Holmes Reef
Reef·Queensland·Australia·
Field notes
Coral Sea reef east of Cairns, more commonly known as a dive destination but visited by long-range game charters. Dogtooth tuna, wahoo, yellowfin and reef species on the wall edges.
Current conditions
Wind
17.7 kt SE
Gusts 24.7 kt
Waves
2.1 m
Period 6.6 s
Swell
1.2 m
Period 7.1 s
Sea temp
24.9°C
Air 24.3°C
Next 12 hours
10:00
17.7 SE
2.1m
11:00
18.2 SE
2.1m
12:00
18.5 SE
2.1m
13:00
15.7 SE
2.1m
14:00
17 SE
2.1m
15:00
20.5 SE
2.2m
16:00
20.4 SE
2.2m
17:00
19.4 SE
2.3m
18:00
21.9 SE
2.3m
19:00
23.2 SE
2.4m
20:00
22 SE
2.4m
21:00
22.5 ESE
2.4m
Tides
Nearest BOM tide station: Holmes Reef ↗ (2.6 km · secondary)
We don't predict tides on-site — BOM's published tables are authoritative.
Source: Open-Meteo Marine + ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.
Sun & moon
Today
Sun↑ 06:37↓ 17:54
Moon↑ 11:18↓ 00:16
PhaseFirst quarter 49%
Best windows
- Dawn06:14 – 07:37
- Dusk16:54 – 18:17
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 06:37↓ 17:54
Moon↑ 11:55↓ 01:08
PhaseFirst quarter 59%
Best windows
- Dawn06:14 – 07:37
- Dusk16:54 – 18:17
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
Queensland, 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 Queensland fisheries regulator before fishing.
Closures
Always confirm current marine park / closure status and seasonal bag limits.
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