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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
9.7 kt ESE
Gusts 23.5 kt
Waves
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Swell
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Sea temp
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Air 27°C
Next 12 hours
13:00
9.7 ESE
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14:00
9.3 ESE
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15:00
9.4 ESE
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16:00
6.7 SE
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17:00
4.4 SE
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18:00
3.7 SE
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19:00
5.8 SE
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20:00
5.9 SE
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21:00
7 SE
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22:00
6.4 SE
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23:00
6 SE
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00:00
6.7 SE
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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 7:01 pm WST on Tuesday 19 May 2026
Situation. A ridge to the south will bring moderate to fresh east to southeasterly winds through the Pilbara and Kimberley waters, easing for a period on Friday.
Tuesday 19 May until midnight. Winds: East to southeasterly 15 to 20 knots, reaching up to 25 knots east of Kalumburu in the late evening. Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres. Swell: East to northeasterly below 1 metre. Weather: Cloudy. 50% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm west of Kalumburu.
Wednesday 20 May. Strong Wind Warning for Wednesday for North Kimberley Coast Winds: East to southeasterly 15 to 25 knots. Winds east of Kalumburu may reach up to 30 knots at times. Seas: 1 to 2 metres. Swell: East to northeasterly below 1 metre. Weather: Cloudy. 80% chance of showers west of Kalumburu, 50% chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm west of Kalumburu.
Thursday 21 May. Winds: East to southeasterly 15 to 25 knots. Seas: 1 to 2 metres, decreasing to 1 metre by early evening. Swell: East to northeasterly below 1 metre. Weather: Mostly sunny.
Friday 22 May. Winds: East to southeasterly 15 to 20 knots becoming variable about 10 knots during the afternoon. Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing below 1 metre during the afternoon or evening. Swell: Northeasterly below 1 metre. Weather: 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↑ 05:44↓ 17:06
Moon↑ 08:03↓ 19:27
PhaseWaxing crescent 10%
Best windows
- Dawn05:21 – 06:44
- Dusk16:06 – 17:29
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 05:44↓ 17:06
Moon↑ 09:06↓ 20:33
PhaseWaxing crescent 18%
Best windows
- Dawn05:21 – 06:44
- Dusk16:06 – 17:28
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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