Mon Repos Beach

Beach·Queensland·Australia

Field notes

Beach north of Bargara, best known for turtle nesting (seasonal closures and access restrictions apply via Queensland Parks). Dart, whiting and flathead in the gutters when access is permitted.

Current conditions

Wind
5.8 kt NE
Gusts 12 kt
Waves
0.8 m
Period 5.2 s
Swell
0.6 m
Period 4.5 s
Sea temp
23.5°C
Air 21°C
Next 12 hours
01:00
5.8 NE
0.8m
02:00
8 NE
0.8m
03:00
6.2 NE
0.9m
04:00
10.3 NE
0.9m
05:00
9.1 NE
0.9m
06:00
9.2 NNE
1m
07:00
7.6 N
1m
08:00
9.9 NNE
1m
09:00
10.4 NNE
1m
10:00
10.6 NE
1m
11:00
10.9 ENE
1m
12:00
8.9 NE
1m
Tides
Nearest BOM tide station: Bundaberg (Burnett Heads) ↗ (7.1 km · primary)
We don't predict tides on-site — BOM's published tables are authoritative.
BOM · Hervey BayIssued at 10:09 am EST on Thursday 22 October 2026
Situation. A ridge of high pressure extends over the southern and central Queensland waters from a high [1033 hPa] centred over the southern Tasman Sea. This pattern will persist over coming days as the high slowly weakens.
Thursday 22 October until midnight. Winds: Northeasterly 15 to 20 knots. Seas: Below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres south of Cape Capricorn. Swell: East to northeasterly around 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore northern waters. Weather: Partly cloudy. The chance of a thunderstorm.
Friday 23 October. Winds: Northeasterly 10 to 15 knots, reaching up to 20 knots offshore south of Agnes Water in the evening. Seas: Around 1 metre. Swell: East to northeasterly around 1 metre. Weather: Partly cloudy. 60% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the evening.
Saturday 24 October. Winds: Northeasterly 10 to 15 knots. Seas: Around 1 metre. Swell: East to northeasterly around 1 metre. Weather: Partly cloudy. 70% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Hervey Bay
Thursday 22 October until midnight. Winds: Northeasterly 15 to 20 knots. 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↑ 05:11↓ 18:00
Moon↑ 14:12↓ 02:58
PhaseWaxing gibbous 81%
Best windows
  • Dawn04:48 – 06:11
  • Dusk17:00 – 18:23
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 05:11↓ 18:00
Moon↑ 15:07↓ 03:29
PhaseWaxing gibbous 88%
Best windows
  • Dawn04:47 – 06:11
  • Dusk17:00 – 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
Beach
Region
Queensland, Australia
Fishing style
beach fishing, surf fishing and land-based fishing
Structure
Typically holds gutters and holes — 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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