Port Hedland tides today
- Tide now 1.6 ft ↓ falling · low 6:25 am (1.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 5:20–6:00 am good day · 7/10
- Beach day 2:00–6:00 pm Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 1.8 ft · 81 °F slight · 3.9 s from the west-northwest
- Wind · air 10 mph · 67 °F from the WSW, gusts 15 · clear
- Sun 5:25 am–6:13 pm 12 h 48 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 9:46 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:46 pm
- Best time to dive 11:50 am–1:30 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Port Hedland there are high tides at 12:07 am (22.8 ft) and 12:39 pm (20.7 ft) and low tides at 6:25 am and 6:32 pm. Tide coefficient 104. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 6:25 am. The sun rises at 5:25 am and sets at 6:13 pm: 12 h 48 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:46 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:10 am to 3:10 am and from 1:42 pm to 3:42 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is slight, with 1.8 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the west-southwest (10 mph). Clear, 67 °F.
Fishing in Port Hedland today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 6:25 am
- Sunrise at 5:25 am
- Steady pressure (30.00 inHg), light offshore wind (10 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: 104 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:20 am to 6:00 am, combines the 6:25 am low tide, sunrise and some swell. Also worth a try from 5:40 pm to 6:40 pm, with the 6:32 pm low tide, sunset and some swell, though with moderate wind. Also good from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm, with the 12:39 pm high tide, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: orange-spotted grouper, cobia and giant trevally. What you can catch
Beach day in Port Hedland
Is it a beach day?
12 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 87 °F: beach weather
- Calm for swimming: 2.0 ft waves
- Water at 81 °F (warm)
- Low tide at 6:32 pm: more sand
- Moderate onshore wind (16 mph): choppy water
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 81 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 14 · SPF 50
Max UV 14 (extreme): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 10:00 am–3:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 16 mph
Moderate onshore wind (16 mph).
- Tide & sand 6:25 am
Low tide at 6:25 am and 6:32 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:07 am and 12:39 pm. Coefficient 104 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
The best window, 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, a calm sea, water at 81 °F and low tide at 6:32 pm, though with moderate wind and very high UV. 8:00 am to 1:00 pm can also work, with sunshine, beach weather, a calm sea and water at 81 °F, though with light offshore wind, very high UV and a spring high tide.
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 Port Hedland
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- Spoil Bank 1.3 mi · NW
- Parking
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Tides in Port Hedland
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:07 am 22.8 ft · coef. 104
- ▼ Next low tide 6:25 am 1.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 12:39 pm 20.7 ft · coef. 102
- ▼ Low tide 6:32 pm 4.1 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 30 min to low tide at 6:25 am.
Tide coefficient 104 for the 12:07 am high tide and 102 for the 12:39 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 21.6 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 March 22 (23.8 ft) and the lowest, on October 28 (1.1 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
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 11 to 13 (coefficient 106, 20.4 ft range). The smallest, from October 20 to 21 (coefficient 22, 4.4 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 | 5:25 am · 6:13 pm | High tide 12:07 am · 22.8 ft | Low tide 6:25 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 12:39 pm · 20.7 ft | Low tide 6:32 pm · 4.1 ft | Coef. 104 | 88% | Major periods 1:10 am · 1:42 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:25 am · 6:14 pm | High tide 12:41 am · 22.3 ft | Low tide 7:00 am · 2.0 ft | High tide 1:14 pm · 19.8 ft | Low tide 7:06 pm · 5.0 ft | Coef. 98 | 79% | Major periods 2:14 am · 2:46 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 5:24 am · 6:14 pm | High tide 1:17 am · 21.3 ft | Low tide 7:37 am · 3.4 ft | High tide 1:51 pm · 18.6 ft | Low tide 7:43 pm · 6.4 ft | Coef. 87 | 69% | Major periods 3:18 am · 3:49 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:24 am · 6:15 pm | High tide 1:54 am · 19.8 ft | Low tide 8:17 am · 5.3 ft | High tide 2:31 pm · 17.2 ft | Low tide 8:26 pm · 8.1 ft | Coef. 72 | 58% | Major periods 4:18 am · 4:47 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:23 am · 6:15 pm | High tide 2:37 am · 18.0 ft | Low tide 9:05 am · 7.4 ft | High tide 3:21 pm · 15.8 ft | Low tide 9:24 pm · 9.9 ft | Coef. 54 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:14 am · 5:40 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:23 am · 6:16 pm | High tide 3:33 am · 16.0 ft | Low tide 10:18 am · 9.3 ft | High tide 5:09 pm · 14.7 ft | Low tide 11:45 pm · 10.9 ft | Coef. 36 | 36% | Major periods 6:05 am · 6:29 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 5:22 am · 6:16 pm | High tide 6:25 am · 14.7 ft | Low tide 12:52 pm · 9.7 ft | High tide 7:44 pm · 15.9 ft | — | Coef. 35 | 26% | Major periods 6:52 am · 7:15 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 Port Hedland station (UHSLC, TICON-4), 2.8 mi from Port Hedland. Times and heights are its predictions.
