Government Jetty fishing today
- Best time to fish 8:10–10:10 am average day · 5/10
- Tide now 1.4 ft ↓ falling · low 9:08 am (0.8 ft)
- Waves · water 4.7 ft · 64 °F moderate · 9.1 s from the south-southeast
- Wind · air 8 mph · 58 °F from the NE, gusts 15 · partly cloudy
- Sun 5:09 am–6:35 pm 13 h 25 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 10:32 pm waning gibbous · rises at 10:32 pm
- Coefficient 118 big spring tides · spring tides Oct 27–29
- Major solunar period 1:44–3:44 pm today's activity: medium
Today in Government Jetty there is low tide at 9:08 am. Tide coefficient 118. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 9:08 am. The sun rises at 5:09 am and sets at 6:35 pm: 13 h 25 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 10:32 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:12 am to 3:12 am and from 1:44 pm to 3:44 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is moderate, with 4.7 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the northeast (8 mph). Partly cloudy, 58 °F.
Fishing in Government Jetty today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 9:08 am
- Falling pressure (−0.24 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (7 mph) and some swell (4.6 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 8:10 am to 10:10 am, combines the 9:08 am low tide, falling pressure and some swell. Also good from 11:10 pm to 12:00 am, with the 12:09 am high tide, falling pressure, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 1:40 pm to 3:40 pm, with a major period, falling pressure and some swell.
About Government JettyThe jetty
5.9 mi from Spencer Park. Tides, weather and sun in Spencer Park →
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Beach day in Government Jetty
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 72 °F: mild
- Water at 65 °F (cool)
- Low tide at 9:08 am: more sand
- Light offshore wind (12 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Swim with care: 4.7 ft waves every 9 s; moderate rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 4.7 ft
4.7 ft waves every 9 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 65 °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–1:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 12 mph
Offshore breeze (12 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 9:08 am
Low tide at 9:08 am: that's when there's the most sand.
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 Government Jetty
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- Emu Point Beach 3.7 mi · SW
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Emu Beach 3.9 mi · SW
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Ledge Beach Road 4.5 mi · S
- Parking
- Middleton Beach 5.3 mi · SW
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Ben Dearg Beach 5.9 mi · SE
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
Beaches and amenities: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Webcams near Government Jetty
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Tides in Government Jetty
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 9:08 am 0.8 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 3 h 11 min to low tide at 9:08 am.
Tide coefficient for the day: 118. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 2.9 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 (4.5 ft) and the lowest, on December 24 (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 29 to 30 (coefficient 118, 2.9 ft range). The smallest, on October 9 (coefficient 20, 1.5 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 | 5:09 am · 6:35 pm | Low tide 9:08 am · 0.8 ft | — | — | — | Coef. 118 | 88% | Major periods 1:12 am · 1:44 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:08 am · 6:36 pm | High tide 12:09 am · 3.6 ft | Low tide 1:00 pm · 0.7 ft | — | — | Coef. 118 | 79% | Major periods 2:17 am · 2:49 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 5:07 am · 6:37 pm | High tide 12:32 am · 3.4 ft | Low tide 1:56 pm · 0.6 ft | — | — | Coef. 115 | 69% | Major periods 3:21 am · 3:51 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:06 am · 6:38 pm | High tide 12:32 am · 3.2 ft | Low tide 2:31 pm · 0.7 ft | — | — | Coef. 106 | 58% | Major periods 4:21 am · 4:49 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:05 am · 6:39 pm | High tide 12:06 am · 2.9 ft | Low tide 2:57 pm · 0.9 ft | High tide 11:15 pm · 2.7 ft | — | Coef. 92 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:17 am · 5:43 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:04 am · 6:40 pm | Low tide 3:03 am · 2.5 ft | High tide 7:12 am · 2.7 ft | Low tide 3:13 pm · 1.1 ft | High tide 10:26 pm · 2.7 ft | Coef. 66 | 36% | Major periods 6:07 am · 6:31 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 5:03 am · 6:40 pm | Low tide 3:33 am · 2.2 ft | High tide 8:29 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 3:18 pm · 1.4 ft | High tide 9:52 pm · 2.8 ft | Coef. 43 | 26% | Major periods 6:55 am · 7:17 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
Tides from the Emu Point station (Department of Transport (Western Australia)), 3.6 mi from Government Jetty. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Department of Transport, Western Australia: Tide Stations (DOT-025), Emu Point (AEEMU01) water level observations of 2017–2018, 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 Government Jetty
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.3 ft
- Significant4.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest9.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 9.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 9.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces west 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 Wednesday 4: 7.5 ft with a period of 11 s, from the southwest (moderate).
