Tide times at Herron Point (Harvey Estuary)
Tide now — water rising, 3 h 15 m to next high (10:30 pm)
Today's high and low tides at Herron Point (Harvey Estuary)
| Today | Time | Height (m) |
|---|---|---|
| 2:00 am | -0.08 | |
| High | 9:10 am | 0.26 |
| 3:50 pm | -0.18 | |
| High | 10:30 pm | 0.03 |
Sun, moon and bite times at Herron Point (Harvey Estuary) today
- ↑ 6:39 am · ↓ 5:57 pm
- ↑ 6:09 pm · ↓ 6:33 am
- Full · 100%
- 16.3°C
- 1.8 m @ 10 s SW
- 5:30 pm–7:00 pm
Sea-level curve · today
Swell · next 7 days at Herron Point (Harvey Estuary)
| Day | Max swell | Period | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 28 Aug Today | 1.8 m | 10 s | SW |
| Sat 29 Aug | 1.2 m | 13 s | SW |
| Sun 30 Aug | 1.6 m | 12 s | SW |
| Mon 31 Aug | 1.5 m | 12 s | SW |
| Tue 1 Sep | 1.9 m | 10 s | SW |
| Wed 2 Sep | 1.9 m | 10 s | SW |
| Thu 3 Sep | 1.8 m | 10 s | SW |
Next 14 days at Herron Point (Harvey Estuary)
| Day | 1st High | 1st Low | Range (m) | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 28 Aug Today | 9:10 am (0.26 m) | 2:00 am (-0.08 m) | 0.44 | |
| Sat 29 Aug | 9:56 am (0.27 m) | 2:50 am (-0.06 m) | 0.36 | |
| Sun 30 Aug | 10:42 am (0.29 m) | 3:50 am (-0.0 m) | 0.29 | |
| Mon 31 Aug | 11:30 am (0.31 m) | 4:50 am (0.1 m) | 0.21 | |
| Tue 1 Sep | 10:30 am (0.07 m) | 6:30 am (-0.02 m) | 0.11 | |
| Wed 2 Sep | 10:00 am (0.05 m) | 7:30 am (0.02 m) | 0.03 | |
| Thu 3 Sep | — | 9:30 am (-0.0 m) | 0.05 | |
| Fri 4 Sep | — | 1:30 am (0.43 m) | 0.55 | |
| Sat 5 Sep | 2:30 am (0.39 m) | 2:15 pm (-0.23 m) | 0.62 | |
| Sun 6 Sep | 1:30 am (0.32 m) | 8:30 am (-0.03 m) | 0.4 | |
| Mon 7 Sep | — | — | — | |
| Tue 8 Sep | — | — | — | |
| Wed 9 Sep | — | — | — | |
| Thu 10 Sep | — | — | — |
About Herron Point (Harvey Estuary)
Tide character & fortnight outlook
Today's tides at Herron Point (Harvey Estuary) sit in the spring band — peak-to-trough range about 0.44 m (moon 100% illuminated).
Across the next 7 days at Herron Point (Harvey Estuary), the average peak-to-trough tide range is about 0.21 m. The biggest swing this week falls on Friday (~0.44 m).
Across the next fortnight, the biggest spring tides at Herron Point (Harvey Estuary) peak around Saturday 5 Sep at about 0.62 m, and the smallest neap tides fall around Wednesday 2 Sep at about 0.03 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 tides at Herron Point (Harvey Estuary) are at 9:10 am and 10:30 pm.
- What time is low tide at Herron Point (Harvey Estuary) today?
- Today's low tides at Herron Point (Harvey Estuary) are at 2:00 am and 3:50 pm.
- 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 0.44 m (moon 100% 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 5:30 pm–7:00 pm.