Bushland Beach tides today
- Tide now 9.7 ft ↑ rising · high 11:19 am (9.8 ft)
- Best time to fish 5:50–6:40 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day 2:00–6:00 pm Perfect beach day · 10/10
- Waves · water 1.0 ft · 83 °F smooth · 4.2 s from the northeast
- Wind · air 8 mph · 83 °F from the NE, gusts 17 · clear sky
- Sun 5:35 am–6:20 pm 12 h 45 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 9:46 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:46 pm
- Best time to dive 10:20 am–12:30 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Bushland Beach there are high tides at 11:19 am (9.8 ft) and 10:39 pm (6.7 ft) and low tides at 4:08 am and 6:29 pm. Tide coefficient 63. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 11:19 am. The sun rises at 5:35 am and sets at 6:20 pm: 12 h 45 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:46 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:12 am to 3:12 am and from 1:45 pm to 3:45 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is smooth, with 1.0 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the northeast (8 mph). Clear sky, 83 °F.
Fishing in Bushland Beach today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 6:29 pm
- Sunset at 6:20 pm, golden hour from 5:50 pm
- Steady pressure (30.03 inHg), light onshore wind (6 mph) and calm sea (0.8 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 63 (small tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:50 pm to 6:40 pm, combines the 6:29 pm low tide, sunset and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 9:40 pm to 10:20 pm, with the 10:39 pm high tide, moonrise and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 10:20 am to 12:20 pm, with the 11:19 am high tide and a light onshore breeze.
Species with the most records nearby: leopard coral grouper, barramundi, orange-spotted grouper and cobia. October is one of the months when these are seen most: cobia. What you can catch
Beach day in Bushland Beach
Is it a beach day?
11 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 92 °F: hot
- Onshore breeze (8 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.9 ft waves
- Water at 84 °F (very warm)
- Low tide at 6:29 pm: more sand
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.9 ft
0.9 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 83 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 13 · SPF 50
Max UV 13 (extreme): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 10:00 am–3:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 8 mph
Onshore breeze (8 mph).
- Tide & sand 6:29 pm
Low tide at 4:08 am and 6:29 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 11:19 am and 10:39 pm.
The best window, 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind, a calm sea, water at 84 °F and low tide at 6:29 pm, though with very high UV. 7:00 am to 12:00 pm can also work, with sunshine, beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 83 °F, though with 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 Bushland Beach
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- Shelly Beach 4.4 mi · E
- Shelly Cove 6.0 mi · E
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 Bushland Beach
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 4:08 am 2.1 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 11:19 am 9.8 ft · coef. 63
- ▼ Low tide 6:29 pm 4.9 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:39 pm 6.7 ft · coef. 55
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 38 min to high tide at 11:19 am.
Tide coefficient 63 for the 11:19 am high tide and 55 for the 10:39 pm high tide. Low coefficient. The water rises and falls 7.7 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 February 1 (12.8 ft) and the lowest, on August 12 (0.3 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 7 to 9 (coefficient 104, 9.7 ft range). The smallest, on October 16 (coefficient 20, 3.5 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 | 5:35 am · 6:20 pm | Low tide 4:08 am · 2.1 ft | High tide 11:19 am · 9.8 ft | Low tide 6:29 pm · 4.9 ft | High tide 10:39 pm · 6.7 ft | Coef. 63 | 88% | Major periods 1:12 am · 1:45 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:34 am · 6:20 pm | Low tide 5:20 am · 2.9 ft | High tide 12:39 pm · 9.4 ft | Low tide 8:22 pm · 4.7 ft | — | Coef. 48 | 80% | Major periods 2:17 am · 2:49 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 5:33 am · 6:21 pm | High tide 12:12 am · 5.8 ft | Low tide 7:22 am · 3.5 ft | High tide 2:13 pm · 9.4 ft | Low tide 9:53 pm · 4.0 ft | Coef. 47 | 70% | Major periods 3:21 am · 3:52 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:33 am · 6:21 pm | High tide 3:08 am · 5.8 ft | Low tide 9:04 am · 3.4 ft | High tide 3:42 pm · 9.8 ft | Low tide 10:54 pm · 3.2 ft | Coef. 60 | 59% | Major periods 4:22 am · 4:50 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:32 am · 6:22 pm | High tide 4:44 am · 6.8 ft | Low tide 10:22 am · 3.1 ft | High tide 4:44 pm · 10.2 ft | Low tide 11:39 pm · 2.5 ft | Coef. 74 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:18 am · 5:44 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:32 am · 6:22 pm | High tide 5:31 am · 7.7 ft | Low tide 11:22 am · 2.8 ft | High tide 5:28 pm · 10.5 ft | — | Coef. 84 | 37% | Major periods 6:09 am · 6:33 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 5:31 am · 6:23 pm | Low tide 12:17 am · 2.0 ft | High tide 6:10 am · 8.5 ft | Low tide 12:12 pm · 2.6 ft | High tide 6:04 pm · 10.5 ft | Coef. 91 | 27% | Major periods 6:56 am · 7:19 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
