Marion Reef
Reef·Queensland·Australia·
Field notes
Massive Coral Sea reef complex roughly 200nm east of Mackay, accessed by long-range mothership operators. World-class red emperor, large-mouth nannygai and coral trout on the bottom; black marlin, wahoo and yellowfin in the surface fishery. Strict Coral Sea Marine Park rules - know your zones.
Current conditions
Wind
12.4 kt ESE
Gusts 16.1 kt
Waves
1.6 m
Period 7.5 s
Swell
1.3 m
Period 6.9 s
Sea temp
25°C
Air 24.2°C
Next 12 hours
01:00
12.4 ESE
1.6m
02:00
11.8 E
1.6m
03:00
11.6 E
1.6m
04:00
12.1 E
1.5m
05:00
12.8 E
1.5m
06:00
11.7 E
1.5m
07:00
10 E
1.5m
08:00
10 E
1.5m
09:00
11.6 E
1.5m
10:00
11.8 E
1.5m
11:00
11 E
1.5m
12:00
10.9 E
1.4m
Tides
Nearest BOM tide station: Marion Reef ↗ (17.4 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↑ 05:18↓ 17:55
Moon↑ 13:25↓ 02:21
PhaseWaxing gibbous 73%
Best windows
- Dawn04:56 – 06:18
- Dusk16:55 – 18:17
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 05:17↓ 17:55
Moon↑ 14:17↓ 02:56
PhaseWaxing gibbous 81%
Best windows
- Dawn04:55 – 06:17
- 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.
What's biting
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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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