Tide times at Karratha (Nickol Bay / Hearson's Cove)
Tide now — water rising, 4 h 49 m to next high (5:50 am)
Today's High and Low Tides at Karratha (Nickol Bay / Hearson's Cove)
| Today | Time | Height (m) |
|---|---|---|
| High | 5:50 am | 0.95 |
| 12:20 pm | -0.31 | |
| High | 7:25 pm | 1.18 |
Sun, Moon and Bite Times at Karratha (Nickol Bay / Hearson's Cove) Today
- ↑ 5:28 am · ↓ 6:24 pm
- ↑ 2:03 am · ↓ 2:00 pm
- Last Quarter · 33%
- 26.3°C
- flat
- 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Sea-Level Curve · Today
Swell · Next 7 Days at Karratha (Nickol Bay / Hearson's Cove)
| Day | Max swell | Period | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 4 Nov Today | flat | — | — |
| Thu 5 Nov | flat | — | — |
| Fri 6 Nov | flat | — | — |
| Sat 7 Nov | flat | — | — |
| Sun 8 Nov | flat | — | — |
| Mon 9 Nov | flat | — | — |
| Tue 10 Nov | flat | — | — |
Next 10 Days at Karratha (Nickol Bay / Hearson's Cove)
| Day | 1st High | 1st Low | Range (m) | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 4 Nov Today | 5:50 am (0.95 m) | 12:20 pm (-0.31 m) | 1.49 | |
| Thu 5 Nov | 8:00 am (1.08 m) | 1:37 am (-0.21 m) | 1.96 | |
| Fri 6 Nov | 9:10 am (1.44 m) | 2:46 am (-0.6 m) | 2.55 | |
| Sat 7 Nov | 9:49 am (1.76 m) | 3:33 am (-0.96 m) | 3.19 | |
| Sun 8 Nov | 10:24 am (1.94 m) | 4:12 am (-1.28 m) | 3.69 | |
| Mon 9 Nov | 10:56 am (2.06 m) | 4:45 am (-1.55 m) | 4.06 | |
| Tue 10 Nov | 11:28 am (2.1 m) | 5:17 am (-1.7 m) | 3.8 | |
| Wed 11 Nov | 11:54 am (2.07 m) | 5:47 am (-1.76 m) | 3.83 | |
| Thu 12 Nov | 12:23 pm (1.96 m) | 6:18 am (-1.74 m) | 3.7 | |
| Fri 13 Nov | 12:14 am (2.35 m) | 6:49 am (-1.63 m) | — |
About Karratha (Nickol Bay / Hearson's Cove)
Tide Character & Spring–Neap Outlook
Today's tides at Karratha (Nickol Bay / Hearson's Cove) sit in the spring band — peak-to-trough range about 1.49 m (moon 33% illuminated).
Across the next 7 days at Karratha (Nickol Bay / Hearson's Cove), the average peak-to-trough tide range is about 2.96 m. The biggest swing this week falls on Monday (~4.06 m).
Across the next 10 days, the biggest spring tides at Karratha (Nickol Bay / Hearson's Cove) peak around Monday 9 Nov at about 4.06 m (around the new moon), and the smallest neap tides fall around Wednesday 4 Nov at about 1.49 m.
Best Tide State to Fish Karratha (Nickol Bay / Hearson's Cove)
Tides run four to five metres on the springs and shape the whole inshore fishery — bigger than Onslow, smaller than Broome — with the run-in and run-out the productive windows. Easterlies dominate the dry season until about late August, when westerly sea breezes take over, and afternoons are the windier half of the day, so morning launches are the working hours. Cyclone season runs November to April with serious storm risk. Nickol Bay and the creeks colour up after a blow and through the build-up; winter water is clearer.
What Anglers Target Here
Anglers fishing Karratha (Nickol Bay / Hearson's Cove) typically time sessions around the tide for king threadfin salmon, mangrove jack, black jewfish, queenfish, and giant trevally.
Tide Questions, Answered
- What time is high tide at Karratha (Nickol Bay / Hearson's Cove) today?
- Today's high tides at Karratha (Nickol Bay / Hearson's Cove) are at 5:50 am and 7:25 pm.
- What time is low tide at Karratha (Nickol Bay / Hearson's Cove) today?
- Today's low tide at Karratha (Nickol Bay / Hearson's Cove) is at 12:20 pm.
- Is Karratha (Nickol Bay / Hearson's Cove) on a spring or neap tide this week?
- Today's tides at Karratha (Nickol Bay / Hearson's Cove) sit in the spring band — peak-to-trough range about 1.49 m (moon 33% illuminated).
- When is the best tide to fish Karratha (Nickol Bay / Hearson's Cove)?
- Tides run four to five metres on the springs and shape the whole inshore fishery — bigger than Onslow, smaller than Broome — with the run-in and run-out the productive windows. Easterlies dominate the dry season until about late August, when westerly sea breezes take over, and afternoons are the windier half of the day, so morning launches are the working hours. Cyclone season runs November to April with serious storm risk. Nickol Bay and the creeks colour up after a blow and through the build-up; winter water is clearer. Today's peak bite window runs 6:00 pm–9:00 pm.