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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
22.6 kt E
Gusts 30.1 kt
Waves
2.2 m
Period 6.2 s
Swell
1 m
Period 7 s
Sea temp
26.1°C
Air 25.2°C
Next 12 hours
13:00
22.6 E
2.2m
14:00
23.7 E
2.2m
15:00
20.7 ENE
2.2m
16:00
18.8 ENE
2.1m
17:00
18.5 ENE
2.1m
18:00
17.3 ENE
2m
19:00
15.5 ENE
2m
20:00
15.8 ENE
1.9m
21:00
14 ENE
1.9m
22:00
13.7 E
1.8m
23:00
12.1 E
1.7m
00:00
14.5 E
1.7m
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 7:01 pm WST on Tuesday 19 May 2026
Situation. A ridge to the south will bring moderate to fresh east to southeasterly winds through the Pilbara and Kimberley waters, easing for a period on Friday.
Tuesday 19 May until midnight. Winds: East to southeasterly 15 to 20 knots, reaching up to 25 knots east of Kalumburu in the late evening. Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres. Swell: East to northeasterly below 1 metre. Weather: Cloudy. 50% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm west of Kalumburu.
Wednesday 20 May. Strong Wind Warning for Wednesday for North Kimberley Coast Winds: East to southeasterly 15 to 25 knots. Winds east of Kalumburu may reach up to 30 knots at times. Seas: 1 to 2 metres. Swell: East to northeasterly below 1 metre. Weather: Cloudy. 80% chance of showers west of Kalumburu, 50% chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm west of Kalumburu.
Thursday 21 May. Winds: East to southeasterly 15 to 25 knots. Seas: 1 to 2 metres, decreasing to 1 metre by early evening. Swell: East to northeasterly below 1 metre. Weather: Mostly sunny.
Friday 22 May. Winds: East to southeasterly 15 to 20 knots becoming variable about 10 knots during the afternoon. Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing below 1 metre during the afternoon or evening. Swell: Northeasterly below 1 metre. Weather: 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↑ 06:40↓ 17:46
Moon↑ 09:06↓ 20:06
PhaseWaxing crescent 10%
Best windows
- Dawn06:16 – 07:40
- Dusk16:46 – 18:10
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 06:40↓ 17:46
Moon↑ 10:08↓ 21:12
PhaseWaxing crescent 18%
Best windows
- Dawn06:17 – 07:40
- Dusk16:46 – 18:09
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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