Today's Best Fishing & Tide Times for
Wollongong, Australia ðŸ‡¦ðŸ‡º

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Planning your next fishing trip in Wollongong, Australia ? Today is a poor day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular bite times and moon phases, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, nearby tide timetable, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...

  • Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise bite times and moon phases and the best moon phases.
  • Use the Tide Clock section to sync bite times with high and low tide timetable.
  • Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
  • Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.

Wollongong, on the NSW South Coast, offers diverse saltwater fishing from sheltered rock platforms and surf beaches to productive estuaries and offshore reefs. Anglers target everything from bread-and-butter species like bream and flathead to hard-fighting kingfish, tuna, and snapper, making Wollongong a versatile fishing destination for land-based and boat fishers alike. read more...

Some of the best fishing spots near Wollongong include: Lake Illawarra, Windang Beach, Bass Point, Kiama Harbour, Minnamurra River, Flagstaff Point, etc. see full list

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Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 9:59 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
  • Nautical Twilight begins:
    Sunrise:
  • Sunset:
    Nautical Twilight ends:
  • Moonrise:
  • Moonset:
  • Moon over:
  • Moon under:
  • Visibility:
    58%
  • Third Quarter Moon - 58% illuminated Third Quarter Moon
Next New Moon in ~7 days on 14th July
  • Distance to earth:
    378,270 km
    Proximity:
    64.4 %
We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for Wollongong
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Thu, 30 Jul

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • major Time:
    04:07 am - 06:07 am
  • minor Time:
    09:57 am - 11:57 am
  • major Time:
    04:27 pm - 06:27 pm
  • minor Time:
    10:58 pm - 12:58 am
All times are displayed in the Australia/Sydney timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is +10 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). Blue areas indicate high and low tides. The center shows the current moon phase which is a Third Quarter Moon at 58% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a poor day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. Today some bite times coincide with sunrise or sunset. Those will be particularly good times for fishing and are indicated by sun icons. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -5 hour and -15 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
Australia/Sydney • Tue, 7 Jul 12:11 • -34.424, 150.893

Tides Times for Fishing: Tue, 7 Jul

The Tideclock displays the tide status and the hours until the next tide. Currently the tide is rising and the next high tide is in 1 hour and 26 minutes.
Tide Graph
12:35 am 07:13 am 01:38 pm 07:33 pm AM PM 4.72 ft 1.31 ft height hour: 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12
Times
Tide Time Height
high 12:35 am 4.72 ft
low 07:13 am 1.31 ft
high 01:38 pm 4.36 ft
low 07:33 pm 2.1 ft
Tide Coefficient at 12:35 am is 75
Tide Coefficient at 01:38 pm is 63
For fishing, stronger tides are often favourable as they cause stronger currents and more motion on the sea bed. The above tidal coefficients give us an indication of how strong the tides are compared to their average. A value over 90 indicates very strong tides, known as spring tides. A low value indicates weak tides, known as neap tides. The tidal coefficient can range from 20 to 120 with a mean value of 70. A higher number usually indicates better fishing.
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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
Date Major Bite Times Minor Bite Times Sun Moon Moonphase Tide Times
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Third Quarter Moon
low: , 1.21 ft
high: , 4.2 ft , Coeff: 58
low: , 2.1 ft
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S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
high: , 4.72 ft , Coeff: 75
low: , 1.31 ft
high: , 4.36 ft , Coeff: 63
low: , 2.1 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
high: , 4.43 ft , Coeff: 65
low: , 1.44 ft
high: , 4.63 ft , Coeff: 72
low: , 2 ft
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S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
high: , 4.13 ft , Coeff: 55
low: , 1.54 ft
high: , 4.92 ft , Coeff: 81
low: , 1.8 ft
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S: 		Waning Crescent moon phase
Waning Crescent
high: , 3.94 ft , Coeff: 49
low: , 1.57 ft
high: , 5.31 ft , Coeff: 94
low: , 1.48 ft
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S: 		Waning Crescent moon phase
Waning Crescent
high: , 3.87 ft , Coeff: 47
low: , 1.57 ft
high: , 5.71 ft , Coeff: 107
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S: 		Waning Crescent moon phase
Waning Crescent
low: , 1.12 ft
high: , 3.9 ft , Coeff: 48
low: , 1.51 ft
high: , 6.07 ft , Coeff: 119
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S: 		New Moon moon phase
New Moon
low: , 0.79 ft
high: , 4 ft , Coeff: 51
low: , 1.41 ft
high: , 6.36 ft , Coeff: 129
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Wollongong

