North Peron Island

Shoal·Northern Territory·Australia

Field notes

Aboriginal-owned island off the mouth of the Daly system in Anson Bay. Surrounding ground holds excellent golden snapper, jewfish and mackerel; the inshore reefs fish for trevally and queenfish. Landing requires permit — fishing the water around the island is open.

Current conditions

Wind
10.2 kt ESE
Gusts 15.9 kt
Waves
0.3 m
Period 3.3 s
Swell
0.1 m
Period 9.4 s
Sea temp
24.2°C
Air 23.1°C
Next 12 hours
10:00
10.2 ESE
0.3m
11:00
8.2 SE
0.3m
12:00
7 SSE
0.3m
13:00
8.4 S
0.2m
14:00
8.1 SSW
0.2m
15:00
8.6 SSW
0.2m
16:00
12.6 SSW
0.2m
17:00
12.5 SSW
0.2m
18:00
12.6 S
0.2m
19:00
17.2 SW
0.2m
20:00
16 SSW
0.3m
21:00
13.4 SSW
0.3m
Tides
Nearest BOM tide station: Peron Island North ↗ (7.2 km · secondary)
We don't predict tides on-site — BOM's published tables are authoritative.
BOM · Beagle Bonaparte CoastIssued at 2:30 pm CST on Tuesday 21 July 2026
Situation. A weakening ridge of high pressure directs an east to southeasterly flow over coastal waters. Winds will ease slightly before strengthening again towards the end of the week as a new ridge builds over central Australia.
Tuesday 21 July until midnight. Winds: Northeast to southeasterly 10 to 15 knots tending southeast to southwesterly in the late afternoon. Seas: Below 1 metre. Swell: Westerly below 1 metre. Weather: Clear.
Wednesday 22 July. Winds: Southeasterly 10 to 15 knots, reaching up to 20 knots offshore during the morning. Winds becoming variable about 10 knots in the late afternoon. Seas: Around 1 metre. Swell: Westerly below 1 metre. Weather: Sunny.
Thursday 23 July. Winds: South to southeasterly about 10 knots tending east to southeasterly 10 to 15 knots before dawn then becoming variable about 10 knots in the late afternoon. Seas: Around 1 metre. Swell: Below 0.5 metres. Weather: Sunny.
Friday 24 July. Winds: East to southeasterly 15 to 20 knots tending south to southeasterly during the day. Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres south of Channel Point during the morning. Swell: East to northeasterly below 1 metre. Weather: Mostly sunny. North Tiwi Coast: Cape Fourcroy to Cape Don
Source: Open-Meteo Marine + ECMWF (15-min cache) · BOM (1-hr cache). Not for navigation.

Sun & moon

Today
Sun↑ 07:13↓ 18:40
Moon↑ 12:05↓ 00:56
PhaseFirst quarter 49%
Best windows
  • Dawn06:51 – 08:13
  • Dusk17:40 – 19:03
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 07:13↓ 18:41
Moon↑ 12:43↓ 01:46
PhaseFirst quarter 59%
Best windows
  • Dawn06:50 – 08:13
  • Dusk17:41 – 19:03
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
Shoal
Region
Northern Territory, 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 Northern Territory fisheries regulator before fishing.
Closures
Always confirm current marine park / closure status and seasonal bag limits.

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