Bulwer tides today
- Tide now 4.4 ft ↑ rising · high 11:17 am (7.7 ft)
- Best time to fish 5:30–6:30 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 9:00 am–2:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 1.6 ft · 74 °F smooth · 5.1 s from the east-southeast
- Wind · air 13 mph · 69 °F from the S, gusts 19 · clear sky
- Surf today Flat Flat day · 1/10 · 5:00–9:00 am
- Sun 4:59 am–6:02 pm 13 h 4 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 9:39 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:39 pm
Today in Bulwer there are high tides at 11:17 am (7.7 ft) and 11:25 pm (5.2 ft) and low tides at 4:35 am and 5:56 pm. Tide coefficient 77. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 11:17 am. The sun rises at 4:59 am and sets at 6:02 pm: 13 h 4 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:39 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:44 am to 2:44 am and from 1:17 pm to 3:17 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is smooth, with 1.6 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the south (13 mph). Clear sky, 69 °F.
Fishing in Bulwer today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 4:35 am
- Sunrise at 4:59 am
- Rising pressure (+0.09 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (11 mph) and calm sea (1.6 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 77 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 4:30 am to 5:30 am, combines the 4:35 am low tide and sunrise, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm, with the 5:56 pm low tide, sunset and some swell, though with rising pressure and moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: striped mullet, Australasian snapper, greater amberjack and bluefish. What you can catch
Beach day in Bulwer
Is it a beach day?
5 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 75 °F: pleasant
- Calm for swimming: 1.6 ft waves
- Water at 74 °F (nice)
- Light offshore wind (12 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- UV 12 (extreme): SPF 50 sunscreen
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.6 ft
1.6 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 74 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 12 · SPF 50
Max UV 12 (extreme): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 10:00 am–2:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 15 mph
Moderate cross-shore wind (15 mph).
- Tide & sand 5:56 pm
Low tide at 4:35 am and 5:56 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 11:17 am and 11:25 pm.
The best window, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, brings sunshine, pleasant temperatures, a calm sea and water at 74 °F, though with light offshore wind and very high UV. 6:00 am to 8:00 am can also work, with sunshine, a calm sea and water at 74 °F, though with cool air and moderate offshore wind.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Bulwer
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- Comboyuro Point 1.4 mi · N
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Tides in Bulwer
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 4:35 am 1.3 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 11:17 am 7.7 ft · coef. 77
- ▼ Low tide 5:56 pm 2.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:25 pm 5.2 ft · coef. 73
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 3 h 27 min to high tide at 11:17 am.
Tide coefficient 77 for the 11:17 am high tide and 73 for the 11:25 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 6.5 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on June 15 (8.8 ft) and the lowest, on October 11 (0.9 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above chart datum (CD), the zero of that port's nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. chart datum (CD)
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 9 to 10 (coefficient 96, 6.3 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 38, 3.3 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 4:59 am · 6:02 pm | Low tide 4:35 am · 1.3 ft | High tide 11:17 am · 7.7 ft | Low tide 5:56 pm · 2.0 ft | High tide 11:25 pm · 5.2 ft | Coef. 77 | 88% | Major periods 12:44 am · 1:17 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 4:58 am · 6:03 pm | Low tide 5:21 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 12:10 pm · 7.5 ft | Low tide 6:57 pm · 2.2 ft | — | Coef. 69 | 80% | Major periods 1:49 am · 2:21 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 4:57 am · 6:04 pm | High tide 12:20 am · 4.9 ft | Low tide 6:15 am · 1.8 ft | High tide 1:09 pm · 7.3 ft | Low tide 8:06 pm · 2.3 ft | Coef. 65 | 70% | Major periods 2:53 am · 3:24 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 4:56 am · 6:04 pm | High tide 1:26 am · 4.7 ft | Low tide 7:21 am · 2.1 ft | High tide 2:14 pm · 7.1 ft | Low tide 9:20 pm · 2.3 ft | Coef. 58 | 59% | Major periods 3:54 am · 4:22 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 4:56 am · 6:05 pm | High tide 2:50 am · 4.8 ft | Low tide 8:38 am · 2.3 ft | High tide 3:24 pm · 7.0 ft | Low tide 10:27 pm · 2.1 ft | Coef. 58 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:50 am · 5:16 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 4:55 am · 6:06 pm | High tide 4:17 am · 5.2 ft | Low tide 10:00 am · 2.4 ft | High tide 4:30 pm · 7.0 ft | Low tide 11:21 pm · 1.8 ft | Coef. 65 | 37% | Major periods 5:41 am · 6:05 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 4:54 am · 6:06 pm | High tide 5:24 am · 5.8 ft | Low tide 11:12 am · 2.2 ft | High tide 5:28 pm · 7.0 ft | — | Coef. 74 | 27% | Major periods 6:29 am · 6:51 pm | Low |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above chart datum (CD). Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Bulwer has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Tangalooma Jetty (Maritime Safety Queensland), 6.9 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger.
