Bundaberg tides today
- Tide now 2.2 ft ↓ falling · low 4:56 pm (2.1 ft)
- Best time to fish 9:40–11:40 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach tomorrow 2:00–6:00 pm Good beach day · 7/10
- Waves · water 2.8 ft · 78 °F slight · 3.7 s from the east-southeast
- Wind · air 13 mph · 76 °F from the E, gusts 28 · clear sky
- Surf tomorrow 1.7–2.7 ft Poor day · 2/10 · 5:00–8:00 am
- Sun 5:05 am–6:04 pm 12 h 58 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 9:37 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:37 pm
Today in Bundaberg there are high tides at 10:29 am (9.8 ft) and 10:41 pm (7.2 ft) and low tides at 3:57 am and 4:56 pm. Tide coefficient 82. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 4:56 pm. The sun rises at 5:05 am and sets at 6:04 pm: 12 h 58 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:37 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:49 am to 2:49 am and from 1:21 pm to 3:21 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is slight, with 2.8 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the east (13 mph). Clear sky, 76 °F.
Fishing in Bundaberg today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 10:29 am, coefficient 82
- Rising pressure (+0.12 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (9 mph) and some swell (1.8 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 82 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 9:30 am to 11:30 am, combines the 10:29 am high tide, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 9:40 pm to 11:40 pm, with the 10:41 pm high tide, moonrise, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also good from 2:00 am to 5:00 am, with the 3:57 am low tide, a major period and sunrise.
Species with the most records nearby: striped mullet, barramundi and bull shark. What you can catch
Beach day in Bundaberg
Is it a beach day?
7 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 82 °F: beach weather
- Calm for swimming: 2.0 ft waves
- Water at 77 °F (warm)
- Moderate onshore wind (13 mph): choppy water
- UV 12 (extreme): SPF 50 sunscreen
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.0 ft
2.0 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 77 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- 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 14 mph
Moderate onshore wind (14 mph).
- Tide & sand 4:56 pm
Low tide at 3:57 am and 4:56 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 10:29 am and 10:41 pm.
The best window, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, a calm sea and water at 77 °F, though with moderate wind and very high UV.
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 Bundaberg
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Tides in Bundaberg
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 3:57 am 1.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:29 am 9.8 ft · coef. 82
- ▼ Next low tide 4:56 pm 2.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:41 pm 7.2 ft · coef. 77
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 32 min to low tide at 4:56 pm.
Tide coefficient 82 for the 10:29 am high tide and 77 for the 10:41 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 8.7 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 December 25 (11.2 ft) and the lowest, on August 13 (0.4 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above chart datum: the lowest astronomical tide (LAT), the zero of nautical charts in Europe. 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 (LAT)
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 9 to 10 (coefficient 99, 8.7 ft range). The smallest, on October 18 (coefficient 29, 3.6 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 | 5:05 am · 6:04 pm | Low tide 3:57 am · 1.1 ft | High tide 10:29 am · 9.8 ft | Low tide 4:56 pm · 2.1 ft | High tide 10:41 pm · 7.2 ft | Coef. 82 | 88% | Major periods 12:49 am · 1:21 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:05 am · 6:04 pm | Low tide 4:46 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 11:25 am · 9.4 ft | Low tide 5:56 pm · 2.5 ft | High tide 11:39 pm · 6.7 ft | Coef. 70 | 80% | Major periods 1:53 am · 2:26 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 5:04 am · 6:05 pm | Low tide 5:43 am · 2.2 ft | High tide 12:28 pm · 9.0 ft | Low tide 7:04 pm · 2.8 ft | — | Coef. 59 | 70% | Major periods 2:57 am · 3:28 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:03 am · 6:05 pm | High tide 12:50 am · 6.3 ft | Low tide 6:55 am · 2.7 ft | High tide 1:39 pm · 8.7 ft | Low tide 8:26 pm · 2.9 ft | Coef. 56 | 59% | Major periods 3:58 am · 4:27 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:03 am · 6:06 pm | High tide 2:20 am · 6.3 ft | Low tide 8:22 am · 2.8 ft | High tide 2:54 pm · 8.7 ft | Low tide 9:45 pm · 2.6 ft | Coef. 56 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:54 am · 5:20 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:02 am · 6:07 pm | High tide 3:51 am · 6.7 ft | Low tide 9:46 am · 2.7 ft | High tide 4:02 pm · 8.8 ft | Low tide 10:45 pm · 2.2 ft | Coef. 64 | 37% | Major periods 5:45 am · 6:09 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 5:01 am · 6:07 pm | High tide 4:55 am · 7.5 ft | Low tide 10:51 am · 2.4 ft | High tide 4:58 pm · 8.9 ft | Low tide 11:30 pm · 1.8 ft | Coef. 74 | 27% | Major periods 6:33 am · 6:56 pm | Low |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above chart datum (LAT). Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Bundaberg has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Bundaberg (TICON-4), 2.3 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: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: see https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database#modifications-to-source-data
The sea at Bundaberg
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.4 ft
- Significant2.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest6.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 6.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 6.0 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces northeast and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 4: 3.7 ft with a period of 4 s, from the north (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 4.1 °F less 2 days ago than the model gives now: the water is probably colder than the forecast says.
