Lorella Springs Coast

Shoreline·Northern Territory·Australia

Field notes

Gulf coast frontage off the Lorella Springs Wilderness Park, a working cattle station opening seasonally to fishing guests. River mouths and tidal creeks here fish for barra, threadfin and king salmon. Remote 4WD access; self-sufficient and croc-aware.

Current conditions

Wind
6.7 kt SE
Gusts 14.6 kt
Waves
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Period —
Swell
m
Period —
Sea temp
°C
Air 25.9°C
Next 12 hours
10:00
6.7 SE
11:00
8.3 E
12:00
8 E
13:00
8.8 E
14:00
8.9 ENE
15:00
8.1 E
16:00
8.3 ENE
17:00
8.7 ENE
18:00
6.7 ENE
19:00
6 ENE
20:00
6.9 E
21:00
5.6 ENE
Tides
Nearest BOM tide station: West Island ↗ (75 km · secondary)
We don't predict tides on-site — BOM's published tables are authoritative.
BOM · Roper Groote CoastIssued at 2:30 pm CST on Tuesday 21 July 2026
Situation. A weakening ridge of high pressure directs an east to southeasterly flow over coastal waters. Winds will ease slightly before strengthening again towards the end of the week as a new ridge builds over central Australia.
Tuesday 21 July until midnight. Winds: Northeast to southeasterly 10 to 15 knots tending southeast to southwesterly in the late afternoon. Seas: Below 1 metre. Swell: Westerly below 1 metre. Weather: Clear.
Wednesday 22 July. Winds: Southeasterly 10 to 15 knots, reaching up to 20 knots offshore during the morning. Winds becoming variable about 10 knots in the late afternoon. Seas: Around 1 metre. Swell: Westerly below 1 metre. Weather: Sunny.
Thursday 23 July. Winds: South to southeasterly about 10 knots tending east to southeasterly 10 to 15 knots before dawn then becoming variable about 10 knots in the late afternoon. Seas: Around 1 metre. Swell: Below 0.5 metres. Weather: Sunny.
Friday 24 July. Winds: East to southeasterly 15 to 20 knots tending south to southeasterly during the day. Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres south of Channel Point during the morning. Swell: East to northeasterly below 1 metre. Weather: Mostly sunny. North Tiwi Coast: Cape Fourcroy to Cape Don
Source: Open-Meteo Marine + ECMWF (15-min cache) · BOM (1-hr cache). Not for navigation.

Sun & moon

Today
Sun↑ 06:54↓ 18:13
Moon↑ 11:38↓ 00:35
PhaseFirst quarter 49%
Best windows
  • Dawn06:31 – 07:54
  • Dusk17:13 – 18:36
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 06:54↓ 18:14
Moon↑ 12:17↓ 01:27
PhaseFirst quarter 59%
Best windows
  • Dawn06:31 – 07:54
  • Dusk17:14 – 18:37
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
Shoreline
Region
Northern Territory, Australia
Fishing style
land-based fishing and estuary fishing
Structure
Typically holds drop-offs and flats — work the structure for holding fish.
Licence
Recreational fishing licence may apply — check the Northern Territory fisheries regulator before fishing.
Closures
Always confirm current marine park / closure status and seasonal bag limits.

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