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 Port Hedland
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.9 ft
- Significant1.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.9 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.9 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.9 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces north and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 2.4 ft with a period of 4 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 81.8 °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 5:55 am (local time).
Surf in Port Hedland today
Surf today
Poor- 1.0–1.6 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 1.6 ft swell at 4 s from the west-northwest, short: weak, messy waves
- Light offshore wind (10 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Falling tide (high tide at 12:39 pm)
- Light: First light 5:03 am · sunrise 5:25 am · sunset 6:13 pm · last light 6:36 pm
- Tide: high 12:07 am (22.8 ft), low 6:25 am (1.2 ft), high 12:39 pm (20.7 ft) and low 6:32 pm (4.1 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 80.6 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 6 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 5:03 am to 9:00 am, has light offshore wind, though with small waves and 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 Port Hedland today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (12:39 pm): little current from 12:20 pm to 1:00 pm
- 0.7 ft swell at 5 s from the west-northwest: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (11 mph)
- 0.5 mph current toward the west-southwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 12:07 am (11:50 pm–12:22 am), low tide 6:25 am (6:10–6:40 am), high tide 12:39 pm (12:20–1:00 pm) and low tide 6:32 pm (6:17–6:47 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 80.6 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:36 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 9:46 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:50 am to 1:30 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 5:40 am to 6:50 am, 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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- Jenny's Reef Fish seen: Neopomacentrus filamentosus, Miller's Damselfish, Chaetodontoplus duboulayi, Blue Tuskfish 8.6 mi
- Old 9 Buoy Reef Fish seen: Neopomacentrus filamentosus, Miller's Damselfish, Chaetodontoplus duboulayi, Blue Tuskfish 8.8 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 Port Hedland
Now in Port Hedland
- Low / high
- 65 / 89 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 0%
- Humidity
- 73%
- Dew pointDew point
- 58 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 25
- 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 (+0.04 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. 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 | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 70° | 66° | 67° | 78° | 87° | 87° | 78° | 73° |
| Wind (mph) | 9 W | 8 WSW | 10 WSW | 10 WSW | 8 W | 15 NW | 14 NW | 10 WNW |
| Gusts | 12 | 11 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 25 | 24 | 17 |
| Waves | 2.4 ft | 2.1 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.9 ft | 2.0 ft | 2.1 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 67° 10 WSW 1.8 ft
- 9:00 am 78° 10 WSW 1.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 87° 8 W 1.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 87° 15 NW 1.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 78° 14 NW 2.0 ft
- 9:00 pm 73° 10 WNW 2.1 ft
- 12:00 am 71° 8 W 2.0 ft
- 3:00 am 68° 8 W 1.8 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 65 / 89 °F | 16 mph W | 2.4 ft | 12:07 am · 12:39 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 67 / 95 °F | 17 mph WNW | 2.0 ft | 12:41 am · 1:14 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 67 / 95 °F | 15 mph WNW | 1.9 ft | 1:17 am · 1:51 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 69 / 102 °F | 16 mph WNW | 1.9 ft | 1:54 am · 2:31 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 75 / 105 °F | 15 mph W | 1.6 ft | 2:37 am · 3:21 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 76 / 109 °F | 15 mph W | 1.8 ft | 3:33 am · 5:09 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 84 / 114 °F | 14 mph SSW | 2.2 ft | 6:25 am · 7:44 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 83 / 110 °F | 18 mph ENE | 2.1 ft | 8:12 am · 8:38 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 81 / 110 °F | 18 mph NW | 1.8 ft | 9:06 am · 9:17 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 80 / 104 °F | 15 mph NW | 1.5 ft | 9:47 am · 9:51 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 78 / 98 °F | 9 mph NW | 1.4 ft | 10:22 am · 10:22 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 77 / 103 °F | 9 mph NW | 1.2 ft | 10:55 am · 10:52 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 78 / 111 °F | 12 mph WNW | 1.5 ft | 11:26 am · 11:22 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 80 / 101 °F | 15 mph N | 1.4 ft | 11:56 am · 11:52 pm |