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 78.3 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.6 °F).
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 4:24 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from Department of Environment and Science Queensland Government, via the E.U. Copernicus Marine Service. Generated using E.U. Copernicus Marine Service Information (doi:10.48670/moi-00036).
Surf in Bundaberg today
Surf today
Poor- 1.3–2.0 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 1.6 ft swell at 6 s from the east-northeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Light offshore wind (6 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Rising tide (high tide at 10:29 am)
- Light: First light 4:42 am · sunrise 5:05 am · sunset 6:04 pm · last light 6:27 pm
- Tide: low 3:57 am (1.1 ft), high 10:29 am (9.8 ft), low 4:56 pm (2.1 ft) and high 10:41 pm (7.2 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 76.8 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 17 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 a short-period swell.
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 Bundaberg today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around high tide (10:29 am): little current from 10:10 am to 10:50 am
- 1.6 ft surface waves: easy entry and exit
- Light onshore wind (8 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the north, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 3:57 am (3:30–4:20 am), high tide 10:29 am (10:10–10:50 am), low tide 4:56 pm (4:30–5:20 pm) and high tide 10:41 pm (10:10–11:10 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Rain (1.37 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 76.8 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:27 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 9:37 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:30 am to 11:20 am, combines slack water at high tide, small waves, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also worth a look from 4:20 pm to 6:00 pm, with slack water at low tide 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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- Hoffmans Rocks Fish seen: Chinese Damsel, Ward's Damsel, Günther's wrasse, Parma oligolepis 8.5 mi
- Barolin Point Dive Site Fish seen: Ward's Damsel, Günther's wrasse, Pomacentrus australis, Siganus fuscescens 9.0 mi
- Dive Coaching Australia 0.2 mi
- Bundaberg Aqua Scuba 0.4 mi
- Turtle Town Scuba 1.1 mi
- Blue Zone Bundy 8.0 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
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Sites and fish: Reef Life Survey / IMOS NRMN, CC BY 4.0; fish names, Wikidata.
