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Published on 21 Jan 2026

Tide gauge stations updated vertical reference datum

We are updating the vertical reference datum at selected tide gauge stations, from Chart Datum (CD) to Lowest Astronomical Tide (LAT). After the update, you may notice that reported tidal levels and predictions look lower than before.

This change will occur at the following locations:

  • Bremer Bay
  • Busselton - Port Geographe
  • Caddadup
  • Cape Bouvard
  • Harvey Estuary
  • Jurien Bay
  • Mandurah
  • Peel Inlet
  • Two Rocks

The total measurement from the water’s surface to the seabed is not changing. Only the tide gauge ‘zero point’ is being updated. As a result, tide heights will appear lower, while charted water depths will appear higher.

This update aligns DTMI’s tidal datums with those used by the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and the Australian Hydrographic Office (AHO).

Illustration of how the water level is reported when referenced to Chart Datum and Lowest Astronomical Tide.

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