Dampier Archipelago
Reef·Western Australia·Australia·
Field notes
A scatter of 42 islands off Dampier with fringing reef, bait grounds and bommies in every direction. Coral trout, red emperor, rankin cod and spanish mackerel are all on offer, with golden snapper around the harder structure. Some areas inside Dampier Archipelago Marine Park — check zoning.
Current conditions
Wind
5.4 kt ESE
Gusts 12.4 kt
Waves
0.3 m
Period 4.9 s
Swell
0.2 m
Period 4.4 s
Sea temp
22.1°C
Air 23.8°C
Next 12 hours
10:00
5.4 ESE
0.3m
11:00
6.4 E
0.3m
12:00
7.5 ENE
0.3m
13:00
7.9 ENE
0.4m
14:00
8.3 NE
0.4m
15:00
8.5 ENE
0.4m
16:00
6.4 NE
0.4m
17:00
4 NE
0.4m
18:00
6.6 NNE
0.3m
19:00
3.6 NNE
0.3m
20:00
2.4 NNE
0.3m
21:00
1.6 N
0.3m
Tides
Nearest BOM tide station: Fairway Beacon ↗ (5.4 km · secondary)
We don't predict tides on-site — BOM's published tables are authoritative.
BOM · Pilbara Coast WestIssued at 1:01 pm WST on Tuesday 21 July 2026
Situation. A ridge over central Australia maintains a moderate east to southeasterly flow over most of the north. Winds freshen from Wednesday as a new ridge develops to the south and strengthens.
Tuesday 21 July until midnight. Winds: Northeast to southeasterly 15 to 20 knots. Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing to 1 metre by early evening. Swell: Westerly below 1 metre. Weather: Sunny.
Wednesday 22 July. Winds: South to southeasterly 10 to 15 knots tending east to southeasterly 15 to 20 knots early in the morning. Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the morning. Swell: Westerly below 1 metre. Weather: Sunny.
Thursday 23 July. Winds: South to southeasterly 10 to 15 knots tending east to southeasterly 15 to 20 knots during the morning. Seas: Below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the morning. Swell: Northeasterly below 1 metre. Weather: Sunny.
Friday 24 July. Winds: East to southeasterly 15 to 25 knots. Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 2 metres during the morning. Swell: East to northeasterly below 1 metre. Weather: Mostly sunny. West Kimberley Coast: Kuri Bay to Wallal
Source: Open-Meteo Marine + ECMWF (15-min cache) · BOM (1-hr cache). Not for navigation.
Sun & moon
Today
Sun↑ 06:49↓ 17:52
Moon↑ 11:22↓ 00:31
PhaseFirst quarter 49%
Best windows
- Dawn06:25 – 07:49
- Dusk16:52 – 18:15
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 06:49↓ 17:52
Moon↑ 11:57↓ 01:24
PhaseFirst quarter 59%
Best windows
- Dawn06:25 – 07:49
- Dusk16:52 – 18:16
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
Western Australia, 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 Western Australia fisheries regulator before fishing.
Closures
Always confirm current marine park / closure status and seasonal bag limits.
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