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Tide times at Port Campbell Jetty

Saturday 17 October 2026 · Australia/Melbourne

Tide now — water rising, 2 h 39 m to next high (2:30 pm)

Today's High and Low Tides at Port Campbell Jetty

Today Time Height (m)
High 4:13 am 0.31
Low 9:53 am -0.2
High 2:30 pm 0.03
Low 9:20 pm -0.61

Sun, Moon and Bite Times at Port Campbell Jetty Today

Sun
↑ 6:39 am · ↓ 7:47 pm
Moon
↑ 10:33 am · ↓ 1:28 am
Moon phase
First Quarter · 32%
Sea temp
15.2°C
Swell (max)
1.0 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 6:12 am Last light 8:14 pm
High 4:13 am Low 9:53 am High 2:30 pm Low 9:20 pm

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

Swell · Next 7 Days at Port Campbell Jetty

Day Max swell Period Direction
Sat 17 Oct Today 1.0 m 10 s SW
Sun 18 Oct 0.9 m 11 s SW
Mon 19 Oct 1.3 m 11 s SW
Tue 20 Oct 1.6 m 11 s SW
Wed 21 Oct 1.7 m 13 s SW
Thu 22 Oct 2.5 m 12 s SW
Fri 23 Oct 2.6 m 12 s SW

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

Next 14 Days at Port Campbell Jetty

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About Port Campbell Jetty

Port Campbell Jetty is a 50 m boating and fishing structure in the small, cliff-lined bay at Port Campbell, and it is a popular fishing spot for locals and visitors.

Tide Character & Fortnight Outlook

Today's tides at Port Campbell Jetty sit in the spring band — peak-to-trough range about 0.92 m (moon 32% illuminated).

Across the next 7 days at Port Campbell Jetty, the average peak-to-trough tide range is about 0.51 m. The biggest swing this week falls on Saturday (~0.92 m).

Across the next fortnight, the biggest spring tides at Port Campbell Jetty peak around Saturday 17 Oct at about 0.92 m, and the smallest neap tides fall around Thursday 22 Oct at about 0.2 m.

Best Tide State to Fish Port Campbell Jetty

The bay is sheltered by the headlands, but large south-westerly swells still surge into it and can make the lower landing wet and dangerous. Calm, light-wind days are best. Dawn and dusk on a moving tide give the best chance of salmon and squid. After big seas, the water is often stirred up and the fishing slows.

What Anglers Target Here

Anglers fishing Port Campbell Jetty typically time sessions around the tide for australian salmon, southern calamari (squid), and silver trevally.

Tide Questions, Answered

What time is high tide at Port Campbell Jetty today?
Today's high tides at Port Campbell Jetty are at 4:13 am and 2:30 pm.
What time is low tide at Port Campbell Jetty today?
Today's low tides at Port Campbell Jetty are at 9:53 am and 9:20 pm.
Is Port Campbell Jetty on a spring or neap tide this week?
Today's tides at Port Campbell Jetty sit in the spring band — peak-to-trough range about 0.92 m (moon 32% illuminated).
When is the best tide to fish Port Campbell Jetty?
The bay is sheltered by the headlands, but large south-westerly swells still surge into it and can make the lower landing wet and dangerous. Calm, light-wind days are best. Dawn and dusk on a moving tide give the best chance of salmon and squid. After big seas, the water is often stirred up and the fishing slows. Today's peak bite window runs 5:30 am–7:30 am.

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