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Tide times at Kalbarri (Murchison River Mouth / Wittecarra / Coastal Cliffs)

Wednesday 14 October 2026 · Australia/Perth

Tide now — water rising, 5 h 34 m to next high (1:30 pm)

Today's High and Low Tides at Kalbarri (Murchison River Mouth / Wittecarra / Coastal Cliffs)

Today Time Height (m)
Low 7:06 am -0.05
High 1:30 pm 0.21
High 10:20 pm 0.62

Sun, Moon and Bite Times at Kalbarri (Murchison River Mouth / Wittecarra / Coastal Cliffs) Today

Sun
↑ 5:48 am · ↓ 6:30 pm
Moon
↑ 7:41 am · ↓ 10:04 pm
Moon phase
Waxing Crescent · 9%
Sea temp
20.6°C
Swell (max)
1.0 m @ 9 s SW
Best bite
2:00 am–7:30 am

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Sea-Level Curve · Today

Day Timeline
Major Minor Tide Twilight
First light 5:25 am Last light 6:54 pm
Low 7:06 am High 1:30 pm High 10:20 pm

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Heights are scaled to today's range (datum is global mean sea level).

Swell · Next 7 Days at Kalbarri (Murchison River Mouth / Wittecarra / Coastal Cliffs)

Day Max swell Period Direction
Wed 14 Oct Today 1.0 m 9 s SW
Thu 15 Oct 0.8 m 5 s W
Fri 16 Oct 1.3 m 9 s SW
Sat 17 Oct 2.0 m 11 s SW
Sun 18 Oct 2.1 m 11 s SW
Mon 19 Oct 1.8 m 10 s SW
Tue 20 Oct 1.7 m 11 s SW

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

Next 14 Days at Kalbarri (Murchison River Mouth / Wittecarra / Coastal Cliffs)

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About Kalbarri (Murchison River Mouth / Wittecarra / Coastal Cliffs)

Kalbarri sits at the northern edge of the West Coast Bioregion where the Murchison River meets the Indian Ocean, and that boundary is the whole point — from here south, boat-based demersal fishing is in the long recovery closure, while north of 27°S, about 80km up the coast, you're in Gascoyne rules.

Tide Character & Fortnight Outlook

Today's tides at Kalbarri (Murchison River Mouth / Wittecarra / Coastal Cliffs) sit in the spring band — peak-to-trough range about 0.67 m (moon 9% illuminated).

Across the next 7 days at Kalbarri (Murchison River Mouth / Wittecarra / Coastal Cliffs), the average peak-to-trough tide range is about 0.54 m. The biggest swing this week falls on Wednesday (~0.67 m).

Across the next fortnight, the biggest spring tides at Kalbarri (Murchison River Mouth / Wittecarra / Coastal Cliffs) peak around Wednesday 14 Oct at about 0.67 m, and the smallest neap tides fall around Thursday 22 Oct at about 0.04 m.

Best Tide State to Fish Kalbarri (Murchison River Mouth / Wittecarra / Coastal Cliffs)

Indian Ocean swell hits the cliffs head-on with no shelter — 2m+ days make the platforms unworkable. The river mouth offers a sheltered alternative when the coast is blown out, though the bar itself can break dangerously. Easterly mornings are the calm window; afternoons typically blow southerly. The Leeuwin push runs warm water south through autumn and winter — expect the odd tropical visitor well below its usual range.

What Anglers Target Here

Anglers fishing Kalbarri (Murchison River Mouth / Wittecarra / Coastal Cliffs) typically time sessions around the tide for tailor, mulloway (jewfish), pink snapper, black bream, and yellowfin whiting (sand whiting).

Tide Questions, Answered

What time is high tide at Kalbarri (Murchison River Mouth / Wittecarra / Coastal Cliffs) today?
Today's high tides at Kalbarri (Murchison River Mouth / Wittecarra / Coastal Cliffs) are at 1:30 pm and 10:20 pm.
What time is low tide at Kalbarri (Murchison River Mouth / Wittecarra / Coastal Cliffs) today?
Today's low tide at Kalbarri (Murchison River Mouth / Wittecarra / Coastal Cliffs) is at 7:06 am.
Is Kalbarri (Murchison River Mouth / Wittecarra / Coastal Cliffs) on a spring or neap tide this week?
Today's tides at Kalbarri (Murchison River Mouth / Wittecarra / Coastal Cliffs) sit in the spring band — peak-to-trough range about 0.67 m (moon 9% illuminated).
When is the best tide to fish Kalbarri (Murchison River Mouth / Wittecarra / Coastal Cliffs)?
Indian Ocean swell hits the cliffs head-on with no shelter — 2m+ days make the platforms unworkable. The river mouth offers a sheltered alternative when the coast is blown out, though the bar itself can break dangerously. Easterly mornings are the calm window; afternoons typically blow southerly. The Leeuwin push runs warm water south through autumn and winter — expect the odd tropical visitor well below its usual range. Today's peak bite window runs 2:00 am–7:30 am.

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