Tides
The tides affect everything you do when cruising the Whitsunday Islands. The approximate tidal range in the Whitsundays is from 1.3m at neap tides to 3.8m at spring tides, and the tides flood towards the south and ebb towards the north.
- All boats are supplied with current tide tables
- Tide predictions are based on Shute Harbour, other Whitsunday locations see only slight, insignificant differences
- When anchoring, consider how much extra chain to let out to maintain a minimum four to one scope
- Consider how much water you’ll have under the keel at low tide, and whether you’ll have enough room to swing if the wind changes
- When taking the dinghy ashore, decide whether to tie it high up the beach or anchor it in a few metres of water
- When passage planning, consider whether tidal currents will help or hinder your progress, and the effect of wind against tide on sea conditions
The tides affect everything you do when cruising the Whitsunday Islands. The approximate tidal range in the Whitsundays is from 1.3m at neap tides to 3.8m at spring tides, and the tides flood towards the south and ebb towards the north.
- All boats are supplied with current tide tables
- Tide predictions are based on Shute Harbour, other Whitsunday locations see only slight, insignificant differences
- When anchoring, consider how much extra chain to let out to maintain a minimum four to one scope
- Consider how much water you'll have under the keel at low tide, and whether you'll have enough room to swing if the wind changes
- When taking the dinghy ashore, decide whether to tie it high up the beach or anchor it in a few metres of water
- When passage planning, consider whether tidal currents will help or hinder your progress, and the effect of wind against tide on sea conditions