Darwin High & Low Tide Today

Northern Territory, Australia · Updated 4h ago · -12.4634°, 130.8456° · Australia/Darwin

High & Low Tide Today in Darwin

Today's tide times for Darwin (Sunday, October 18, 2026): low tide at 3:00 AM (0.14 m), high tide at 7:43 AM (1.54 m), low tide at 2:37 PM (-1.11 m) and high tide at 9:47 PM (1.75 m).

High tide today:: 7:43 AM (1.54 m), 9:47 PM (1.75 m)
Low tide today:: 3:00 AM (0.14 m), 2:37 PM (-1.11 m)

Sea level in Darwin now: about 0.94 m and rising (as of 7:00 PM local time).

Tides tomorrow in Darwin

Tomorrow (Monday, October 19): low tide at 4:07 AM (0.42 m), high tide at 8:09 AM (1.15 m), low tide at 3:30 PM (-0.63 m) and high tide at 11:42 PM (1.49 m).

Times are local (Australia/Darwin). Predictions from the Open-Meteo marine model — not for navigation.

Today's Beach Conditions

Next High Tide

9:47 PM

1.75 m · +2h 4m

Next Low Tide

4:07 AM

0.42 m · +8h 24m

Water Temp

31.5°C

Wind

10 W

UV Index

Sunset

6:43 PM

Air Temp

29°C

Wave

0.0m

Tide Curve

Hourly Forecast

Time	Tide	Temp	Rain	Wind	UV
12 AM	0.9m	29°	0	12 NW	0
1 AM	0.4m	28°	0	9 NW	0
2 AM	0.2m	28°	0	5 NW	0
3 AM	0.1m	28°	0	6 NW	0
4 AM	0.2m	28°	0	3 NW	0
5 AM	0.6m	28°	0	3 N	0
6 AM	1.1m	28°	0	4 NE	0
7 AM	1.5m	29°	0	6 NE	1
8 AM	1.6m	29°	0	6 NE	2
9 AM	1.3m	30°	0	4 NE	5
10 AM	1.0m	31°	0	2 NE	7
11 AM	0.4m	32°	0	1 W	8
12 PM	-0.2m	33°	0	1 NW	9
1 PM	-0.8m	33°	0	6 NW	9
2 PM	-1.1m	31°	0.7	14 NW	7
3 PM	-1.1m	30°	1.1	12 NW	1
4 PM	-1.0m	30°	0.1	10 NW	1
5 PM	-0.6m	30°	0	10 NW	2
6 PM	0.2m	30°	0	10 NW	1
7 PM	0.9m	29°	0	10 W	0
8 PM	1.5m	29°	0	8 NW	0
9 PM	1.7m	27°	0.3	8 N	0
10 PM	1.8m	27°	0	8 N	0
11 PM	1.6m	27°	0	4 N	0

Next 7 Days

Sun, Oct 18

H 7:43 AM 1.54m, 9:47 PM 1.75m·L 3:00 AM 0.14m, 2:37 PM -1.11m

33° / 27°

2.3mm

Mon, Oct 19

H 8:09 AM 1.15m, 11:42 PM 1.49m·L 4:07 AM 0.42m, 3:30 PM -0.63m

31° / 27°

2.2mm

Tue, Oct 20

H 8:55 AM 0.66m·L 6:15 AM 0.45m, 5:47 PM -0.32m

31° / 26°

3.5mm

Wed, Oct 21

H 1:12 AM 1.64m, 1:40 PM 0.87m·L 8:03 AM 0.04m, 7:32 PM -0.35m

31° / 27°

0.7mm

Thu, Oct 22

H 2:15 AM 2m, 2:45 PM 1.51m·L 8:55 AM -0.53m, 8:43 PM -0.68m

32° / 26°

1.2mm

Fri, Oct 23

H 2:58 AM 2.41m, 3:26 PM 2.15m·L 9:25 AM -1.11m, 9:31 PM -0.91m

32° / 27°

2.1mm

Sat, Oct 24

H 3:31 AM 2.6m, 4:06 PM 2.95m·L 9:57 AM -1.83m

31° / 25°

5.1mm

About Darwin

Geographic Overview

Darwin sits on a broad peninsula on Australia's north coast, facing the Timor Sea to the west and north. Darwin Harbour is a large, sheltered embayment behind the city; the open coast stretches north through Casuarina Beach and Nightcliff. The coastline is dominated by tidal mudflats, mangrove systems, and rocky outcrops rather than sandy surf beaches. The broader region — Arnhem Land and the Top End — is flat, tropical, and cut by river systems that deliver significant sediment and freshwater to the coast during the wet season.

Tidal Characteristics

Darwin has one of the largest tidal ranges in Australia, regularly reaching 7–8 m during spring tides. The tidal pattern is predominantly semidiurnal with a strong diurnal inequality — the two daily high tides often differ significantly in height. This extreme range means the foreshore can shift hundreds of metres between low and high water, exposing vast tidal flats. Boat skippers and fishermen must plan carefully around tidal windows; many boat ramps become unusable for several hours around low tide.

Best Times to Visit

Darwin has two seasons: the Dry (May to October) and the Wet (November to April). The Dry season is the primary visitor period — low humidity, temperatures around 30 °C, clear skies, and calm seas. The Wet season brings intense monsoonal rain, high humidity, frequent electrical storms, and rough coastal conditions. Fishing peaks in the Dry, particularly April to June and September to October when barramundi and other species are active.

Safety Tips

Box jellyfish (Chironex fleckeri) and Irukandji jellyfish are present in Darwin's coastal waters from approximately November through May — the Wet season. Stings from box jellyfish can be fatal. Avoid swimming in open coastal water during this period unless at a patrolled stinger-netted enclosure. Estuarine (saltwater) crocodiles inhabit Darwin Harbour, tidal rivers, and mangrove margins year-round; heed all crocodile warning signs and never swim outside designated safe areas. UV index is extreme year-round — SPF 50+ protection is essential.

What Makes It Special

The extreme tidal range creates a dynamic coastal environment unlike anything in southern Australia. Fishing is exceptional — Darwin is a serious destination for barramundi, threadfin salmon, queenfish, and offshore pelagics. The Mindil Beach Sunset Market (Dry season, Thursday and Sunday evenings) draws large crowds to watch the sun drop into the Timor Sea. The wreck of HMAS Sydney's sister ship and the numerous WWII-era submerged aircraft in Darwin Harbour make it a notable site for wreck diving.