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Tide times at Gunnamatta Beach

Saturday 17 October 2026 · Australia/Melbourne

Tide now — water rising, 4 h 45 m to next high (4:35 pm)

Today's High and Low Tides at Gunnamatta Beach

Today Time Height (m)
High 4:51 am 0.92
Low 10:38 am -0.76
High 4:35 pm 0.54
Low 10:37 pm -1.26

Sun, Moon and Bite Times at Gunnamatta Beach Today

Sun
↑ 6:32 am · ↓ 7:40 pm
Moon
↑ 10:26 am · ↓ 1:19 am
Moon phase
First Quarter · 32%
Sea temp
15.2°C
Swell (max)
0.7 m @ 10 s SW
Best bite
5:30 am–7:30 am

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Sea-Level Curve · Today

Day Timeline
Major Minor Tide Twilight
First light 6:05 am Last light 8:07 pm
High 4:51 am Low 10:38 am High 4:35 pm Low 10:37 pm

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

Swell · Next 7 Days at Gunnamatta Beach

Day Max swell Period Direction
Sat 17 Oct Today 0.7 m 10 s SW
Sun 18 Oct 0.6 m 11 s SW
Mon 19 Oct 1.1 m 11 s SW
Tue 20 Oct 1.1 m 11 s SW
Wed 21 Oct 1.4 m 11 s SW
Thu 22 Oct 1.9 m 12 s SW
Fri 23 Oct 1.9 m 12 s SW

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

Next 14 Days at Gunnamatta Beach

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About Gunnamatta Beach

Gunnamatta is the most popular surf beach in Mornington Peninsula National Park, and ocean fishing is common here thanks to the deep rip holes, gutters and reefs.

Tide Character & Fortnight Outlook

Today's tides at Gunnamatta Beach sit in the spring band — peak-to-trough range about 2.18 m (moon 32% illuminated).

Across the next 7 days at Gunnamatta Beach, the average peak-to-trough tide range is about 1.59 m. The biggest swing this week falls on Saturday (~2.18 m).

Across the next fortnight, the biggest spring tides at Gunnamatta Beach peak around Saturday 17 Oct at about 2.18 m, and the smallest neap tides fall around Monday 26 Oct at about 1.06 m.

Best Tide State to Fish Gunnamatta Beach

Gunnamatta takes Bass Strait swell head-on. A moderate swell carves the gutters; a big swell makes it dangerous and the beach is best left alone. Northerly winds are offshore and ideal; a strong southerly or south-westerly blows it out. Dawn and dusk on a rising tide are the windows.

What Anglers Target Here

Anglers fishing Gunnamatta Beach typically time sessions around the tide for australian salmon, snapper, king george whiting, and gummy shark.

Tide Questions, Answered

What time is high tide at Gunnamatta Beach today?
Today's high tides at Gunnamatta Beach are at 4:51 am and 4:35 pm.
What time is low tide at Gunnamatta Beach today?
Today's low tides at Gunnamatta Beach are at 10:38 am and 10:37 pm.
Is Gunnamatta Beach on a spring or neap tide this week?
Today's tides at Gunnamatta Beach sit in the spring band — peak-to-trough range about 2.18 m (moon 32% illuminated).
When is the best tide to fish Gunnamatta Beach?
Gunnamatta takes Bass Strait swell head-on. A moderate swell carves the gutters; a big swell makes it dangerous and the beach is best left alone. Northerly winds are offshore and ideal; a strong southerly or south-westerly blows it out. Dawn and dusk on a rising tide are the windows. Today's peak bite window runs 5:30 am–7:30 am.

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