Balding Bay (Magnetic Island)

Coast, Magnetic Island, Townsville. We calculate high and low water here from an ocean tide model — accurate to about 5 cm on open coasts, considerably less in tidal flats and river mouths. This spot is not in any official register — there are no water samples and no classification. This is a nudist spot.

• High tide at 06:39, Low tide at 12:42 (Local time at the spot)
• Sea: Pacific Ocean
• Water temperature 23.2 °C — NOAA Geo-Polar Blended (5 km), measured 19/09/2026 22:00

Common questions about this spot

How warm is the water?

Water temperature 23.2 °C — NOAA Geo-Polar Blended (5 km), measured 19/09/2026 22:00.

When is high and low tide?

High tide at 06:39, Low tide at 12:42 (Local time at the spot).

Is nudism allowed?

This is a nudist spot.

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