Today's Best Fishing & Tide Times for
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Planning your next fishing trip in Rockingham, Australia ? Today is a average 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.

Rockingham, Western Australia is a premium inshore and offshore fishing destination, renowned for snapper, King George whiting, squid and big Samson fish right on Perthโ€™s southern doorstep. With sheltered bay systems, reef lines, beaches and productive bluewater, Rockingham fishing offers year-round opportunities for boat anglers, kayak fishers and land-based lure casters. read more...

Some of the best fishing spots near Rockingham include: Warnbro Sound, Secret Harbour Beach, Cockburn Sound, Mangles Bay, Shoalwater Bay, Penguin Island, 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 10:13 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:
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  • Moon over:
  • Moon under:
  • Visibility:
    8%
  • Waning Crescent - 8% illuminated Waning Crescent
Next New Moon in ~2 days on 14th July
  • Distance to earth:
    363,345 km
    Proximity:
    99.4 %
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 Rockingham
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul

Solunar Bite Times

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    04:03 am - 06:03 am
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    08:57 am - 10:57 am
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    01:52 pm - 03:52 pm
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    09:31 pm - 11:31 pm
All times are displayed in the Australia/Perth timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is +8 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 Waning Crescent at 8% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a average day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -3 hour and -36 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
Australia/Perth โ€ข Sun, 12 Jul 06:20 โ€ข -32.277, 115.73

Tides Times for Fishing: Sun, 12 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 5 minutes.
Tide Graph
07:25 am 05:09 pm AM PM 4.04 ft 1.31 ft height hour: 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12
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Tide Time Height
high 07:25 am 4.04 ft
low 05:09 pm 1.31 ft
Tide Coefficient at 07:25 am is 128
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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Waning Crescent
high: , 3.74 ft , Coeff: 113
low: , 1.38 ft
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Waning Crescent
high: , 4.04 ft , Coeff: 128
low: , 1.31 ft
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New Moon
high: , 4.13 ft , Coeff: 134
low: , 1.28 ft
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New Moon
high: , 4.07 ft , Coeff: 130
low: , 1.25 ft
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New Moon
high: , 3.81 ft , Coeff: 117
low: , 1.21 ft
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Waxing Crescent
high: , 3.38 ft , Coeff: 95
low: , 1.21 ft
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Waxing Crescent
high: , 2.89 ft , Coeff: 69
low: , 1.25 ft
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Waxing Crescent
high: , 2.4 ft , Coeff: 44
low: , 1.31 ft
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Rockingham

Rockingham fishing revolves around a mix of protected inshore water, island-studded reef country and accessible beaches that all hold fish at different times of year. Autumn and early winter are prime for big pink snapper pushing into Cockburn Sound and the shallow reef systems, while summer brings whiting, herring, squid and blue swimmer crabs into skinny water. Spring often fishes well for inshore skippy, tailor and early-season squid, and the cooler months are best for chasing larger snapper and mulloway in deeper channels and along reefy drop-offs.

Inshore, target King George and sand whiting on the sand patches between weed beds inside Cockburn Sound and along the Rockingham foreshore. Drift these areas with light 6โ€“10 lb gear, a running sinker to size 4โ€“6 long-shank hooks and baits like squid strips, bloodworms or pipis. For yellowfin whiting in the shallows, wade the flats at first light using small surface lures or lightly weighted worms; long, quiet casts and a slow walk-the-dog retrieve are the key tactical edges here.

The weed beds off Safety Bay, Palm Beach and around Garden Island are reliable for southern calamari and cuttlefish. Work the ribbon weed edges with 2.5โ€“3.0 sized squid jigs in natural prawn or pilchard colours. Focus on low-light periods or cloudy days, and add short, sharp rips followed by long pauses to keep the jig in the strike zone. When you find a patch, hit the GPS and repeat drifts across the same contour lines to build a bag quickly.

Rockinghamโ€™s beaches and rock walls offer consistent land-based action. Tailor and herring school up around dusk; cast metal slices or small stickbaits into the gutters and along current lines, working them back with a medium-fast retrieve. For Australian salmon during their run, look for birds and bait pushing tight to the sand, especially around the Penguin Island area. Heavy metals and shallow-diving minnows in the 30โ€“60 g range cover the water well and handle the wind.

Offshore, the broken ground and reef edges in 20โ€“60 m outside Garden Island and Five Fathom Bank produce pink snapper, dhufish, baldchin groper and Samson fish. Use your sounder to locate bait clusters and hard bottom before dropping baits or jigs. For snapper and dhuies, run paternoster rigs with 40โ€“60 lb leaders and fresh strip baits or octopus. Samson fish respond aggressively to vertical jigs; work 100โ€“250 g metals with long, fast pumps to trigger strikes around structure and bait balls.

