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Tide times at Elliott Heads (Elliott River Mouth)

Monday 26 October 2026 · Australia/Brisbane

Tide now — water rising, 4 h 2 m to next high (7:55 am)

Today's High and Low Tides at Elliott Heads (Elliott River Mouth)

Today Time Height (m)
Low 1:40 am -1.05
High 7:55 am 1.84
Low 2:21 pm -0.82
High 8:00 pm 1.51

Sun, Moon and Bite Times at Elliott Heads (Elliott River Mouth) Today

Sun
↑ 5:06 am · ↓ 6:01 pm
Moon
↑ 6:12 pm · ↓ 4:37 am
Moon phase
Full · 100%
Sea temp
24.3°C
Swell (max)
flat
Best bite
4:00 am–6:00 am

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Sea-Level Curve · Today

Day Timeline
Major Minor Tide Twilight
First light 4:43 am Last light 6:24 pm
Low 1:40 am High 7:55 am Low 2:21 pm High 8:00 pm

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

Swell · Next 7 Days at Elliott Heads (Elliott River Mouth)

Day Max swell Period Direction
Mon 26 Oct Today flat — —
Tue 27 Oct flat — —
Wed 28 Oct flat — —
Thu 29 Oct flat — —
Fri 30 Oct flat — —
Sat 31 Oct flat — —
Sun 1 Nov flat — —

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

Next 10 Days at Elliott Heads (Elliott River Mouth)

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Heights are metres above or below mean sea level, not the LAT datum Queensland's tide tables use, so lows read lower (often below zero) than in the official tables.

Tide data currently runs to Wednesday 4 November — the marine model adds a day as each one passes.

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About Elliott Heads (Elliott River Mouth)

Elliott Heads is the seaside village where the Elliott River meets the coast south of Bargara, and the river mouth is its fishing heart.

Tide Character & Spring–Neap Outlook

Today's tides at Elliott Heads (Elliott River Mouth) sit in the spring band — peak-to-trough range about 2.89 m (moon 100% illuminated).

Across the next 7 days at Elliott Heads (Elliott River Mouth), the average peak-to-trough tide range is about 2.6 m. The biggest swing this week falls on Tuesday (~3.01 m).

Across the next 10 days, the biggest spring tides at Elliott Heads (Elliott River Mouth) peak around Tuesday 27 Oct at about 3.01 m (around the full moon), and the smallest neap tides fall around Sunday 1 Nov at about 1.98 m.

Best Tide State to Fish Elliott Heads (Elliott River Mouth)

The mouth faces east, so a south-easterly blows across it and is fishable in light to moderate strength; a strong onshore wind roughens the bar and colours the water. The run-out tide is the flathead tide, as baitfish and prawns drain off the flats into the channels. Clear water after a few calm days is best for the lure fishing; after heavy rain the river runs dirty for days.

What Anglers Target Here

Anglers fishing Elliott Heads (Elliott River Mouth) typically time sessions around the tide for dusky flathead, sand whiting, yellowfin bream, mangrove jack, and barramundi.

Tide Questions, Answered

What time is high tide at Elliott Heads (Elliott River Mouth) today?
Today's high tides at Elliott Heads (Elliott River Mouth) are at 7:55 am and 8:00 pm.
What time is low tide at Elliott Heads (Elliott River Mouth) today?
Today's low tides at Elliott Heads (Elliott River Mouth) are at 1:40 am and 2:21 pm.
Is Elliott Heads (Elliott River Mouth) on a spring or neap tide this week?
Today's tides at Elliott Heads (Elliott River Mouth) sit in the spring band — peak-to-trough range about 2.89 m (moon 100% illuminated).
When is the best tide to fish Elliott Heads (Elliott River Mouth)?
The mouth faces east, so a south-easterly blows across it and is fishable in light to moderate strength; a strong onshore wind roughens the bar and colours the water. The run-out tide is the flathead tide, as baitfish and prawns drain off the flats into the channels. Clear water after a few calm days is best for the lure fishing; after heavy rain the river runs dirty for days. Today's peak bite window runs 4:00 am–6:00 am.

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