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 65.7 °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 5:57 am (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from University of Western Australia, via the E.U. Copernicus Marine Service. Generated using E.U. Copernicus Marine Service Information (doi:10.48670/moi-00036).
Diving in Government Jetty today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- 3.2 ft swell at 10 s from the south-southwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (12 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the north, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 9:08 am (8:30–10:30 am) and high tide 12:09 am (11:50 pm–12:30 am)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 3.4 ft at 10 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 64.2–65.3 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 7:01 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 10:32 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:30 pm to 2:50 pm, combines light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell. Also worth a look from 8:30 am to 11:30 am, with slack water at low tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell.
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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- Cheynes Reef Fish seen: Pempheris klunzingeri, Trachinops noarlungae, Parma mccullochi, Acanthaluteres brownii 7.0 mi
- Possession Pt Fish seen: Chromis klunzingeri, Pseudolabrus biserialis, Black-spotted Wrasse, Girella zebra 7.1 mi
- Michaelmas Reef North Fish seen: Trachinops brauni, Pempheris klunzingeri, Chromis klunzingeri, Pseudolabrus biserialis 7.2 mi
- Mistaken Is Albany Fish seen: Chromis klunzingeri, Black-spotted Wrasse, Enoplosus armatus, Ophthalmolepis lineolatus 8.0 mi
- Julius Rock Fish seen: Chromis klunzingeri, Black-spotted Wrasse, Pseudolabrus biserialis, Acanthaluteres brownii 8.1 mi
- Seal Is Fish seen: Black-spotted Wrasse, Blushing Wrasse, Pseudolabrus biserialis, Notolabrus parilus 8.4 mi
- Breaksea Cove Fish seen: Ophthalmolepis lineolatus, Pseudolabrus biserialis, Notolabrus parilus, Herring Cale 8.5 mi
- Torndirrup Beach North Fish seen: Pempheris klunzingeri, Kyphosus sydneyanus, Ophthalmolepis lineolatus, Girella zebra 12 mi
- Southcoast Diving Supplies 7.4 mi
- Albany Dive 7.6 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 Government Jetty
Now in Government Jetty
- Low / high
- 57 / 70 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 64%
- Humidity
- 85%
- Dew pointDew point
- 54 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 60° | 59° | 58° | 66° | 70° | 68° | 65° | 60° |
| Wind (mph) | 14 ENE | 10 NE | 8 NE | 7 ENE | 8 E | 10 ESE | 4 E | 4 NW |
| Gusts | 24 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 11 | 8 |
| Waves | 4.7 ft | 4.7 ft | 4.7 ft | 4.6 ft | 4.5 ft | 4.5 ft | 4.2 ft | 4.1 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 am 58° 8 NE 4.7 ft
- 9:00 am 66° 7 ENE 4.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 70° 8 E 4.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 68° 10 ESE 4.5 ft
- 6:00 pm 65° 4 E 4.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 60° 4 NW 4.1 ft
- 12:00 am 57° 8 WNW 4.0 ft
- 3:00 am 54° 7 WNW 3.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 57 / 70 °F | 14 mph ENE | 4.7 ft | — | |
| Fri 30 | 53 / 69 °F | 17 mph W | 4.2 ft | 12:09 am | |
| Sat 31 | 56 / 69 °F | 9 mph N | 5.1 ft | 12:32 am | |
| Sun 1 | 56 / 63 °F | 15 mph WSW | 7.1 ft | 12:32 am | |
| Mon 2 | 53 / 67 °F | 11 mph WNW | 7.0 ft | 12:06 am · 11:15 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 57 / 64 °F | 21 mph WSW | 6.3 ft | 7:12 am · 10:26 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 53 / 62 °F | 12 mph SE | 7.5 ft | 8:29 am · 9:52 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 52 / 65 °F | 10 mph SE | 8.3 ft | 9:20 am · 9:44 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 56 / 63 °F | 11 mph SSE | 8.1 ft | 10:01 am · 9:48 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 56 / 65 °F | 11 mph ESE | 7.2 ft | 10:35 am · 9:54 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 56 / 60 °F | 17 mph WSW | 7.7 ft | 11:06 am · 10:03 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 56 / 59 °F | 13 mph SW | 9.8 ft | 11:32 am · 10:16 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 56 / 60 °F | 12 mph SE | 8.7 ft | 11:47 am · 10:35 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 57 / 65 °F | 16 mph ENE | 5.8 ft | 11:49 am · 10:57 pm |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 53° / 69° 4.2 ft