For a more subtle approach, slow-pitch jigs and soft plastics are increasingly effective in Rockinghamโ€™s deeper water. Drift across likely contours with 20โ€“30 lb braid, matching jig weight to depth and current so you stay near vertical. Short lifts and controlled drops keep the lure fluttering where snapper, skippy and breaksea cod hold. Mark productive drifts and repeat passes from the same angle of current to maintain boat control and lure presentation.

Throughout the Rockingham area, success comes from reading the wind and swell, working the tide changes and using your electronics to find bait and structure. Rotate between whiting and squid on the flats, pelagics off the beaches and reef species offshore to stay on active fish year-round.

The Best Fishing Spots around Rockingham

Warnbro Sound

A deep, protected bay south of Rockingham known for King George whiting, squid and seasonal salmon schools, with the odd mulloway along drop-offs. Boats drift the weed/sand mosaics and deeper contours, while shore anglers fish calmer corners and beaches facing Warnbro and Port Kennedy.

Secret Harbour Beach

A long surf beach south of Rockingham with classic gutters that hold tailor, sand whiting, herring and occasional mulloway, plus seasonal salmon in autumn. Evening sea breezes and low-light periods are prime for spinning metals or soaking baits, with easy access from the Secret Harbour foreshore car parks.

Cockburn Sound

This expansive, sheltered embayment is famed for pink snapper (boat grounds), prolific squid, King George and sand whiting, skippy and roaming salmon schools in autumn. Shore anglers work weed edges and jetties, while boaters drift the weed/sand patches and deeper holes between Garden Island and the mainland.

Mangles Bay

Sheltered waters between Point Peron and the Causeway offer excellent small boat, kayak and shore opportunities for squid, sand and King George whiting, herring and flathead along the weed/sand fringes. Clear water and consistent bait presence make it a go-to when the open coast is windy, with views across to Point Peron.

Shoalwater Bay

Fringed by shallow reefs and islands, this scenic bay fishes well for squid, flathead, whiting and tailor along gutters and weed lines, with seasonal salmon passing outside the reefs. Kayaks and small boats drift productive sand patches, while shore anglers work the beaches opposite Pigeon (Penguin) Island and Seal Island.

Penguin Island

A famed island in the Shoalwater chain, its surrounding reefs and sand holes hold herring, squid, whiting and tailor, with boats and kayaks finding fish along reef edges and channels. On calmer days, shore-based anglers target sheltered beaches and productive corners with easy access from the ferry near Shoalwater Bay.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Rockingham area

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 15 beaches and bays in this area.

Rockingham Beach - 0.32557289092km , Palm Beach - 0.71422120466km , Mangles Bay - 1.61086913806km , Warnbro Beach - 3.44252402401km , Safety Bay - 3.7558269103km , Shoalwater Bay - 3.81684266805km , Kwinana Beach - 4.2953813963km , Meeandip Bay - 5.26560518034km , Goodwin Bay - 5.54119090856km , Broun Bay - 5.55804043753km , Buchanan Bay - 9.08959279254km , Buache Bay - 9.64663674494km , Ewing Bay - 10.54332140197km , Hoking Bay - 10.86747661946km , Sulphur Bay - 11.68951021775km

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 Kennedy - 9.5221620783km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Rockingham. 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.

Rockingham Beach - 0.32557289092km , Palm Beach - 0.71422120466km , Mangles Bay - 1.61086913806km , Lake Richmond - 1.76147304024km , Southern Flats - 3.32969812969km , Warnbro Beach - 3.44252402401km , Safety Bay - 3.7558269103km , Shoalwater Bay - 3.81684266805km , North Sands - 3.93360797773km , Seal Island - 4.09219443263km , Shag Islands - 4.13130132523km , Southern Flats - 4.14861597078km , Kwinana Beach - 4.2953813963km , John Point - 4.38286752947km , Penguin Island - 4.86105947599km , Collie Head - 5.00279511282km , Parkin Point - 5.0711769552km , Meeandip Bay - 5.26560518034km , McKail Point - 5.30182283707km , Goodwin Bay - 5.54119090856km , Broun Bay - 5.55804043753km , South West Point - 5.86727340784km , Baudin Point - 6.01436716272km , Lake Cooloongup - 6.09911680817km , Colpoys Point - 6.18992557035km , Warnbro Sound - 6.38699243904km , Tounge Sand - 7.24237220961km , Lake Walyungup - 8.45795035456km , Buchanan Bay - 9.08959279254km , Garden Island - 9.35084676487km , Port Kennedy - 9.5221620783km , Buache Bay - 9.64663674494km , South Sands - 9.68757701936km , Cockburn Sound - 9.87534143427km , Ewing Bay - 10.54332140197km , Pope Point - 10.6223055749km , Long Swap - 10.78732203661km , Hoking Bay - 10.86747661946km , Cliff Point - 11.02782448539km , Sulphur Bay - 11.68951021775km

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