Tide times at Port Augusta Foreshore Jetty
Today's High and Low Tides at Port Augusta Foreshore Jetty
| Today | Time | Height (m) |
|---|---|---|
| 3:38 am | -0.59 | |
| High | 9:50 am | 0.69 |
| 4:47 pm | -0.7 | |
| High | 10:00 pm | -0.05 |
Sun, Moon and Bite Times at Port Augusta Foreshore Jetty Today
- ↑ 6:35 am · ↓ 7:33 pm
- ↑ 11:43 am · ↓ 1:44 am
- First Quarter · 43%
- 20.9°C
- 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Sea-Level Curve · Today
Next 14 Days at Port Augusta Foreshore Jetty
| Day | 1st High | 1st Low | Range (m) | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 18 Oct Today | 9:50 am (0.69 m) | 3:38 am (-0.59 m) | 1.39 | |
| Mon 19 Oct | 10:27 am (0.38 m) | 3:53 am (-0.57 m) | 0.95 | |
| Tue 20 Oct | 10:30 am (0.58 m) | 12:34 am (-0.23 m) | 0.86 | |
| Wed 21 Oct | 7:38 am (0.47 m) | 1:00 pm (0.03 m) | 0.44 | |
| Thu 22 Oct | 6:00 am (0.39 m) | 12:16 pm (-0.4 m) | 0.92 | |
| Fri 23 Oct | 6:20 am (0.67 m) | 12:20 pm (-0.39 m) | 1.52 | |
| Sat 24 Oct | 6:24 am (1.14 m) | 12:47 am (-0.41 m) | 2.15 | |
| Sun 25 Oct | 6:51 am (1.23 m) | 1:11 am (-0.7 m) | 2.59 | |
| Mon 26 Oct | 7:09 am (1.63 m) | 1:44 am (-0.1 m) | 3.21 | |
| Tue 27 Oct | 7:40 am (1.41 m) | 2:07 am (-0.72 m) | 3.21 | |
| Wed 28 Oct | 8:02 am (1.33 m) | 2:28 am (-0.7 m) | 2.03 | |
| Thu 29 Oct | — | — | — | |
| Fri 30 Oct | — | — | — | |
| Sat 31 Oct | — | — | — |
About Port Augusta Foreshore Jetty
Tide Character & Fortnight Outlook
Today's tides at Port Augusta Foreshore Jetty sit in the spring band — peak-to-trough range about 1.39 m (moon 43% illuminated).
Across the next 7 days at Port Augusta Foreshore Jetty, the average peak-to-trough tide range is about 1.18 m. The biggest swing this week falls on Saturday (~2.15 m).
Across the next fortnight, the biggest spring tides at Port Augusta Foreshore Jetty peak around Monday 26 Oct at about 3.21 m (around the full moon), and the smallest neap tides fall around Wednesday 21 Oct at about 0.44 m.
Best Tide State to Fish Port Augusta Foreshore Jetty
Everything here inverts the usual advice. Winter is the productive season at the head of the gulf — gar, flathead and King George whiting all fish better in the cold, and the kingfish run is June to October — while summer heat warms the shallows enough to push fish deeper and make afternoon tides a waste of time. The summer game is early, on a morning high draining off the mangrove edges. Water clarity matters enormously for yellowfin whiting, which want calm and clear and will not tolerate dirty water. Tidal range at the top of a 300 km gulf is large and drives everything, and Spencer Gulf still runs its fortnightly dodge, which parks the water for a day. The bloodworm run after the July new moon flattens the bite for a spell, which is normal rather than bad luck.
What Anglers Target Here
Anglers fishing Port Augusta Foreshore Jetty typically time sessions around the tide for southern garfish, australian herring (tommy ruff), blue swimmer crab, yellowfin whiting, and flathead.
Tide Questions, Answered
- What time is high tide at Port Augusta Foreshore Jetty today?
- Today's high tides at Port Augusta Foreshore Jetty are at 9:50 am and 10:00 pm.
- What time is low tide at Port Augusta Foreshore Jetty today?
- Today's low tides at Port Augusta Foreshore Jetty are at 3:38 am and 4:47 pm.
- Is Port Augusta Foreshore Jetty on a spring or neap tide this week?
- Today's tides at Port Augusta Foreshore Jetty sit in the spring band — peak-to-trough range about 1.39 m (moon 43% illuminated).
- When is the best tide to fish Port Augusta Foreshore Jetty?
- Everything here inverts the usual advice. Winter is the productive season at the head of the gulf — gar, flathead and King George whiting all fish better in the cold, and the kingfish run is June to October — while summer heat warms the shallows enough to push fish deeper and make afternoon tides a waste of time. The summer game is early, on a morning high draining off the mangrove edges. Water clarity matters enormously for yellowfin whiting, which want calm and clear and will not tolerate dirty water. Tidal range at the top of a 300 km gulf is large and drives everything, and Spencer Gulf still runs its fortnightly dodge, which parks the water for a day. The bloodworm run after the July new moon flattens the bite for a spell, which is normal rather than bad luck. Today's peak bite window runs 5:00 pm–9:00 pm.