- Sat 31 Rain 56° / 69° 5.1 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 56° / 63° 7.1 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 53° / 67° 7.0 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 57° / 64° 6.3 ft
- Wed 4 Partly cloudy 53° / 62° 7.5 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 52° / 65° 8.3 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 They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about temperature on Saturday 31. See the models →
- Outlook The next few weeks look normal for the time of year. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+2.3 °F; normal high: 68 °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 5:57 am (local time).
The sun in Government Jetty
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:11 am
- Full dark 7:33 pm
- Civil dawn 4:43 am
- Civil dusk 7:01 pm
- Solar noon 11:52 am (68° high)
- Daylight 13 h 25 min (+2 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:00 pm
- Full dark 7:33 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,343,485 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Government Jetty
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,493 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:12–3:12 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:44–3:44 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 6:29–7:29 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 10:02–11:02 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 Government Jetty
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 4.0 mi
- Ellen Cove Jetty 6.3 mi
- Boat ramp 1.6 mi
- Boat ramp 1.9 mi
- Boat ramp 3.7 mi
- Albany Marina 7.6 mi
- Albany Rods & Tackle 7.4 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Tides near Government JettyTides nearby
- Spencer Park5.9 mi
- Yakamia6.8 mi
- Mount Clarence7.1 mi
- Centennial Park7.1 mi
- Albany7.6 mi
- Lockyer7.8 mi
- Mount Melville7.8 mi
- Robinson9.8 mi
- Goode Beach9.9 mi
Government Jetty at a glance
- Pier. Coordinates: 34.949° S, 117.977° E.
- It is 212 mi southeast of Mandurah, the main place in West Australia. The sun rises 13 min earlier and sets 5 min earlier than in Mandurah.
- 5.9 mi from Spencer Park.
- The nearest tide station, Emu Point, is 3.6 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Emu Point Beach (3.8 mi), Gull Rock Beach (4.9 mi).
Questions about Government JettyQuestions
Where is Government Jetty?
A jetty 5.9 mi from Spencer Park, in West Australia (Australia). The coast faces west.
Can you fish at Government Jetty?
OpenStreetMap doesn't say whether fishing is allowed. Check the rules on site and the local fishing license: they can change.
What time is high tide today in Government Jetty?
Today in Government Jetty there is low tide at 9:08 am. Tide coefficient 118.
What time is sunset today in Government Jetty?
At 6:35 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:01 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Government Jetty?
At 5:08 am. First light comes at 4:10 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 1:12–3:12 am, Minor 6:29–7:29 am, Major 1:44–3:44 pm, Minor 10:02–11:02 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Government Jetty?
Overcast, from 57 °F to 70 °F, with a gentle breeze from the northeast (8 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Government Jetty?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 4.7 ft waves with a period of 9.1 s from the south-southeast. The water is 64.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Government Jetty?
The best time to visit Government Jetty is from December to February: highs of 74 °F to 77 °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: Emu Point 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).