Forestier Islands
Reef·Western Australia·Australia·
Field notes
Cluster of small islands north of Dampier holding red emperor, rankin cod and large spangled emperor. Spaniards and longtails work the drop-offs in the dry. Long run from Dampier - watch weather and respect Dampier Archipelago Marine Park zones.
Current conditions
Wind
8.4 kt ESE
Gusts 11.3 kt
Waves
0.8 m
Period 5.8 s
Swell
0.5 m
Period 5.6 s
Sea temp
23.9°C
Air 22.6°C
Next 12 hours
10:00
8.4 ESE
0.8m
11:00
7.9 ESE
0.8m
12:00
7.8 E
0.8m
13:00
8.9 E
0.8m
14:00
10 E
0.8m
15:00
9.2 E
0.7m
16:00
8.7 ENE
0.7m
17:00
9.1 ENE
0.7m
18:00
8 NE
0.7m
19:00
5.2 NNE
0.7m
20:00
2.2 NE
0.7m
21:00
1.4 NE
0.6m
Tides
Nearest BOM tide station: Steamboat Island ↗ (44.5 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↑ 06:51↓ 17:54
Moon↑ 11:24↓ 00:33
PhaseFirst quarter 49%
Best windows
- Dawn06:27 – 07:51
- Dusk16:54 – 18:18
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 06:51↓ 17:55
Moon↑ 12:00↓ 01:26
PhaseFirst quarter 59%
Best windows
- Dawn06:27 – 07:51
- Dusk16:55 – 18:18
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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