Broadwater tides today
- Tide now 0.3 ft ↓ falling · low 8:27 am (0.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 7:30–9:30 am good day · 7/10
- Beach day 10:00 am–3:00 pm Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 0.9 ft · 65 °F smooth · 11.3 s from the west-southwest
- Wind · air 2 mph · 63 °F from the ENE, gusts 7 · clear sky
- Surf today 0.7–1.0 ft Poor day · 2/10 · 5:00–7:00 pm
- Sun 5:22 am–6:44 pm 13 h 22 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 10:39 pm waning gibbous · rises at 10:39 pm
Today in Broadwater there is high tide at 10:44 pm (2.9 ft) and low tide at 8:27 am. Tide coefficient 117. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 8:27 am. The sun rises at 5:22 am and sets at 6:44 pm: 13 h 22 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 10:39 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:23 am to 3:23 am and from 1:56 pm to 3:56 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is smooth, with 0.9 ft waves. There's a light air from the east-northeast (2 mph). Clear sky, 63 °F.
Fishing in Broadwater today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 8:27 am
- Minor period 6:45–7:45 am (moonset)
- Falling pressure (−0.16 inHg in 24 h), almost no wind and calm sea (0.9 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 117 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 7:30 am to 9:30 am, combines the 8:27 am low tide, moonset and falling pressure. Also good from 10:10 pm to 11:10 pm, with the 10:44 pm high tide and moonrise. Also good from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, with a major period and falling pressure.
Beach day in Broadwater
Is it a beach day?
8 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 79 °F: pleasant
- Cross-shore breeze (8 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.0 ft waves
- Water at 66 °F (cool)
- UV 10 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.0 ft
1.0 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 66 °F
Cool: refreshing on a hot day.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 10 · SPF 50
Max UV 10 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 11:00 am–2:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 9 mph
Cross-shore breeze (9 mph).
- Tide & sand 8:27 am
Low tide at 8:27 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 10:44 pm.
The best window, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, brings sunshine, pleasant temperatures, little wind and a calm sea, 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 Broadwater
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- Abbey Beach 1.9 mi · W
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Tides in Broadwater
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 8:27 am 0.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:44 pm 2.9 ft · coef. 117
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 38 min to low tide at 8:27 am.
Tide coefficient 117 for the 10:44 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 2.6 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 (3.8 ft) and the lowest, on November 25 (0.0 ft).
Mixed, mainly diurnal: on many days there is only one high and one low tide.
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 come from October 28 to 29 (coefficient 117, 2.6 ft range). The smallest, on October 23 (coefficient 20, 0.9 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 | 5:22 am · 6:44 pm | Low tide 8:27 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 10:44 pm · 2.9 ft | — | — | Coef. 117 | 88% | Major periods 1:23 am · 1:56 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:21 am · 6:45 pm | Low tide 9:45 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 11:17 pm · 2.8 ft | — | — | Coef. 110 | 79% | Major periods 2:28 am · 3:00 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 5:20 am · 6:45 pm | Low tide 12:08 pm · 0.6 ft | High tide 11:40 pm · 2.7 ft | — | — | Coef. 98 | 69% | Major periods 3:32 am · 4:03 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:19 am · 6:46 pm | Low tide 1:09 pm · 0.8 ft | High tide 11:55 pm · 2.5 ft | — | — | Coef. 81 | 58% | Major periods 4:32 am · 5:01 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:18 am · 6:47 pm | Low tide 1:47 pm · 1.0 ft | High tide 9:35 pm · 2.3 ft | — | — | Coef. 63 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:28 am · 5:54 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:17 am · 6:48 pm | Low tide 2:50 am · 2.1 ft | High tide 4:56 am · 2.2 ft | Low tide 2:05 pm · 1.2 ft | High tide 9:44 pm · 2.1 ft | Coef. 56 | 36% | Major periods 6:19 am · 6:43 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 5:16 am · 6:49 pm | Low tide 2:54 am · 1.8 ft | High tide 6:16 am · 1.9 ft | Low tide 1:41 pm · 1.3 ft | High tide 8:08 pm · 2.1 ft | Coef. 35 | 26% | Major periods 7:06 am · 7:28 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
Broadwater has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Port Geographe (Busselton, Department of Transport (Western Australia)), 6.7 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: Department of Transport, Western Australia: Tide Stations (DOT-025), Port Geographe (Busselton) (BSGEO01) water level observations of 2025, https://catalogue.data.wa.gov.au/dataset/tide-stations. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: harmonic constants fitted by TidePlanet from these observations.
