Tide times at Kennett River (Mouth & Beach)
These are ocean tide times at the entrance. The entrance is often closed to the sea, and while it is shut the water inside does not follow them.
Tide now — water rising, 4 h 23 m to next high (4:11 pm)
Today's High and Low Tides at Kennett River (Mouth & Beach)
| Today | Time | Height (m) |
|---|---|---|
| High | 4:34 am | 0.7 |
| 10:20 am | -0.56 | |
| High | 4:11 pm | 0.32 |
| 10:14 pm | -1.02 |
Sun, Moon and Bite Times at Kennett River (Mouth & Beach) Today
- ↑ 6:36 am · ↓ 7:44 pm
- ↑ 10:29 am · ↓ 1:24 am
- First Quarter · 32%
- 14.9°C
- 0.7 m @ 7 s SW
- 5:00 am–7:30 am
Sea-Level Curve · Today
Swell · Next 7 Days at Kennett River (Mouth & Beach)
| Day | Max swell | Period | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 17 Oct Today | 0.7 m | 7 s | SW |
| Sun 18 Oct | 0.6 m | 9 s | SW |
| Mon 19 Oct | 1.0 m | 11 s | SW |
| Tue 20 Oct | 1.0 m | 11 s | SW |
| Wed 21 Oct | 1.4 m | 11 s | SW |
| Thu 22 Oct | 1.7 m | 12 s | SW |
| Fri 23 Oct | 1.8 m | 12 s | SW |
Next 14 Days at Kennett River (Mouth & Beach)
| Day | 1st High | 1st Low | Range (m) | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 17 Oct Today | 4:34 am (0.7 m) | 10:20 am (-0.56 m) | 1.72 | |
| Sun 18 Oct | 5:13 am (0.64 m) | 10:53 am (-0.48 m) | 1.56 | |
| Mon 19 Oct | 5:45 am (0.57 m) | 11:26 am (-0.4 m) | 1.35 | |
| Tue 20 Oct | 6:28 am (0.52 m) | 12:09 pm (-0.27 m) | 0.79 | |
| Wed 21 Oct | 7:10 am (0.44 m) | 12:04 am (-0.62 m) | 1.06 | |
| Thu 22 Oct | 8:11 am (0.37 m) | 12:51 am (-0.51 m) | 0.88 | |
| Fri 23 Oct | 9:12 am (0.48 m) | 1:51 am (-0.23 m) | 0.71 | |
| Sat 24 Oct | 10:00 am (0.34 m) | 3:30 am (-0.18 m) | 0.75 | |
| Sun 25 Oct | 11:14 am (0.27 m) | 5:09 am (-0.27 m) | 0.77 | |
| Mon 26 Oct | 12:05 am (0.55 m) | 6:10 am (-0.23 m) | 0.78 | |
| Tue 27 Oct | — | — | — | |
| Wed 28 Oct | — | — | — | |
| Thu 29 Oct | — | — | — | |
| Fri 30 Oct | — | — | — |
About Kennett River (Mouth & Beach)
Tide Character & Fortnight Outlook
Today's tides at Kennett River (Mouth & Beach) sit in the spring band — peak-to-trough range about 1.72 m (moon 32% illuminated).
Across the next 7 days at Kennett River (Mouth & Beach), the average peak-to-trough tide range is about 1.15 m. The biggest swing this week falls on Saturday (~1.72 m).
Across the next fortnight, the biggest spring tides at Kennett River (Mouth & Beach) peak around Saturday 17 Oct at about 1.72 m, and the smallest neap tides fall around Friday 23 Oct at about 0.71 m.
Best Tide State to Fish Kennett River (Mouth & Beach)
The beach faces south-east and takes swell wrapping around Cape Otway, so it can be calm on a northerly day and messy in a south-easterly. The creek is sheltered but small and shallow, and clarity changes after rain. Low light and a moving tide are best on the beach. After heavy rain the creek runs dirty and the fishing slows.
What Anglers Target Here
Anglers fishing Kennett River (Mouth & Beach) typically time sessions around the tide for australian salmon, black bream, yelloweye mullet, and flounder.
Tide Questions, Answered
- What time is high tide at Kennett River (Mouth & Beach) today?
- Today's high tides at Kennett River (Mouth & Beach) are at 4:34 am and 4:11 pm.
- What time is low tide at Kennett River (Mouth & Beach) today?
- Today's low tides at Kennett River (Mouth & Beach) are at 10:20 am and 10:14 pm.
- Is Kennett River (Mouth & Beach) on a spring or neap tide this week?
- Today's tides at Kennett River (Mouth & Beach) sit in the spring band — peak-to-trough range about 1.72 m (moon 32% illuminated).
- When is the best tide to fish Kennett River (Mouth & Beach)?
- The beach faces south-east and takes swell wrapping around Cape Otway, so it can be calm on a northerly day and messy in a south-easterly. The creek is sheltered but small and shallow, and clarity changes after rain. Low light and a moving tide are best on the beach. After heavy rain the creek runs dirty and the fishing slows. Today's peak bite window runs 5:00 am–7:30 am.