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Tide times at Ben Buckler (North Bondi)

Monday 14 September 2026 · Australia/Sydney

Tide now — water falling, 4 h 58 m to next low (3:44 pm)

Today's high and low tides at Ben Buckler (North Bondi)

Today Time Height (m)
Low 3:09 am -0.5
High 9:34 am 0.72
Low 3:44 pm -0.39
High 9:44 pm 0.54

Sun, moon and bite times at Ben Buckler (North Bondi) today

Sun
↑ 5:56 am · ↓ 5:45 pm
Moon
↑ 7:13 am · ↓ 8:59 pm
Moon phase
Waxing Crescent · 6%
Sea temp
17.9°C
Swell (max)
0.9 m @ 5 s NE
Best bite
5:30 pm–7:00 pm

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Sea-level curve · today

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

Swell · next 7 days at Ben Buckler (North Bondi)

Day Max swell Period Direction
Mon 14 Sep Today 0.9 m 5 s NE
Tue 15 Sep 1.0 m 7 s S
Wed 16 Sep 1.7 m 8 s S
Thu 17 Sep 1.8 m 8 s S
Fri 18 Sep 1.2 m 8 s SE
Sat 19 Sep 0.9 m 9 s S
Sun 20 Sep 0.5 m 9 s S

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

Next 14 days at Ben Buckler (North Bondi)

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About Ben Buckler (North Bondi)

Ben Buckler is the rock platform under the northern headland of Bondi Beach, where the sandstone drops into deep, washy water that has been fished for tailor, salmon and luderick for as long as anyone can remember.

Tide character & fortnight outlook

Today's tides at Ben Buckler (North Bondi) sit in the spring band — peak-to-trough range about 1.22 m (moon 6% illuminated).

Across the next 7 days at Ben Buckler (North Bondi), the average peak-to-trough tide range is about 0.94 m. The biggest swing this week falls on Monday (~1.22 m).

Across the next fortnight, the biggest spring tides at Ben Buckler (North Bondi) peak around Monday 14 Sep at about 1.22 m, and the smallest neap tides fall around Saturday 19 Sep at about 0.75 m.

Best tide state to fish Ben Buckler (North Bondi)

This ledge wants a small, settled swell — under about 1 to 1.5 metres — and a light to moderate westerly or northwesterly that blows offshore and flattens the platform. It fishes best on a rising tide into low light. Anything over about 2 metres, or a building easterly or southerly sea, washes the ledges and turns the spot dangerous. Check the Sydney coastal swell and tide forecast the night before and again at the car — if the lower rocks are already taking water, the session is off.

What anglers target here

Anglers fishing Ben Buckler (North Bondi) typically time sessions around the tide for tailor, australian salmon, luderick, rock blackfish, and skipjack trevally (skippy).

Tide questions, answered

What time is high tide at Ben Buckler (North Bondi) today?
Today's high tides at Ben Buckler (North Bondi) are at 9:34 am and 9:44 pm.
What time is low tide at Ben Buckler (North Bondi) today?
Today's low tides at Ben Buckler (North Bondi) are at 3:09 am and 3:44 pm.
Is Ben Buckler (North Bondi) on a spring or neap tide this week?
Today's tides at Ben Buckler (North Bondi) sit in the spring band — peak-to-trough range about 1.22 m (moon 6% illuminated).
When is the best tide to fish Ben Buckler (North Bondi)?
This ledge wants a small, settled swell — under about 1 to 1.5 metres — and a light to moderate westerly or northwesterly that blows offshore and flattens the platform. It fishes best on a rising tide into low light. Anything over about 2 metres, or a building easterly or southerly sea, washes the ledges and turns the spot dangerous. Check the Sydney coastal swell and tide forecast the night before and again at the car — if the lower rocks are already taking water, the session is off. Today's peak bite window runs 5:30 pm–7:00 pm.

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