Bushland Beach has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Townsville (TICON-4), 11 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 Bushland Beach
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.5 ft
- Significant1.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.0 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces north 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 Saturday 31: 1.7 ft with a period of 4 s, from the east-northeast (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 2.7 °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 84.7 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+3.5 °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 10:41 am (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 Bushland Beach today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.8 ft sets): flat
- Almost no wind (4 mph): glassy water
- First or last light of the day
- Rising tide (high tide at 11:19 am)
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 5:12 am · sunrise 5:35 am · sunset 6:20 pm · last light 6:43 pm
- Tide: low 4:08 am (2.1 ft), high 11:19 am (9.8 ft), low 6:29 pm (4.9 ft) and high 10:39 pm (6.7 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 82.8 °F–83.8 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 1 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 5:12 am to 9:00 am, has glassy water, 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 Bushland Beach today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (11:19 am): little current from 10:50 am to 11:50 am
- 0.9 ft swell at 4 s from the northeast: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (8 mph)
- 0.3 mph current toward the southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 4:08 am (3:20–4:50 am), high tide 11:19 am (10:50–11:50 am), low tide 6:29 pm (5:10–7:20 pm) and high tide 10:39 pm (9:50–11:20 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 82.8–83.8 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:43 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 9:46 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:20 am to 12:30 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 4:00 pm to 6:20 pm, with slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind and weak current.
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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- Cleveland Bay - Magnetic Island Dugong Protection Area 11 mi
- Adrenalin Snorkel & Dive 10 mi
- K-Rov 10 mi
- Kalinda 10 mi
- Adrenalin Snorkel and Dive 11 mi
- Paradise Dive 11 mi
- Pro Dive Magnetic Island 11 mi
- Townsville Dive Services 12 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).
Weather in Bushland Beach
Now in Bushland Beach
- Low / high
- 78 / 83 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 4%
- Clouds
- 16%
- Humidity
- 70%
- Dew pointDew point
- 72 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 11 · very high
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 25
- 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 (+0.01 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 | Clear | Clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 80° | 78° | 79° | 82° | 83° | 82° | 80° | 79° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 NNE | 4 NE | 4 ENE | 7 NE | 8 NE | 8 NNE | 6 NE | 7 ENE |
| Gusts | 14 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 13 |
| Waves | 1.3 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.0 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.9 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 |
- 12:00 pm 83° 8 NE 0.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 82° 8 NNE 0.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 80° 6 NE 0.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 79° 7 ENE 0.9 ft
- 12:00 am 78° 7 ENE 1.0 ft
- 3:00 am 77° 7 E 1.2 ft
- 6:00 am 79° 7 ENE 1.3 ft