The sea at Broadwater
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.5 ft
- Significant0.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.8 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 build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 3.9 ft with a period of 6 s, from the west-northwest (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 67.1 °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 7:49 am (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from Australian Ocean Data Network, via the E.U. Copernicus Marine Service. Generated using E.U. Copernicus Marine Service Information (doi:10.48670/moi-00036).
Surf in Broadwater today
Surf today
Poor- Barely any waves (1.0 ft sets): flat
- Light offshore wind (8 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Rising tide (high tide at 10:44 pm)
- Light: First light 4:56 am · sunrise 5:22 am · sunset 6:44 pm · last light 7:10 pm
- Tide: low 8:27 am (0.2 ft) and high 10:44 pm (2.9 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 65.3 °F–66.9 °F: a 3/2 fullsuit.
- Energy: 17 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, has light offshore wind, though with barely any waves. 5:00 am to 9:00 am can also work, with 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 Broadwater today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (8:27 am): little current from 8:10 am to 8:50 am
- 0.7 ft swell at 11 s from the west-southwest: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (4 mph)
- 0.0 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 8:27 am (8:10–8:50 am) and high tide 10:44 pm (10:29–11:00 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 65.3–66.9 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 7:10 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 10:39 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:00 am to 11:00 am, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 2:30 pm to 3:10 pm, with little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
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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- Busselton Jetty Shore end Fish seen: Trachurus novaezelandiae, Ostorhinchus rueppellii, Goniistius gibbosus, Aracana aurita 3.6 mi
- Squiggly Reef Fish seen: Pempheris klunzingeri, Blushing Wrasse, Pseudolabrus biserialis, Western Talma 5.7 mi
- Luau Fish seen: Trachinops noarlungae, Pempheris klunzingeri, Chromis klunzingeri, Pempheris ornata 5.7 mi
- Coral Gardens 2 Fish seen: Trachinops noarlungae, Pempheris klunzingeri, Black-spotted Wrasse, Blushing Wrasse 5.9 mi
- Kraken Fish seen: Trachinops noarlungae, Pempheris klunzingeri, Chromis klunzingeri, Black-spotted Wrasse 6.1 mi
- Devil's Lair Fish seen: Trachinops noarlungae, Pempheris klunzingeri, Trachinops brauni, Chromis klunzingeri 6.6 mi
- Hippo Creek Fish seen: Blushing Wrasse, Black-spotted Wrasse, Chromis klunzingeri, Trachinops noarlungae 7.0 mi
- Geographe Habitat Protection Zone 7.5 mi
- Geographe Multiple Use Zone 8.3 mi
- Busselton Foreshore 3.6 mi
- Dive Busselton Jetty 3.8 mi
- Swan Dive Busselton 3.9 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 Broadwater
Now in Broadwater
- Low / high
- 53 / 74 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 0%
- Humidity
- 75%
- Dew pointDew point
- 55 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 2 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 12
- 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: −0.08 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 | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 58° | 54° | 56° | 67° | 74° | 73° | 66° | 56° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 SE | 5 E | 3 ENE | 2 N | 6 WNW | 8 WSW | 7 SW | 4 SW |
| Gusts | 14 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 9 |
| Waves | 1.0 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.2 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 |
- 9:00 am 67° 2 N 0.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 74° 6 WNW 0.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 73° 8 WSW 1.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 66° 7 SW 1.3 ft
- 9:00 pm 56° 4 SW 1.2 ft
- 12:00 am 55° 0 WNW 1.2 ft
- 3:00 am 55° 2 NW 1.1 ft
