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Tide times at Port Augusta Foreshore Jetty

Thursday 3 September 2026 · Australia/Adelaide

Tide now — water rising, 49 m to next high (9:00 pm)

Today's high and low tides at Port Augusta Foreshore Jetty

Today Time Height (m)
Low 2:42 am -0.68
High 8:58 am 1.26
Low 3:50 pm -0.8
High 9:00 pm 0.14

Sun, moon and bite times at Port Augusta Foreshore Jetty today

Sun
↑ 6:34 am · ↓ 6:03 pm
Moon
↑ — · ↓ 9:41 am
Moon phase
Last Quarter · 64%
Sea temp
16.5°C
Best bite
4:00 pm–7:00 pm

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Sea-level curve · today

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

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About Port Augusta Foreshore Jetty

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Tide character & fortnight outlook

Today's tides at Port Augusta Foreshore Jetty sit in the spring band — peak-to-trough range about 2.06 m (moon 64% illuminated).

Across the next 7 days at Port Augusta Foreshore Jetty, the average peak-to-trough tide range is about 1.78 m. The biggest swing this week falls on Thursday (~2.06 m).

Across the next fortnight, the biggest spring tides at Port Augusta Foreshore Jetty peak around Friday 11 Sep at about 2.52 m (around the new moon), and the smallest neap tides fall around Monday 7 Sep at about 1.24 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 garfish, australian herring, blue swimmer crab, yellowfin whiting (sand 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 8:58 am and 9:00 pm.
What time is low tide at Port Augusta Foreshore Jetty today?
Today's low tides at Port Augusta Foreshore Jetty are at 2:42 am and 3:50 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 2.06 m (moon 64% 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 4:00 pm–7:00 pm.

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