INNER HARBOUR Torquay Inner Harbour is entered through tidal gates which will be lowered, subject to operational hours, from approximately 3·5 hours before, to 3 hours after high tide. When the gates are lowered there is a minimum depth of 2·2 metres. Water retained within the Inner Harbour provides depths of 1·0 - 2·8 metres. Traffic signals at the entrance indicate when it is safe to enter.