- 9:00 am 81° 8 ENE 1.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 78 / 83 °F | 8 mph NE | 1.3 ft | 11:19 am · 10:39 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 77 / 83 °F | 10 mph ENE | 1.6 ft | 12:39 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 77 / 82 °F | 9 mph ENE | 1.7 ft | 12:12 am · 2:13 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 76 / 81 °F | 10 mph ENE | 1.6 ft | 3:08 am · 3:42 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 77 / 82 °F | 8 mph NE | 1.6 ft | 4:44 am · 4:44 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 78 / 82 °F | 9 mph NNE | 1.2 ft | 5:31 am · 5:28 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 78 / 83 °F | 11 mph NNE | 1.5 ft | 6:10 am · 6:04 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 78 / 83 °F | 11 mph N | 1.4 ft | 6:45 am · 6:36 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 79 / 83 °F | 9 mph N | 1.2 ft | 7:19 am · 7:06 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 78 / 84 °F | 9 mph NNE | 1.4 ft | 7:53 am · 7:34 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 79 / 85 °F | 8 mph NE | 2.0 ft | 8:26 am · 8:00 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 78 / 85 °F | 14 mph E | 4.4 ft | 9:00 am · 8:25 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 76 / 83 °F | 16 mph E | 5.3 ft | 9:35 am · 8:48 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 75 / 81 °F | 13 mph E | 5.2 ft | 10:11 am · 9:10 pm |
- Fri 30 Drizzle 77° / 83° 1.6 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 77° / 82° 1.7 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 76° / 81° 1.6 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 77° / 82° 1.6 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 78° / 82° 1.2 ft
- Wed 4 Mainly clear 78° / 83° 1.5 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 78° / 83° 1.4 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 temperature 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 (−2.3 °F; normal high: 85 °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 10:41 am (local time).
The sun in Bushland Beach
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:45 am
- Full dark 7:09 pm
- Civil dawn 5:12 am
- Civil dusk 6:43 pm
- Solar noon 11:57 am (84° high)
- Daylight 12 h 45 min (+1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:50 pm
- Full dark 7:09 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,345,420 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Bushland Beach
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,469 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:12–3:12 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:45–3:45 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:15–8:15 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 9:16–10:16 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 Bushland Beach
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Boat ramp 1.7 mi
- Boat ramp 6.4 mi
- Freddy's Fishing and Outdoors 7.8 mi
- Fishing Warehouse 8.1 mi
- Tackle World Townsville 8.5 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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Water depth
Drops off fastThe bottom drops off fast: the water is 33 ft deep just 140 ft from shore.
From the shoreline (550 ft from Bushland Beach) out to sea, heading north.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep70 ft
- 33 ft deep140 ft
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 39 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The bottom drops quickly near the shore and you are soon out of your depth. Keep an eye on kids and weak swimmers.
- Diving. 33 ft deep 140 ft from shore; 66 ft is far out (beyond 3.1 mi): for deeper dives, 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.
Tides near Bushland BeachTides nearby
- West End9.2 mi
- Castle Hill9.3 mi
- North Ward9.9 mi
- Townsville9.9 mi
- Townsville Harbour11 mi
- Arcadia13 mi
- Balgal Beach21 mi
- Jerona41 mi
- Forrest Beach41 mi
- Cassidy45 mi
Bushland Beach at a glance
- Town or city of about 5,990 people. Coordinates: 19.191° S, 146.677° E.
- It is 699 mi northwest of Brisbane, the main place in Queensland. The sun rises 35 min later and sets 16 min later than in Brisbane.
- The nearest tide station, Townsville, is 11 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces north.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Shelly Beach (Townsville) (4.4 mi), Saunders Beach (4.9 mi).
Questions about Bushland BeachQuestions
What time is high tide today in Bushland Beach?
Today in Bushland Beach there are high tides at 11:19 am (9.8 ft) and 10:39 pm (6.7 ft) and low tides at 4:08 am and 6:29 pm. Tide coefficient 63.
What time is sunset today in Bushland Beach?
At 6:20 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:43 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Bushland Beach?
At 5:34 am. First light comes at 4:45 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 1:12–3:12 am, Minor 7:15–8:15 am, Major 1:45–3:45 pm, Minor 9:16–10:16 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Bushland Beach?
Mainly clear, from 78 °F to 83 °F, with a gentle breeze from the northeast (8 mph) and a 4% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Bushland Beach?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.0 ft waves with a period of 4.2 s from the northeast. The water is 83.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Bushland Beach?
The best time to visit Bushland Beach is from July to October: highs of 77 °F to 84 °F, about 2 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: Townsville 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).