- 6:00 am 59° 7 WNW 1.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 53 / 74 °F | 9 mph WSW | 1.3 ft | 10:44 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 55 / 68 °F | 12 mph NW | 2.2 ft | 11:17 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 57 / 69 °F | 14 mph NW | 3.5 ft | 11:40 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 54 / 64 °F | 11 mph WSW | 3.4 ft | 11:55 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 54 / 67 °F | 13 mph WNW | 3.9 ft | 9:35 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 51 / 66 °F | 14 mph SW | 3.3 ft | 4:56 am · 9:44 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 49 / 68 °F | 12 mph S | 2.1 ft | 6:16 am · 8:08 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 50 / 75 °F | 16 mph S | 2.0 ft | 7:48 am · 8:28 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 52 / 74 °F | 13 mph S | 1.8 ft | 8:58 am · 8:57 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 55 / 72 °F | 11 mph SSW | 3.1 ft | 9:57 am · 9:23 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 55 / 65 °F | 13 mph S | 3.6 ft | 7:50 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 52 / 67 °F | 11 mph S | 4.2 ft | 8:18 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 51 / 75 °F | 12 mph SE | 3.9 ft | 8:52 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 53 / 79 °F | 12 mph SE | 3.4 ft | 9:29 pm |
- Fri 30 Drizzle 55° / 68° 2.2 ft
- Sat 31 Light rain 57° / 69° 3.5 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 54° / 64° 3.4 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 54° / 67° 3.9 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 51° / 66° 3.3 ft
- Wed 4 Clear sky 49° / 68° 2.1 ft
- Thu 5 Mainly clear 50° / 75° 2.0 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 →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (73 °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 7:49 am (local time).
The sun in Broadwater
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:25 am
- Full dark 7:41 pm
- Civil dawn 4:56 am
- Civil dusk 7:10 pm
- Solar noon 12:03 pm (70° high)
- Daylight 13 h 22 min (+2 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:10 pm
- Full dark 7:41 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,343,304 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Broadwater
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,493 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:23–3:23 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:56–3:56 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 6:45–7:45 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 10:09–11:09 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 · 4:29 amNov 2 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 3:03 pmNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 7:48 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 10:54 pmNov 24 in 26 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 Broadwater
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 6.4 mi
- Dolphin Boat Ramp 1.2 mi
- Boat ramp 1.7 mi
- Boat ramp 6.8 mi
- Quindalup Boat Ramp 8.1 mi
- Boat ramp 8.8 mi
- 2 Oceans Tackle 3.5 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
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 2.3 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (0.5 mi from Broadwater) out to sea, heading north.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.7 mi
- 33 ft deep2.3 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.7 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 2.3 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.
Tides near BroadwaterTides nearby
- West Busselton2.3 mi
- Busselton3.6 mi
- Geographe5.9 mi
- Quindalup8.0 mi
- Dunsborough11 mi
- Yallingup14 mi
- Peppermint Grove Beach16 mi
- Dalyellup26 mi
- South Bunbury30 mi
- Carey Park30 mi
Broadwater at a glance
- Town or city of about 4,418 people. Coordinates: 33.663° S, 115.284° E.
- It is 82 mi south of Mandurah, the main place in West Australia. The sun rises at the same time and sets 3 min later than in Mandurah.
- The nearest tide station, Port Geographe, is 6.7 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces north.
Questions about BroadwaterQuestions
What time is high tide today in Broadwater?
Today in Broadwater there is high tide at 10:44 pm (2.9 ft) and low tide at 8:27 am. Tide coefficient 117.
What time is sunset today in Broadwater?
At 6:44 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:10 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Broadwater?
At 5:21 am. First light comes at 4:23 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 88% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 3:03 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 1:23–3:23 am, Minor 6:45–7:45 am, Major 1:56–3:56 pm, Minor 10:09–11:09 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Broadwater?
Clear sky, from 53 °F to 74 °F, with a light air from the east-northeast (2 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Broadwater?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.9 ft waves with a period of 11.3 s from the west-southwest. The water is 65.3 °F.
When is the best time to visit Broadwater?
The best time to visit Broadwater is from November to March: highs of 76 °F to 84 °F, about 3 rainy days a month and 10 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: Port Geographe (Busselton) tide gauge (Department of Transport, Western Australia), 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).