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Tide times at Kangaroo Point Cliffs (Brisbane River)

Monday 26 October 2026 · Australia/Brisbane

Heights and times on this page are a model estimate. The model reads the open-sea tide, not this inlet's, so the real change here can come up to about two hours later and its range is different. Use the BoM tide tables for Queensland for this area.

Tide now — water rising, 4 h 18 m to next high (8:10 am)

Today's High and Low Tides at Kangaroo Point Cliffs (Brisbane River)

Today Time Height (m)
Low 1:58 am -0.92
High 8:10 am 1.59
Low 2:37 pm -0.74
High 8:19 pm 1.25

Sun, Moon and Bite Times at Kangaroo Point Cliffs (Brisbane River) Today

Sun
↑ 5:01 am · ↓ 6:02 pm
Moon
↑ 6:14 pm · ↓ 4:32 am
Moon phase
Full · 100%
Sea temp
22.9°C
Best bite
5:30 pm–9:00 pm

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Sea-Level Curve · Today

Day Timeline
Major Minor Tide Twilight
First light 4:38 am Last light 6:26 pm
Low 1:58 am High 8:10 am Low 2:37 pm High 8:19 pm

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

Next 10 Days at Kangaroo Point Cliffs (Brisbane River)

Tap a day to open the full hourly forecast for Kangaroo Point Cliffs (Brisbane River).

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 Kangaroo Point Cliffs (Brisbane River)

The riverwalk at the foot of the Kangaroo Point Cliffs puts you on the bank of the Brisbane River directly across from the City Botanic Gardens, about as central as fishing gets in Australia.

Tide Character & Spring–Neap Outlook

Today's tides at Kangaroo Point Cliffs (Brisbane River) sit in the spring band — peak-to-trough range about 2.51 m (moon 100% illuminated).

Across the next 7 days at Kangaroo Point Cliffs (Brisbane River), the average peak-to-trough tide range is about 2.3 m. The biggest swing this week falls on Tuesday (~2.61 m).

Across the next 10 days, the biggest spring tides at Kangaroo Point Cliffs (Brisbane River) peak around Tuesday 27 Oct at about 2.61 m (around the full moon), and the smallest neap tides fall around Sunday 1 Nov at about 1.76 m.

Best Tide State to Fish Kangaroo Point Cliffs (Brisbane River)

The river is sheltered from the sea breeze, so wind matters less than tide and rain. Heavy rain in the catchment turns the river into a fast-moving flood that shuts the fishing down until it clears. The tidal flow is strongest on the big spring tides; the neaps are easier to fish with lures. Clearer water in the dry season is better for lure fishing.

What Anglers Target Here

Anglers fishing Kangaroo Point Cliffs (Brisbane River) typically time sessions around the tide for king threadfin, mulloway (jewfish), yellowfin bream, dusky flathead, and mangrove jack.

Tide Questions, Answered

What time is high tide at Kangaroo Point Cliffs (Brisbane River) today?
Today's high tides at Kangaroo Point Cliffs (Brisbane River) are at 8:10 am and 8:19 pm.
What time is low tide at Kangaroo Point Cliffs (Brisbane River) today?
Today's low tides at Kangaroo Point Cliffs (Brisbane River) are at 1:58 am and 2:37 pm.
Is Kangaroo Point Cliffs (Brisbane River) on a spring or neap tide this week?
Today's tides at Kangaroo Point Cliffs (Brisbane River) sit in the spring band — peak-to-trough range about 2.51 m (moon 100% illuminated).
When is the best tide to fish Kangaroo Point Cliffs (Brisbane River)?
The river is sheltered from the sea breeze, so wind matters less than tide and rain. Heavy rain in the catchment turns the river into a fast-moving flood that shuts the fishing down until it clears. The tidal flow is strongest on the big spring tides; the neaps are easier to fish with lures. Clearer water in the dry season is better for lure fishing. Today's peak bite window runs 5:30 pm–9:00 pm.

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