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Tide times at Clifton Gardens (Chowder Bay)

Thursday 29 October 2026 · Australia/Sydney

Tide now — water falling, 4 h 34 m to next low (5:44 pm)

Today's High and Low Tides at Clifton Gardens (Chowder Bay)

Today Time Height (m)
Low 4:21 am -0.37
High 10:56 am 1.03
Low 5:44 pm -0.55
High 11:43 pm 0.45

Sun, Moon and Bite Times at Clifton Gardens (Chowder Bay) Today

Sun
↑ 5:57 am · ↓ 7:20 pm
Moon
↑ 11:10 pm · ↓ 7:43 am
Moon phase
Waning Gibbous · 91%
Sea temp
18.9°C
Swell (max)
1.5 m @ 8 s SE
Best bite
2:30 am–7:00 am

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Sea-Level Curve · Today

Day Timeline
Major Minor Tide Twilight
First light 5:32 am Last light 7:45 pm
Low 4:21 am High 10:56 am Low 5:44 pm

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

Swell · Next 7 Days at Clifton Gardens (Chowder Bay)

Day Max swell Period Direction
Thu 29 Oct Today 1.5 m 8 s SE
Fri 30 Oct 1.4 m 9 s SE
Sat 31 Oct 0.9 m 10 s S
Sun 1 Nov 0.7 m 5 s NE
Mon 2 Nov 0.5 m 4 s E
Tue 3 Nov 0.9 m 5 s NE
Wed 4 Nov 0.7 m 5 s NE

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

Next 10 Days at Clifton Gardens (Chowder Bay)

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Tide data currently runs to Saturday 7 November — the marine model adds a day as each one passes.

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About Clifton Gardens (Chowder Bay)

Clifton Gardens is the rare Sydney Harbour spot that works for a family picnic and a serious squid session on the same afternoon.

Tide Character & Spring–Neap Outlook

Today's tides at Clifton Gardens (Chowder Bay) sit in the spring band — peak-to-trough range about 1.58 m (moon 91% illuminated).

Across the next 7 days at Clifton Gardens (Chowder Bay), the average peak-to-trough tide range is about 1.33 m. The biggest swing this week falls on Thursday (~1.58 m).

Across the next 10 days, the biggest spring tides at Clifton Gardens (Chowder Bay) peak around Thursday 29 Oct at about 1.58 m, and the smallest neap tides fall around Thursday 5 Nov at about 0.93 m.

Best Tide State to Fish Clifton Gardens (Chowder Bay)

Tucked into Chowder Bay on the harbour's north shore, Clifton Gardens is well sheltered and fishes in most conditions short of a strong southerly funnelling up the bay. There is effectively no ocean swell here, so it is a reliable fallback when the open coast and the headlands are blown out. The bite keys off tide far more than wind — a moving tide through the change at dawn or dusk is the window for squid, kingfish and luderick alike, while dead slack water is usually flat. Heavy rain colours the harbour and slows the squid; give it a day or two to clear.

What Anglers Target Here

Anglers fishing Clifton Gardens (Chowder Bay) typically time sessions around the tide for southern calamari (squid), yellowfin bream, luderick, silver trevally, and yellowtail kingfish.

Tide Questions, Answered

What time is high tide at Clifton Gardens (Chowder Bay) today?
Today's high tides at Clifton Gardens (Chowder Bay) are at 10:56 am and 11:43 pm.
What time is low tide at Clifton Gardens (Chowder Bay) today?
Today's low tides at Clifton Gardens (Chowder Bay) are at 4:21 am and 5:44 pm.
Is Clifton Gardens (Chowder Bay) on a spring or neap tide this week?
Today's tides at Clifton Gardens (Chowder Bay) sit in the spring band — peak-to-trough range about 1.58 m (moon 91% illuminated).
When is the best tide to fish Clifton Gardens (Chowder Bay)?
Tucked into Chowder Bay on the harbour's north shore, Clifton Gardens is well sheltered and fishes in most conditions short of a strong southerly funnelling up the bay. There is effectively no ocean swell here, so it is a reliable fallback when the open coast and the headlands are blown out. The bite keys off tide far more than wind — a moving tide through the change at dawn or dusk is the window for squid, kingfish and luderick alike, while dead slack water is usually flat. Heavy rain colours the harbour and slows the squid; give it a day or two to clear. Today's peak bite window runs 2:30 am–7:00 am.

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