Kiama tides and swell for the next three days
Check Kiama tides before you head out: the next low and high tide, tide times for the next three days, the swell now and whether the Kiama Blowhole is likely to spray. Low tide is the time for Cathedral Rocks and the rockpools.
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Tides and swell for the next three days
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Tide times: use the official Bureau of Meteorology tide predictions for Port Kembla, the nearest standard port to Kiama, while our live tide table is being connected.
Tide times are predictions from WorldTides; swell from the Open-Meteo marine forecast; sunrise and sunset from Open-Meteo. Wind and pressure can shift real tides; for anything safety-critical use the Bureau of Meteorology tide predictions and check Beachsafe before swimming or rock fishing.
Time your rockpools and Cathedral Rocks for low tide
Cathedral Rocks, the basalt stacks off Jones Beach at Kiama Downs, are reached along the sand and rock platform at low tide. Go on a falling tide, keep an eye on the swell and turn back well before the tide turns. Our Cathedral Rocks guide covers the walk, the sea cave and sunrise photos.
Rock platforms are dangerous in a big swell at any tide. Never turn your back on the sea, and check Beachsafe before swimming or rock fishing.
Read the swell before you visit the Blowhole
The Kiama Blowhole sprays highest when a south-east swell pushes into the sea cave under Blowhole Point, and the Little Blowhole works better on a north-east swell. The tool reads the forecast swell direction and size and gives a simple call for the day. It is free and open around the clock, and floodlit at night. See the Kiama Blowhole guide for parking and access.
Get quick answers about Kiama tides
When is low tide at Kiama today?
The tool above shows the next low and high tide at Kiama and the times for the next three days, from harmonic tide predictions. Strong winds and low or high air pressure can shift the real tide a little, so allow a margin and use the Bureau of Meteorology tables for Port Kembla for anything safety-critical.
When should I visit Cathedral Rocks?
Go at low tide, ideally on a falling tide with a small swell, because you reach the rocks along the beach and rock platform from Jones Beach at Kiama Downs. Sunrise at low tide gives the classic photo. Check the tide times above and our Cathedral Rocks guide before you set out.
When does the Kiama Blowhole spray the highest?
The Kiama Blowhole sprays highest in a south-east swell, when waves drive straight into the sea cave under Blowhole Point. On calm days or in a north-east swell it can be quiet, and the Little Blowhole near Easts Beach often works better then. The tool above makes a simple call from the forecast swell.