Tide times at Painkalac Creek (Aireys Inlet)
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.
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 Victoria for this area.
Tide now — water rising, 4 h 33 m to next high (4:24 pm)
Today's High and Low Tides at Painkalac Creek (Aireys Inlet)
| Today | Time | Height (m) |
|---|---|---|
| High | 4:40 am | 0.82 |
| 10:26 am | -0.68 | |
| High | 4:24 pm | 0.44 |
| 10:24 pm | -1.16 |
Sun, Moon and Bite Times at Painkalac Creek (Aireys Inlet) Today
- ↑ 6:35 am · ↓ 7:43 pm
- ↑ 10:29 am · ↓ 1:23 am
- First Quarter · 32%
- 15.2°C
- 0.7 m @ 6 s SE
- 5:00 am–7:30 am
Sea-Level Curve · Today
Swell · Next 7 Days at Painkalac Creek (Aireys Inlet)
| Day | Max swell | Period | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 17 Oct Today | 0.7 m | 6 s | SE |
| Sun 18 Oct | 0.5 m | 6 s | S |
| Mon 19 Oct | 0.8 m | 11 s | SW |
| Tue 20 Oct | 0.8 m | 11 s | SW |
| Wed 21 Oct | 1.1 m | 11 s | SW |
| Thu 22 Oct | 1.3 m | 11 s | SW |
| Fri 23 Oct | 1.4 m | 12 s | SW |
Next 14 Days at Painkalac Creek (Aireys Inlet)
| Day | 1st High | 1st Low | Range (m) | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 17 Oct Today | 4:40 am (0.82 m) | 10:26 am (-0.68 m) | 1.98 | |
| Sun 18 Oct | 5:16 am (0.77 m) | 10:57 am (-0.6 m) | 1.83 | |
| Mon 19 Oct | 5:51 am (0.68 m) | 11:33 am (-0.52 m) | 1.6 | |
| Tue 20 Oct | 6:32 am (0.63 m) | 12:14 pm (-0.39 m) | 1.02 | |
| Wed 21 Oct | 7:13 am (0.56 m) | 12:17 am (-0.75 m) | 1.31 | |
| Thu 22 Oct | 8:09 am (0.47 m) | 1:04 am (-0.65 m) | 1.12 | |
| Fri 23 Oct | 9:09 am (0.59 m) | 2:04 am (-0.36 m) | 0.95 | |
| Sat 24 Oct | 9:55 am (0.45 m) | 3:28 am (-0.28 m) | 0.92 | |
| Sun 25 Oct | 11:08 am (0.36 m) | 4:50 am (-0.36 m) | 0.95 | |
| Mon 26 Oct | 12:04 am (0.62 m) | 5:55 am (-0.31 m) | 0.93 | |
| Tue 27 Oct | — | — | — | |
| Wed 28 Oct | — | — | — | |
| Thu 29 Oct | — | — | — | |
| Fri 30 Oct | — | — | — |
About Painkalac Creek (Aireys Inlet)
Tide Character & Fortnight Outlook
Today's tides at Painkalac Creek (Aireys Inlet) sit in the spring band — peak-to-trough range about 1.98 m (moon 32% illuminated).
Across the next 7 days at Painkalac Creek (Aireys Inlet), the average peak-to-trough tide range is about 1.4 m. The biggest swing this week falls on Saturday (~1.98 m).
Across the next fortnight, the biggest spring tides at Painkalac Creek (Aireys Inlet) peak around Saturday 17 Oct at about 1.98 m, and the smallest neap tides fall around Saturday 24 Oct at about 0.92 m.
Best Tide State to Fish Painkalac Creek (Aireys Inlet)
Being a small estuary, the creek is sheltered from the swell and fishes in most winds. Clear, low water makes perch shy, so early mornings, evenings and overcast days are best. A fresh after rain colours the water up and often switches the bream on. The mouth closes behind a sand bar for long spells and opens after heavy rain or a big sea, so water levels, tide and clarity change between visits.
What Anglers Target Here
Anglers fishing Painkalac Creek (Aireys Inlet) typically time sessions around the tide for estuary perch, black bream, yelloweye mullet, luderick, and flounder.
Tide Questions, Answered
- What time is high tide at Painkalac Creek (Aireys Inlet) today?
- Today's high tides at Painkalac Creek (Aireys Inlet) are at 4:40 am and 4:24 pm.
- What time is low tide at Painkalac Creek (Aireys Inlet) today?
- Today's low tides at Painkalac Creek (Aireys Inlet) are at 10:26 am and 10:24 pm.
- Is Painkalac Creek (Aireys Inlet) on a spring or neap tide this week?
- Today's tides at Painkalac Creek (Aireys Inlet) sit in the spring band — peak-to-trough range about 1.98 m (moon 32% illuminated).
- When is the best tide to fish Painkalac Creek (Aireys Inlet)?
- Being a small estuary, the creek is sheltered from the swell and fishes in most winds. Clear, low water makes perch shy, so early mornings, evenings and overcast days are best. A fresh after rain colours the water up and often switches the bream on. The mouth closes behind a sand bar for long spells and opens after heavy rain or a big sea, so water levels, tide and clarity change between visits. Today's peak bite window runs 5:00 am–7:30 am.