12 Mile Reef
Reef·New South Wales·Australia·
Field notes
The 12 Mile sits about twelve nautical miles east of the Sydney heads and is a reliable bottom-bashing ground in 80 to 110 metres. Snapper, pigfish, morwong and the odd pearl perch on baits and soft plastics. Often holds kingfish on the high spots.
Current conditions
Wind
3.2 kt W
Gusts 4.3 kt
Waves
1.3 m
Period 9.7 s
Swell
1.3 m
Period 8.3 s
Sea temp
18.2°C
Air 18.4°C
Next 12 hours
00:00
3.2 W
1.3m
01:00
4.8 NW
1.3m
02:00
6.7 WNW
1.3m
03:00
7.7 NW
1.2m
04:00
9 NW
1.2m
05:00
10.3 NW
1.2m
06:00
11.6 NW
1.2m
07:00
9.3 NNW
1.1m
08:00
11.4 NNW
1.1m
09:00
13.8 N
1.1m
10:00
14.1 NNE
1.1m
11:00
15.9 NNE
1.2m
Tides
Nearest BOM tide station: Camp Cove ↗ (22.2 km · secondary)
We don't predict tides on-site — BOM's published tables are authoritative.
BOM · Sydney CoastIssued at 10:00 am EST on Saturday 5 September 2026
Situation. North to northwesterly winds over Coastal Waters ahead of a vigorous cold front crossing the waters late today into Sunday. Winds turning westerly in behind the front before tending southwesterly to southerly as a high pressure ridge begins to form over the NSW coast. The ridge will persist into the new week.
Saturday 5 September until midnight. Winds: Northerly 15 to 25 knots turning west to northwesterly 15 to 20 knots during the afternoon and evening. Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres around midday. Swell: Southerly around 1 metre. Weather: Mostly sunny day. The chance of a thunderstorm in the evening.
Sunday 6 September. Strong Wind Warning for Sunday for Sydney Coast Winds: West to southwesterly 15 to 20 knots, reaching up to 30 knots offshore early in the morning. Winds turning southerly in the early afternoon. Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1 to 2 metres offshore. Swell: Southerly below 1 metre, increasing to 1.5 to 2.5 metres around midday. Weather: Sunny.
Monday 7 September. Winds: South to southwesterly 10 to 15 knots tending south to southeasterly 15 to 20 knots during the afternoon. Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the evening. Swell: Southerly 1.5 to 2.5 metres, decreasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the afternoon or evening. Weather: Mostly sunny. 50% chance of showers.
Source: Open-Meteo Marine + ECMWF (15-min cache) · BOM (1-hr cache). Not for navigation.
Sun & moon
Today
Sun↑ 06:09↓ 17:39
Moon↑ 02:26↓ 11:04
PhaseLast quarter 41%
Best windows
- Dawn05:44 – 07:09
- Dusk16:39 – 18:04
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 06:07↓ 17:40
Moon↑ 03:23↓ 12:10
PhaseWaning crescent 30%
Best windows
- Dawn05:42 – 07:07
- Dusk16:40 – 18:05
Best windows combine civil twilight with the hour either side of sun transit — the universal low-light feeding window most species respond to. Moon phase influence is folkloric; full and new moons coincide with the strongest tide swings.
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Access & logistics
Spot type
Reef
Region
New South Wales, Australia
Fishing style
offshore and bluewater fishing
Structure
Typically holds bommies and drop-offs — work the structure for holding fish.
Licence
Recreational fishing licence may apply — check the New South Wales fisheries regulator before fishing.
Closures
Always confirm current marine park / closure status and seasonal bag limits.
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