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
21.1 kt ESE
Gusts 28.6 kt
Waves
3 m
Period 8.3 s
Swell
2.2 m
Period 8.4 s
Sea temp
24°C
Air 23.2°C
Next 12 hours
10:00
21.1 ESE
3m
11:00
21.1 ESE
3m
12:00
20.5 ESE
2.9m
13:00
19.9 ESE
2.9m
14:00
19.8 ESE
2.9m
15:00
19 ESE
2.8m
16:00
18.6 ESE
2.8m
17:00
18.1 SE
2.8m
18:00
19.5 SE
2.7m
19:00
18.7 ESE
2.7m
20:00
19 ESE
2.7m
21:00
19.6 ESE
2.7m
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↑ 06:24↓ 17:32
Moon↑ 10:57↓ 00:02
PhaseFirst quarter 49%
Best windows
- Dawn06:01 – 07:24
- Dusk16:32 – 17:55
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 06:24↓ 17:32
Moon↑ 11:34↓ 00:55
PhaseFirst quarter 59%
Best windows
- Dawn06:01 – 07:24
- Dusk16:32 – 17:55
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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