Station data attribution: © State of Queensland (Department of Transport and Main Roads), Maritime Safety Queensland: Tangalooma Jetty tide gauge, archived interval recordings (2024–2025), https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/tangalooma-jetty-tide-gauge-archived-interval-recordings. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: harmonic constants fitted by TidePlanet from the measured sea levels of 2024–2025.
The sea at Bulwer
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.8 ft
- Significant1.6 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Offshore wind. The coast faces north and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Sunday 1: 3.0 ft with a period of 4 s, from the north-northeast (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water warms over the next few days: about 75.2 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water about normal for late October.
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 7:50 am (local time).
Surf in Bulwer today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.7 ft sets): flat
- Moderate offshore wind (13 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Rising tide (high tide at 11:17 am)
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 4:34 am · sunrise 4:59 am · sunset 6:02 pm · last light 6:27 pm
- Tide: low 4:35 am (1.3 ft), high 11:17 am (7.7 ft), low 5:56 pm (2.0 ft) and high 11:25 pm (5.2 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 73.4 °F: a rash guard or a neoprene top.
- Energy: 4 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 5:00 am to 9:00 am, has light offshore wind, though with barely any waves.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Bulwer today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (11:17 am): little current from 11:00 am to 11:40 am
- 0.9 ft swell at 5 s from the east-southeast: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (9 mph)
- 0.6 mph current toward the north (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 4:35 am (4:10–5:00 am), high tide 11:17 am (11:00–11:40 am), low tide 5:56 pm (5:30–6:30 pm) and high tide 11:25 pm (10:50–11:50 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Rain (0.38 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 73.4 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:27 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 9:39 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:50 am to 12:10 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind and the sun high, though with current. Also worth a look from 4:20 pm to 6:00 pm, with slack water at low tide, little swell and weak current, though with moderate wind.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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- Braydon Beach (MNP07) 5.7 mi
- MNP08 9.9 mi
- Tangalooma Wrecks 5.9 mi
- Champagne Pools, Moreton Island 6.5 mi
- Tangatours & Tangalooma Watersports 6.7 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Weather in Bulwer
Now in Bulwer
- Low / high
- 67 / 73 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 11%
- Clouds
- 3%
- Humidity
- 71%
- Dew pointDew point
- 59 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 4 · moderate
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 22
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising · now Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Rising now (+0.08 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.03 inHg. Rising pressure: anglers say fish bite less for a while. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Mainly clear | Clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 69° | 67° | 68° | 70° | 72° | 72° | 72° | 72° |
| Wind (mph) | 9 WSW | 10 WSW | 13 SSW | 11 S | 10 SE | 14 ESE | 13 E | 12 E |
| Gusts | 14 | 15 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 16 |
| Waves | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.9 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 am 70° 11 S 1.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 72° 10 SE 1.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 72° 14 ESE 1.6 ft
- 6:00 pm 72° 13 E 1.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 72° 12 E 1.9 ft
- 12:00 am 71° 10 E 1.9 ft
- 3:00 am 71° 10 ESE 1.9 ft
- 6:00 am 71° 9 ESE 1.8 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 67 / 73 °F | 15 mph SE | 1.9 ft | 11:17 am · 11:25 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 71 / 71 °F | 12 mph E | 2.0 ft | 12:10 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 70 / 73 °F | 15 mph NE | 2.0 ft | 12:20 am · 1:09 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 68 / 74 °F | 21 mph N | 3.0 ft | 1:26 am · 2:14 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 70 / 75 °F | 17 mph N | 2.7 ft | 2:50 am · 3:24 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 72 / 75 °F | 18 mph N | 2.0 ft | 4:17 am · 4:30 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 72 / 76 °F | 18 mph N | 2.4 ft | 5:24 am · 5:28 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 71 / 77 °F | 21 mph NNW | 2.2 ft | 6:16 am · 6:17 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 68 / 75 °F | 14 mph N | 1.6 ft | 7:02 am · 7:02 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 73 / 74 °F | 14 mph NE | 2.4 ft | 7:44 am · 7:42 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 70 / 75 °F | 15 mph ENE | 2.4 ft | 8:23 am · 8:21 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 70 / 73 °F | 17 mph SE | 3.3 ft | 9:00 am · 8:58 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 71 / 73 °F | 17 mph ESE | 3.3 ft | 9:36 am · 9:34 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 70 / 73 °F | 11 mph ENE | 3.3 ft | 10:12 am · 10:10 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 71° / 71° 2.0 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 70° / 73° 2.0 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 68° / 74° 3.0 ft
- Mon 2 Partly cloudy 70° / 75° 2.7 ft
- Tue 3 Light showers 72° / 75° 2.0 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 72° / 76° 2.4 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 71° / 77° 2.2 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about wind today. See the models →
- Outlook The next few weeks look normal for the time of year. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−3.0 °F; normal high: 76 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 7:50 am (local time).
