Tide times at Yanchep Lagoon
Tide now — water falling, 3 h 0 m to next low (7:00 am)
Today's high and low tides at Yanchep Lagoon
| Today | Time | Height (m) |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 am | -0.22 | |
| High | 9:45 pm | 0.38 |
Sun, moon and bite times at Yanchep Lagoon today
- ↑ 5:40 am · ↓ 6:27 pm
- ↑ 6:47 am · ↓ 9:10 pm
- New · 4%
- 18.9°C
- 1.8 m @ 10 s SW
- 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Sea-level curve · today
Swell · next 7 days at Yanchep Lagoon
| Day | Max swell | Period | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 13 Oct Today | 1.8 m | 10 s | SW |
| Wed 14 Oct | 1.2 m | 10 s | SW |
| Thu 15 Oct | 1.0 m | 6 s | W |
| Fri 16 Oct | 1.8 m | 10 s | SW |
| Sat 17 Oct | 2.8 m | 12 s | SW |
| Sun 18 Oct | 2.6 m | 11 s | SW |
| Mon 19 Oct | 2.3 m | 11 s | SW |
Next 14 days at Yanchep Lagoon
| Day | 1st High | 1st Low | Range (m) | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 13 Oct Today | 9:45 pm (0.38 m) | 7:00 am (-0.22 m) | 0.6 | |
| Wed 14 Oct | 10:00 pm (0.55 m) | 6:30 am (-0.11 m) | 0.66 | |
| Thu 15 Oct | 12:30 pm (0.04 m) | 10:30 am (0.02 m) | 0.48 | |
| Fri 16 Oct | 10:50 pm (0.46 m) | 10:30 am (-0.03 m) | 0.49 | |
| Sat 17 Oct | 11:10 pm (0.44 m) | 11:30 am (-0.04 m) | 0.48 | |
| Sun 18 Oct | 11:30 pm (0.34 m) | 12:30 pm (-0.03 m) | 0.37 | |
| Mon 19 Oct | — | 12:30 pm (-0.11 m) | — | |
| Tue 20 Oct | 12:30 am (0.25 m) | 12:30 pm (-0.06 m) | 0.31 | |
| Wed 21 Oct | 2:30 am (0.28 m) | — | 0.01 | |
| Thu 22 Oct | — | — | — | |
| Fri 23 Oct | — | — | — | |
| Sat 24 Oct | — | — | — | |
| Sun 25 Oct | — | — | — | |
| Mon 26 Oct | — | — | — |
About Yanchep Lagoon
Tide character & fortnight outlook
Today's tides at Yanchep Lagoon sit in the spring band — peak-to-trough range about 0.6 m (moon 4% illuminated).
Across the next 7 days at Yanchep Lagoon, the average peak-to-trough tide range is about 0.51 m. The biggest swing this week falls on Wednesday (~0.66 m).
Across the next fortnight, the biggest spring tides at Yanchep Lagoon peak around Wednesday 14 Oct at about 0.66 m, and the smallest neap tides fall around Wednesday 21 Oct at about 0.01 m.
Best tide state to fish Yanchep Lagoon
West-facing protected lagoon inside an outer reef. The reef takes the brunt of incoming SW swell; lagoon water stays calm and fishable in conditions that shut down open beaches. Wind off the land, water like glass — until it isn't. Afternoon Fremantle Doctor blows across but the lagoon stays manageable. Water clarity is generally excellent inside the lagoon; reduces only in extreme storm conditions. The reef edges fish best on tide changes when current pushes bait through.
What anglers target here
Anglers fishing Yanchep Lagoon typically time sessions around the tide for tailor, king george whiting, australian herring, australian salmon, and western school whiting.
Tide questions, answered
- What time is high tide at Yanchep Lagoon today?
- Today's high tide at Yanchep Lagoon is at 9:45 pm.
- What time is low tide at Yanchep Lagoon today?
- Today's low tide at Yanchep Lagoon is at 7:00 am.
- Is Yanchep Lagoon on a spring or neap tide this week?
- Today's tides at Yanchep Lagoon sit in the spring band — peak-to-trough range about 0.6 m (moon 4% illuminated).
- When is the best tide to fish Yanchep Lagoon?
- West-facing protected lagoon inside an outer reef. The reef takes the brunt of incoming SW swell; lagoon water stays calm and fishable in conditions that shut down open beaches. Wind off the land, water like glass — until it isn't. Afternoon Fremantle Doctor blows across but the lagoon stays manageable. Water clarity is generally excellent inside the lagoon; reduces only in extreme storm conditions. The reef edges fish best on tide changes when current pushes bait through. Today's peak bite window runs 6:00 pm–8:00 pm.