Wollongong fishing is built around a rugged coastline, surf beaches and nearshore reefs that hold fish year-round. Local hotspots include the rock ledges around Flagstaff Hill, the beaches from North Wollongong through Fairy Meadow and Towradgi, and the inshore reefs off Port Kembla and Five Islands. Whether you’re fishing land-based or from a trailer boat, most productive sessions come from matching your approach to the season, tide and structure.

In summer, early mornings and late afternoons are prime for surface action. Kingfish, salmon and bonito patrol the headlands and islands; metal slugs (20–60 g), stickbaits and live baits (slimy mackerel, yellowtail) are the main producers. Work bait schools and current lines off the Five Islands and deeper bommies, keeping lures in the top third of the water column. On the beaches, whiting and bream feed in the shallow gutters on a rising tide; use light 6–10 lb leaders, size 4–6 long-shank hooks and live worms or pipis for consistent results.

Autumn is a reliable time for snapper and inshore pelagics. Fish the reef edges in 15–40 m with lightly weighted pilchards, squid strips or soft plastics (4–7 inch jerk shads in natural colours). Drift-fishing over patchy reef and rubble produces mixed bags of snapper, morwong, trevally and flathead. On calm evenings, mulloway patrol the beach gutters and breakwall areas — focus around tide changes and after a blow when the water is stirred but starting to clear.

During winter, tailor, salmon and trevally become more prominent along the surf zone and rock platforms. Spin 30–40 g metals at dawn and dusk, or fish whole pilchards on ganged hooks in the deeper gutters. Luderick fishing peaks along the rock walls, harbours and kelp-lined ledges; use green weed or cabbage on light float rigs, and berley steadily to hold the school. Offshore, deeper drifts over sand in 40–70 m produce quality tiger and sand flathead — keep rigs simple with paternosters, 5/0–6/0 hooks and fresh strip baits.

In spring, baitfish push back in tight to the coast and mixed bags are common. Squid are a key target and an excellent bait source; look for reef patches, kelp beds and ribbon weed in 5–15 m, working 2.5–3.0 size jigs in natural and pink patterns. Once you secure fresh squid, use strips or heads on livebait-style rigs around reef edges for snapper and early-season kingfish.

Success around Wollongong hinges on reading structure and conditions. Beaches fish best where you can see defined gutters, deeper holes and side washes; avoid long featureless stretches. On the rocks, concentrate on wash zones, ledge corners and areas where deep water comes close to shore. For boats, keep an eye on sounder readings for bait schools stacked on the up-current side of reefs and anchor or drift to keep baits moving naturally through that zone.

Light, balanced tackle dramatically increases bites in Wollongong’s often-clear water. For estuary and light coastal work, a 2–4 kg spin outfit with 6–10 lb braid and 8–12 lb leader is ideal; for rock and offshore reef fishing, step up to 15–30 lb braid with 20–40 lb leader. Always carry a selection of sinker sizes to adjust for swell and current, keeping your presentation just heavy enough to hold the strike zone rather than anchoring on the bottom.

The Best Fishing Spots around Wollongong

Lake Illawarra

A large coastal lake connected to the sea that shines for summertime whiting on the flats, year‑round flathead and bream in channels, and night‑time mulloway around deeper holes; kayaks and tinnies drift weed beds for squid near the entrance, with easy shore access around Warilla and Windang.

Windang Beach

An ocean beach at the lake entrance known for reliable gutters producing salmon, tailor and bream, with summer whiting on worms and pipis and flathead in the corners; the nearby rocks and the channel towards Windang Island add options for luderick and squid on clear, calm days.

