Cambridge Gulf (Wyndham)
Estuary·Western Australia·Australia·
Field notes
Massive tidal gulf system at Wyndham fed by the Ord, Pentecost and Durack. Tide-pushed threadfin and barra on the run-in flats, big black jewies in the deeper holes. Brown water and serious crocs - boat fishing only, never wade.
Current conditions
Wind
8.2 kt ESE
Gusts 18.3 kt
Waves
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Period —
Swell
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Period —
Sea temp
—°C
Air 26.9°C
Next 12 hours
10:00
8.2 ESE
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11:00
7 ESE
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12:00
6 ESE
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13:00
5.9 ESE
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14:00
5.2 ESE
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15:00
4.5 ESE
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16:00
5 SE
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17:00
3.7 SE
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18:00
5.9 SSE
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19:00
6.7 SSE
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20:00
6.6 SSE
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21:00
6.4 SSE
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Tides
Nearest BOM tide station: Wyndham ↗ (3.7 km · primary)
We don't predict tides on-site — BOM's published tables are authoritative.
BOM · North Kimberley CoastIssued at 1:01 pm WST on Tuesday 21 July 2026
Situation. A ridge over central Australia maintains a moderate east to southeasterly flow over most of the north. Winds freshen from Wednesday as a new ridge develops to the south and strengthens.
Tuesday 21 July until midnight. Winds: Northeast to southeasterly 15 to 20 knots. Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing to 1 metre by early evening. Swell: Westerly below 1 metre. Weather: Sunny.
Wednesday 22 July. Winds: South to southeasterly 10 to 15 knots tending east to southeasterly 15 to 20 knots early in the morning. Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the morning. Swell: Westerly below 1 metre. Weather: Sunny.
Thursday 23 July. Winds: South to southeasterly 10 to 15 knots tending east to southeasterly 15 to 20 knots during the morning. Seas: Below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the morning. Swell: Northeasterly below 1 metre. Weather: Sunny.
Friday 24 July. Winds: East to southeasterly 15 to 25 knots. Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 2 metres during the morning. Swell: East to northeasterly below 1 metre. Weather: Mostly sunny. West Kimberley Coast: Kuri Bay to Wallal
Source: Open-Meteo Marine + ECMWF (15-min cache) · BOM (1-hr cache). Not for navigation.
Sun & moon
Today
Sun↑ 05:55↓ 17:14
Moon↑ 10:41↓ 23:37
PhaseFirst quarter 49%
Best windows
- Dawn05:32 – 06:55
- Dusk16:14 – 17:37
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 05:54↓ 17:15
Moon↑ 11:18↓ 00:28
PhaseFirst quarter 59%
Best windows
- Dawn05:32 – 06:54
- Dusk16:15 – 17:38
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
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.
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