/Perth

Tide now — water falling, 1 h 56 m to next low (12:45 am)

Today's high and low tides at Herron Point (Harvey Estuary)

Today Time Height (m)
High 2:50 pm 0.6
Low 12:45 am -0.24

Sun, moon and bite times at Herron Point (Harvey Estuary) today

Sun
↑ 7:18 am · ↓ 5:27 pm
Moon
↑ 5:05 am · ↓ 2:48 pm
Moon phase
Waning Crescent · 8%
Sea temp
16.9°C
Swell (max)
1.7 m @ 11 s SW
Best bite
9:30 am–11:00 am

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Sea-level curve · today

Scaled to today's range (datum is global mean sea level).

Swell · next 7 days at Herron Point (Harvey Estuary)

Day Max swell Period Direction
Sun 12 Jul Today 1.7 m 11 s SW
Mon 13 Jul 1.8 m 12 s SW
Tue 14 Jul 1.8 m 12 s SW
Wed 15 Jul 1.4 m 11 s SW
Thu 16 Jul 1.3 m 12 s SW
Fri 17 Jul 1.6 m 9 s W
Sat 18 Jul 3.5 m 12 s SW

Open-ocean swell at the nearest offshore model cell — expect less of it inside protected water.

Next 14 days at Herron Point (Harvey Estuary)

Day 1st High 1st Low Range (m) Open
Sun 12 Jul Today 2:50 pm (0.6 m) 12:45 am (-0.24 m) 0.84
Mon 13 Jul 3:47 pm (0.61 m) 12:45 am (-0.24 m) 0.85
Tue 14 Jul 4:53 pm (0.62 m) 1:42 am (-0.3 m) 0.92
Wed 15 Jul 5:40 pm (0.71 m) 2:39 am (-0.26 m) 0.97
Thu 16 Jul 6:20 pm (0.79 m) 3:15 am (-0.04 m) 0.83
Fri 17 Jul 7:06 pm (0.77 m) 3:45 am (0.11 m) 0.66
Sat 18 Jul 8:30 am (0.39 m) 2:30 am (0.29 m) 0.24
Sun 19 Jul 5:30 am (0.12 m) 3:00 am (0.1 m) 0.21
Mon 20 Jul 9:30 am (0.21 m) 2:50 am (0.07 m) 0.15
Tue 21 Jul 2:30 am (0.05 m) 1:00 pm (0.22 m) 0.3
Wed 22 Jul — — —
Thu 23 Jul — — —
Fri 24 Jul — — —
Sat 25 Jul — — —

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About Herron Point (Harvey Estuary)

Herron Point is the Harvey Estuary's headline land-based spot — a bush camping ground on the east bank of the southern Peel-Harvey arm, with a boat ramp stepping straight onto the shallow flats.

Tide character & fortnight outlook

Today's tides at Herron Point (Harvey Estuary) sit in the spring band — peak-to-trough range about 0.84 m (moon 8% illuminated).

Across the next 7 days at Herron Point (Harvey Estuary), the average peak-to-trough tide range is about 0.76 m. The biggest swing this week falls on Wednesday (~0.97 m).

Across the next fortnight, the biggest spring tides at Herron Point (Harvey Estuary) peak around Wednesday 15 Jul at about 0.97 m (around the new moon), and the smallest neap tides fall around Monday 20 Jul at about 0.15 m.

Best tide state to fish Herron Point (Harvey Estuary)

East bank of the Harvey Estuary — sheltered from prevailing westerly weather, exposed to easterly fronts. The estuary is shallow, mostly muddy bottom, with weed edges and channels giving structure. Tidal range is small but the flow drives fish movement. Water clarity is generally good in winter; algal blooms periodically affect the system in warmer months and DPIRD issues advisories. The estuary warms quickly which kicks off the crab and whiting seasons.

What anglers target here

Anglers fishing Herron Point (Harvey Estuary) typically time sessions around the tide for black bream, flathead, western school whiting, yellowfin whiting (sand whiting), and australian herring.

Tide questions, answered

What time is high tide at Herron Point (Harvey Estuary) today?
Today's high tide at Herron Point (Harvey Estuary) is at 2:50 pm.
What time is low tide at Herron Point (Harvey Estuary) today?
Today's low tide at Herron Point (Harvey Estuary) is at 12:45 am.
Is Herron Point (Harvey Estuary) on a spring or neap tide this week?
Today's tides at Herron Point (Harvey Estuary) sit in the spring band — peak-to-trough range about 0.84 m (moon 8% illuminated).
When is the best tide to fish Herron Point (Harvey Estuary)?
East bank of the Harvey Estuary — sheltered from prevailing westerly weather, exposed to easterly fronts. The estuary is shallow, mostly muddy bottom, with weed edges and channels giving structure. Tidal range is small but the flow drives fish movement. Water clarity is generally good in winter; algal blooms periodically affect the system in warmer months and DPIRD issues advisories. The estuary warms quickly which kicks off the crab and whiting seasons. Today's peak bite window runs 9:30 am–11:00 am.

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