Albany - Princess Royal Harbour
Estuary·Western Australia·Australia·
Field notes
Princess Royal Harbour and the inner reaches of King George Sound shelter pink snapper, samson fish around deeper structure, and herring schooled along the jetties and edges.
Current conditions
Wind
5.8 kt WNW
Gusts 9.7 kt
Waves
2.1 m
Period 9.4 s
Swell
1.8 m
Period 8.3 s
Sea temp
17.4°C
Air 11.1°C
Next 12 hours
00:00
5.8 WNW
2.1m
01:00
5.5 SW
2.1m
02:00
15.3 S
2.2m
03:00
14.3 S
2.4m
04:00
14 S
2.5m
05:00
14.1 S
2.6m
06:00
13.4 SSE
2.6m
07:00
12.6 SSE
2.6m
08:00
12 SSE
2.6m
09:00
12.3 SSE
2.6m
10:00
12.3 SSE
2.6m
11:00
12.5 SSE
2.5m
Tides
Nearest BOM tide station: Albany ↗ (1.1 km · primary)
We don't predict tides on-site — BOM's published tables are authoritative.
BOM · Albany CoastIssued at 7:01 am WST on Sunday 6 September 2026
Situation. A cold front moving along the south coast will weaken as it passes over the Esperance and Eucla coasts during today. East to southeasterly winds will then prevail over the waters as a new ridge develops over the Bight from today, gradually moving eastwards next week.
Sunday 6 September until midnight. Strong Wind Warning for Sunday for Leeuwin Coast Winds: Southerly 20 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots north of Cape Leeuwin during the morning. Winds turning southeasterly 15 to 25 knots in the morning. Seas: 1.5 to 2.5 metres. Swell: Southwesterly 3 to 4 metres. Weather: Partly cloudy.
Monday 7 September. Winds: Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots, reaching up to 25 knots offshore north of Cape Leeuwin in the evening. Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing below 1 metre during the morning, then increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the afternoon. Swell: Southwesterly 4 to 5 metres. Weather: Partly cloudy.
Tuesday 8 September. Winds: Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots turning easterly 20 to 25 knots during the day. Seas: 1 to 2 metres. Swell: Southwesterly 3 to 5 metres. Weather: Partly cloudy. Albany Coast: Walpole to Bremer Bay
Sunday 6 September until midnight. Winds: Southerly 20 to 25 knots turning southeasterly 15 to 20 knots in the late morning. Seas: 1.5 to 2 metres, decreasing to 1 to 1.5 metres around midday. Swell: Southwesterly 2 to 3 metres inshore, increasing to 3 to 4 metres offshore. Weather: Partly cloudy.
Source: Open-Meteo Marine + ECMWF (15-min cache) · BOM (1-hr cache). Not for navigation.
Sun & moon
Today
Sun↑ 06:23↓ 17:53
Moon↑ 03:46↓ 12:27
PhaseWaning crescent 30%
Best windows
- Dawn05:57 – 07:23
- Dusk16:53 – 18:19
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 06:21↓ 17:54
Moon↑ 04:32↓ 13:40
PhaseWaning crescent 20%
Best windows
- Dawn05:56 – 07:21
- Dusk16:54 – 18:20
Best windows combine civil twilight with the hour either side of sun transit — the universal low-light feeding window most species respond to. Moon phase influence is folkloric; full and new moons coincide with the strongest tide swings.
What's biting
Recent reports from the community. Sign in to log your own catches.
Access & logistics
Spot type
Estuary
Region
Western Australia, Australia
Fishing style
estuary fishing and land-based fishing
Structure
Typically holds drop-offs, flats and holes — work the structure for holding fish.
Licence
Recreational fishing licence may apply — check the Western Australia fisheries regulator before fishing.
Closures
Always confirm current marine park / closure status and seasonal bag limits.
Saved.
Comments
Sign in to leave a comment.
No comments yet — be the first.