The sun in Bulwer
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:06 am
- Full dark 6:55 pm
- Civil dawn 4:34 am
- Civil dusk 6:27 pm
- Solar noon 11:30 am (76° high)
- Daylight 13 h 4 min (+1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:31 pm
- Full dark 6:55 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,345,872 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Bulwer
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,469 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:44–2:44 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:17–3:17 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 6:26–7:26 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 9:09–10:09 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Mon, Nov 2 · 6:29 amNov 2 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 5:03 pmNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 9:48 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Wed, Nov 25 · 12:54 amNov 25 in 27 days
Perigee on October 29, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 27 to 29: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Bulwer
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Bulwer.
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 1.2 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (2.1 mi from Bulwer) out to sea, heading north.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1,300 ft
- 33 ft deep1.2 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. About 8.2 ft of water 330 ft out: long casts help, and so does a rising tide, which brings fish closer in.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. Shallow near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 1.2 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
Rough estimate: here the data comes in cells of about 0.3 mi and misses details near shore (rocks, sandbars, small coves).
Source: NOAA ETOPO 2022 (CC0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Comboyuro Point Light 1.2 mi north
- Built
- 1874
Other lighthouses nearby: Cowan Cowan Point Light (4.0 mi south).
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Tides near BulwerTides nearby
- Cowan Cowan3.2 mi
- Bongaree13 mi
- Bellara14 mi
- Banksia Beach14 mi
- Sandstone Point15 mi
- Ningi18 mi
- Scarborough18 mi
- Beachmere20 mi
- Kippa-Ring20 mi
- Margate20 mi
Bulwer at a glance
- Town or city of about 83 people. Coordinates: 27.079° S, 153.370° E.
- It is 34 mi northeast of Brisbane, the main place in Queensland. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets 2 min earlier than in Brisbane.
- The nearest tide station, Tangalooma Jetty, is 6.9 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces north.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Comboyuro Point (1.4 mi), Warrajamba Beach (4.7 mi).
Questions about BulwerQuestions
What time is high tide today in Bulwer?
Today in Bulwer there are high tides at 11:17 am (7.7 ft) and 11:25 pm (5.2 ft) and low tides at 4:35 am and 5:56 pm. Tide coefficient 77.
What time is sunset today in Bulwer?
At 6:02 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:27 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Bulwer?
At 4:58 am. First light comes at 4:05 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 88% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 5:03 pm.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 27 to 29, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 12:44–2:44 am, Minor 6:26–7:26 am, Major 1:17–3:17 pm, Minor 9:09–10:09 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Bulwer?
Overcast, from 67 °F to 73 °F, with a moderate breeze from the south (13 mph) and a 11% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Bulwer?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.6 ft waves with a period of 5.1 s from the east-southeast. The water is 73.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Bulwer?
The best time to visit Bulwer is in September: highs of 71 °F, about 5 rainy days a month and 9 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: Tangalooma Jetty tide gauge of Maritime Safety Queensland (Queensland). © State of Queensland (Department of Transport and Main Roads), licensed CC BY 4.0; constants fitted by TidePlanet from its readings. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).