Logan River at Buccan

River Mouth·Queensland·Australia

Field notes

Mid-tidal reach of the Logan River around Buccan, with timbered banks and clay edges. Threadfin salmon, mangrove jack and bream through the snags; the occasional barra in summer.

Current conditions

Wind
2.9 kt SSE
Gusts 7.2 kt
Waves
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Swell
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Sea temp
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Air 15.8°C
Next 12 hours
01:00
2.9 SSE
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02:00
2.2 SSE
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03:00
2.7 SSE
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04:00
3.5 SE
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05:00
2.9 SSE
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06:00
3.5 SSE
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07:00
1.5 SE
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08:00
1.2 NE
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09:00
2 N
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10:00
6.6 NE
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11:00
2.9 NE
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12:00
5.5 ENE
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Tides
Nearest BOM tide station: Runaway Bay ↗ (30.9 km · secondary)
We don't predict tides on-site — BOM's published tables are authoritative.
BOM · Moreton BayIssued at 3:00 am EST on Wednesday 21 October 2026
Situation. A ridge of high pressure extends over the southern and central Queensland waters from a high [1035 hPa] centred over the southern Tasman Sea. The high will remain slow moving but gradually weaken over the next several days, maintaining the ridge.
Wednesday 21 October until midnight. Winds: Easterly 10 to 15 knots turning northeasterly during the morning. Winds reaching up to 20 knots offshore south of Agnes Water in the late evening. Seas: Around 1 metre. Swell: Easterly below 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore. Weather: Partly cloudy. The chance of a thunderstorm.
Thursday 22 October. Winds: Northeasterly 10 to 15 knots, reaching up to 20 knots offshore south of Cape Capricorn during the day. Seas: Below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres south of Cape Capricorn during the morning. Swell: East to northeasterly below 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore. Weather: Partly cloudy. 60% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm.
Friday 23 October. Winds: Northeasterly 10 to 15 knots. Seas: Around 1 metre. Swell: Northeasterly around 1 metre. Weather: Partly cloudy. 70% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Hervey Bay
Wednesday 21 October until midnight. Winds: Northeasterly about 10 knots increasing to 10 to 15 knots in the morning. Seas: Around 1 metre. Swell: North to northeasterly below 1 metre. Weather: Partly cloudy. 70% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm.
Source: Open-Meteo Marine + ECMWF (15-min cache) · BOM (1-hr cache). Not for navigation.

Sun & moon

Today
Sun↑ 05:07↓ 17:59
Moon↑ 13:11↓ 02:25
PhaseWaxing gibbous 73%
Best windows
  • Dawn04:42 – 06:07
  • Dusk16:59 – 18:23
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 05:06↓ 17:59
Moon↑ 14:07↓ 02:56
PhaseWaxing gibbous 81%
Best windows
  • Dawn04:41 – 06:06
  • Dusk16:59 – 18:24
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
River Mouth
Region
Queensland, Australia
Fishing style
estuary fishing and land-based fishing
Structure
Typically holds drop-offs, holes and gutters — 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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