Bass Point

A prominent headland near Shellharbour with deep ledges and reefy drop‑offs for snapper, drummer, groper and luderick, plus kingfish and salmon in the washes; boats and kayaks work the bommies and kelp edges, with calmer pockets offering squid and bream; close to Shellharbour and Bombo.

Kiama Harbour

A scenic, compact harbour by the Blowhole where the walls and nearby rocks produce luderick, bream, trevally and squid, with seasonal runs of tailor and salmon; small boats slip out for close‑reef snapper and warm‑current kingfish; handy to Bombo Beach and Kendalls Beach.

Minnamurra River

A clear estuary ideal for wading flats and kayaking, noted for whiting on surface lures, drifting flathead along drop‑offs, and bream around oyster racks; the mouth and rocky points also hold tailor and squid on clean water; close to Killalea and a short drive from Kiama.

Flagstaff Point

The headland above Wollongong’s lighthouse with access to rocky ledges and adjacent beaches, offering luderick, bream and drummer in the washes, plus lure and bait sessions for salmon and tailor; it’s an easy stroll from Wollongong Harbour (Belmore Basin) and close to North Wollongong Beach.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Wollongong area

Wharf's or Jetties are good places to wet a line and meet other fishermen. They often produce a fresh feed of fish and are also great to catch bait fish. As they are often well lit, they also provide a good opportunity for night fishing. There are 1 wharf(s) in this area.

Bob Grabham Jetty - 7.61555305175km

Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 12 beaches and bays in this area.

Wollongong Beach - 1.12077665143km , Wollongong North Beach - 1.20851530777km , North Wollongong Beach - 1.20851530777km , Fairy Meadow Beach - 3.19514075199km , Towradgi Beach - 3.19514075199km , Corrimal Beach - 5.19265869872km , Port Kembla Beach - 6.58150127582km , Bellambi Beach - 6.89897169318km , Tuggerah Bay - 7.12645970667km , Kully Bay - 7.38849823444km , Joes Bay - 7.38849823444km , Parkyns Beach - 7.93592857634km

Harbours and Marinas can often times be productive fishing spots for land based fishing as their sheltered environment attracts a wide variety of bait fish. Similar to river mouths, harbour entrances are also great places to fish as lots of fish will move in and out with the rising and falling tides. There are 1 main harbours in this area.

Port Kembla Beach - 6.58150127582km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Wollongong. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.

Fairy Creek - 1.01178645949km , Wollongong Beach - 1.12077665143km , Wollongong North Beach - 1.20851530777km , North Wollongong Beach - 1.20851530777km , Belmore Basin - 1.2227466732km , Flagstaff Point - 2.28417742142km , Byarong Creek - 2.67029882131km , Fairy Meadow Beach - 3.19514075199km , Towradgi Beach - 3.19514075199km , Eastern Basin - 3.56199090924km , Western Basin - 3.67727358905km , Charcoal Creek - 3.79165561737km , Brandy and Water Creek - 3.79165561737km , Allens Creek - 3.87666083193km , Flinders Islet - 3.92996008889km , Towradgi Creek - 4.55153012343km , Tom Thumb Lagoon - 4.57061369835km , Towradgi Point - 4.5833721071km , Northern Breakwater - 4.75477892159km , Eastern Breakwater - 4.89935855668km , Flinders Island - 4.91681882989km , Corrimal Beach - 5.19265869872km , Tom Thumb Islands - 5.55830234293km , Sandspit Point - 6.02565873185km , Bellambi Lake - 6.03589711199km , Bass Islet - 6.44517915248km , Bass Island - 6.57195269829km , Port Kembla Beach - 6.58150127582km , Bellambi Point - 6.70845845096km , Bellambi Beach - 6.89897169318km , Tuggerah Bay - 7.12645970667km , Coomaditchy Lagoon - 7.37805753482km , Kully Bay - 7.38849823444km , Joes Bay - 7.38849823444km , The Five Islands - 7.44375935088km , Coomaditchy Lagoon - 7.52005987458km , Bob Grabham Jetty - 7.61555305175km , Rocky Islet - 7.93592857634km , Parkyns Beach - 7.93592857634km , Wollamai Point - 8.03561955129km

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