- Fri 30 Clear sky 67° / 95° 2.0 ft
- Sat 31 Clear sky 67° / 95° 1.9 ft
- Sun 1 Clear sky 69° / 102° 1.9 ft
- Mon 2 Clear sky 75° / 105° 1.6 ft
- Tue 3 Clear sky 76° / 109° 1.8 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 84° / 114° 2.2 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 83° / 110° 2.1 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 tomorrow. 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 (−6.4 °F; normal high: 95 °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 5:55 am (local time).
The sun in Port Hedland
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:36 am
- Full dark 7:03 pm
- Civil dawn 5:03 am
- Civil dusk 6:36 pm
- Solar noon 11:49 am (83° high)
- Daylight 12 h 48 min (+1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:43 pm
- Full dark 7:03 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,343,528 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Port Hedland
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,493 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:10–3:10 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:42–3:42 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:09–8:09 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 · 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 Port Hedland
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Nelson Point 1.9 mi
- PHPA3 2.4 mi
- PHPA1/2 2.4 mi
- Anderson Point Pier 2.5 mi
- PHPA4 2.7 mi
- Stanley Point Pier 3.1 mi
- Jetty 1.4 mi
- Jetty 2.7 mi
- Boat ramp 1.3 mi
- Boat ramp 2.2 mi
- Boat ramp 5.0 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
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: even 3.1 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (0.35 mi from Port Hedland) out to sea, heading north.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 3.1 mi. Cast far from the beach, ideally around high tide.
- 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: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 3.1 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
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 Port HedlandTides nearby
All places in West Australia, A to Z (292) →Port Hedland at a glance
- Town or city of about 15,298 people. Coordinates: 20.312° S, 118.611° E.
- It is 863 mi north of Mandurah, the main place in West Australia. The sun rises 4 min later and sets 27 min earlier than in Mandurah.
- The nearest tide station, Port Hedland, is 2.8 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces north.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Mount Newman Wharf (2.9 mi), Goldsworthy Pier (3.0 mi).
Questions about Port HedlandQuestions
What time is high tide today in Port Hedland?
Today in Port Hedland there are high tides at 12:07 am (22.8 ft) and 12:39 pm (20.7 ft) and low tides at 6:25 am and 6:32 pm. Tide coefficient 104.
What time is sunset today in Port Hedland?
At 6:13 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:36 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Port Hedland?
At 5:25 am. First light comes at 4:35 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 1:10–3:10 am, Minor 7:09–8:09 am, Major 1:42–3:42 pm, Minor 9:16–10:16 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Port Hedland?
Clear sky, from 65 °F to 89 °F, with a gentle breeze from the west-southwest (10 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Port Hedland?
Slight (Douglas 3): 1.8 ft waves with a period of 3.9 s from the west-northwest. The water is 80.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Port Hedland?
The best time to visit Port Hedland is from June to August: highs of 81 °F to 84 °F, barely 1 rainy day 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: Port Hedland (UHSLC) 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).