Tide, Weather and Timing for Australian Fishing

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• How do I use a tide chart to plan a fishing session?
  Start with the tide times for your stretch of coast, then work backwards. Most estuary and beach sessions are built around the moving water either side of a turn, while rock and offshore ledges often reward the last of the run-out or the first push of the flood. Our tide guides explain how to match the size of the tide, the time of day and the swell forecast so you're on the water when conditions actually line up.
• Do neap or spring tides fish better in Australia?
  It depends on where you're standing. Big spring tides move a lot of water, which stirs up shallow estuaries but can switch on reef and headland fishing. Neaps give clearer, gentler flow that suits sight fishing over flats and lighter presentations. We compare both in detail so you can decide which suits your local system that week.
• What does Tide Fishing cover beyond tides?
  We publish articles on swell and wind direction, cloud cover and fish behaviour, fishing after heavy rain, solunar tables, current lines, sandbanks and drop-offs, plus trip planning, techniques, marine safety and regulations. The focus is Australian coastal conditions, with plenty of examples from around Sydney.