Henri Freycinet Harbour
Bay·Western Australia·Australia·
Field notes
Sheltered inner Shark Bay harbour on the western gulf, accessed from Denham. Pinkie heaven on the deeper banks, with whiting, snook and the odd mulloway in close. Watch for sanctuary zones around Monkey Mia and Cape Peron.
Current conditions
Wind
15.7 kt WSW
Gusts 26.8 kt
Waves
0.9 m
Period 4.7 s
Swell
0.3 m
Period 7.5 s
Sea temp
19.7°C
Air 16°C
Next 12 hours
00:00
15.7 WSW
0.9m
01:00
15.6 SW
0.9m
02:00
13.3 SW
0.9m
03:00
11 SW
0.8m
04:00
9.9 SSW
0.7m
05:00
8.7 SSW
0.7m
06:00
10 SSW
0.7m
07:00
12.6 S
0.6m
08:00
13.2 S
0.6m
09:00
12.2 SSE
0.6m
10:00
12.8 SSE
0.6m
11:00
13.9 S
0.6m
Tides
Nearest BOM tide station: Useless Loop ↗ (14.4 km · secondary)
We don't predict tides on-site — BOM's published tables are authoritative.
BOM · Gascoyne 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 Ningaloo Coast Winds: Southerly 20 to 30 knots decreasing to 20 to 25 knots in the morning then increasing to 20 to 30 knots in the late afternoon. Seas: 1.5 to 2.5 metres. Swell: Southwesterly 2 to 3 metres inshore, increasing to 3 to 4 metres offshore. Weather: Partly cloudy.
Monday 7 September. Strong Wind Warning for Monday for Ningaloo Coast Winds: Southerly 15 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots offshore south of Coral Bay in the evening. Seas: 1.5 to 2 metres, decreasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the morning, then increasing to 2 metres by early evening. Swell: Southwesterly 2 to 3 metres inshore, increasing to 3 to 4 metres offshore. Weather: Sunny.
Tuesday 8 September. Winds: South to southeasterly 15 to 25 knots. Seas: 1 to 2 metres. Swell: Southwesterly 2.5 to 3 metres. Weather: Sunny. Gascoyne Coast: Cape Cuvier to Kalbarri
Sunday 6 September until midnight. Strong Wind Warning for Sunday for Gascoyne Coast Winds: Southerly 20 to 30 knots. Seas: 2 to 3 metres. Swell: Southwesterly 4 to 6 metres, tending southerly 4 to 6 metres during the morning. Weather: Partly cloudy. 50% chance of showers. Caution: Large and powerful surf conditions from this morning are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as swimming, surfing and rock fishing.
Source: Open-Meteo Marine + ECMWF (15-min cache) · BOM (1-hr cache). Not for navigation.
Sun & moon
Today
Sun↑ 06:35↓ 18:16
Moon↑ 03:39↓ 13:12
PhaseWaning crescent 30%
Best windows
- Dawn06:12 – 07:35
- Dusk17:16 – 18:39
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 06:34↓ 18:16
Moon↑ 04:29↓ 14:22
PhaseWaning crescent 20%
Best windows
- Dawn06:10 – 07:34
- Dusk17:16 – 18:40
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.
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Access & logistics
Spot type
Bay
Region
Western Australia, Australia
Fishing style
estuary fishing and land-based fishing
Structure
Typically holds flats and drop-offs — 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.
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