Weather in Bundaberg
Now in Bundaberg
- Low / high
- 66 / 80 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 51%
- Clouds
- 0%
- Humidity
- 60%
- Dew pointDew point
- 61 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 1 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 31
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (−0.00 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.03 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. 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 | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 67° | 66° | 68° | 77° | 80° | 78° | 74° | 71° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 SSW | 5 SSW | 7 SSW | 6 SE | 11 ESE | 14 E | 12 E | 9 ESE |
| Gusts | 8 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 24 | 28 | 24 | 18 |
| Waves | 1.6 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 2.0 ft | 2.6 ft | 3.0 ft | 3.2 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 |
- 6:00 pm 74° 12 E 3.0 ft
- 9:00 pm 71° 9 ESE 3.2 ft
- 12:00 am 70° 7 ESE 3.1 ft
- 3:00 am 68° 6 SE 2.8 ft
- 6:00 am 70° 7 SE 2.8 ft
- 9:00 am 75° 10 ESE 2.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 78° 10 E 2.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 77° 9 E 2.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 66 / 80 °F | 14 mph ESE | 3.2 ft | 10:29 am · 10:41 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 68 / 78 °F | 11 mph ESE | 3.1 ft | 11:25 am · 11:39 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 67 / 78 °F | 8 mph ENE | 3.0 ft | 12:28 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 67 / 79 °F | 10 mph NNE | 2.2 ft | 12:50 am · 1:39 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 68 / 82 °F | 13 mph NNW | 2.3 ft | 2:20 am · 2:54 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 71 / 81 °F | 14 mph N | 2.6 ft | 3:51 am · 4:02 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 72 / 82 °F | 15 mph NNW | 3.7 ft | 4:55 am · 4:58 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 74 / 83 °F | 17 mph NNW | 4.2 ft | 5:44 am · 5:45 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 71 / 83 °F | 11 mph NW | 3.3 ft | 6:26 am · 6:27 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 71 / 81 °F | 7 mph ENE | 1.8 ft | 7:04 am · 7:06 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 69 / 79 °F | 6 mph NE | 1.4 ft | 7:40 am · 7:43 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 67 / 80 °F | 12 mph SE | 3.3 ft | 8:15 am · 8:19 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 66 / 78 °F | 15 mph SE | 3.7 ft | 8:49 am · 8:54 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 65 / 78 °F | 9 mph E | 3.5 ft | 9:23 am · 9:30 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 68° / 78° 3.1 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 67° / 78° 3.0 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 67° / 79° 2.2 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 68° / 82° 2.3 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 71° / 81° 2.6 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 72° / 82° 3.7 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 74° / 83° 4.2 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.
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−2.4 °F; normal high: 83 °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 4:24 pm (local time).
The sun in Bundaberg
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:14 am
- Full dark 6:56 pm
- Civil dawn 4:42 am
- Civil dusk 6:27 pm
- Solar noon 11:34 am (79° high)
- Daylight 12 h 58 min (+1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:33 pm
- Full dark 6:56 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,345,803 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Bundaberg
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,469 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:49–2:49 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:21–3:21 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 6:37–7:37 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 9:07–10:07 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 Bundaberg
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 8.1 mi
- Boat ramp 0.3 mi
- Boat ramp 0.3 mi
- Boat ramp 3.0 mi
- Boat ramp 4.2 mi
- Boat ramp 5.1 mi
- Boat ramp 5.2 mi
- Boat ramp 7.7 mi
- Burnett Heads 8.1 mi
- Bargara Boat Ramp 8.2 mi
- Bundaberg Port Marina 7.7 mi
- Tackle World Bundaberg 0.3 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Tides near BundabergTides nearby
- Oakwood3.0 mi
- Mon Repos7.3 mi
- Bargara8.0 mi
- Burnett Heads8.1 mi
- Innes Park8.3 mi
- Elliott Heads9.5 mi
- Woodgate21 mi
- Buxton26 mi
- Burrum Heads28 mi
- Toogoom34 mi
Bundaberg at a glance
- Town or city of about 73,747 people. Coordinates: 24.866° S, 152.348° E.
- It is 185 mi north of Brisbane, the main place in Queensland. The sun rises 6 min later and sets at the same time than in Brisbane.
- The nearest tide station, Bundaberg, is 2.3 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces northeast.
Questions about BundabergQuestions
What time is high tide today in Bundaberg?
Today in Bundaberg there are high tides at 10:29 am (9.8 ft) and 10:41 pm (7.2 ft) and low tides at 3:57 am and 4:56 pm. Tide coefficient 82.
What time is sunset today in Bundaberg?
At 6:04 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:27 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Bundaberg?
At 5:05 am. First light comes at 4:13 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 12:49–2:49 am, Minor 6:37–7:37 am, Major 1:21–3:21 pm, Minor 9:07–10:07 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Bundaberg?
Overcast, from 66 °F to 80 °F, with a moderate breeze from the east (13 mph) and a 51% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Bundaberg?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.8 ft waves with a period of 3.7 s from the east-southeast. The water is 77.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Bundaberg?
The best time to visit Bundaberg is from July to October: highs of 73 °F to 82 °F, about 5 rainy days a month and 8 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: Bundaberg station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).