Reef Island
Shoal·Victoria·Australia·
Field notes
Low island and surrounding shallow flats in the eastern arm of Western Port. Whiting and flathead spread across the sand and weed; the deeper edges hold gummy sharks and the odd snapper. Wildlife sanctuary — check current access rules before landing.
Current conditions
Wind
8.6 kt NNE
Gusts 14.4 kt
Waves
0.3 m
Period 10.3 s
Swell
0.3 m
Period 9.3 s
Sea temp
17.5°C
Air 18.1°C
Next 12 hours
01:00
8.6 NNE
0.3m
02:00
4.9 NNE
0.3m
03:00
2.6 WNW
0.3m
04:00
2.1 N
0.3m
05:00
0.5 ENE
0.3m
06:00
0.4 S
0.3m
07:00
0.7 SW
0.3m
08:00
2.7 WSW
0.3m
09:00
3.3 SW
0.3m
10:00
4 SW
0.3m
11:00
3.3 SW
0.3m
12:00
3.5 SW
0.3m
Tides
Nearest BOM tide station: Elizabeth Island ↗ (9.7 km · secondary)
We don't predict tides on-site — BOM's published tables are authoritative.
BOM · Western PortIssued at 10:00 am EDT on Wednesday 21 October 2026
Situation. A high pressure system centred over the Tasman Sea will drift slowly eastwards throughout this week. A weak trough lingers over western Victoria today, before a cold front approaches from the west on Friday, crossing the State over the weekend.
Wednesday 21 October until midnight. Winds: Variable about 10 knots becoming southeasterly 10 to 15 knots in the evening. Seas: Below 1 metre. Swell: Southwesterly 2 to 3 metres. Weather: Partly cloudy.
Thursday 22 October. Winds: Easterly 10 to 15 knots turning north to northeasterly during the morning. Seas: Around 1 metre. Swell: Southwesterly 3 metres, increasing to 3 to 4 metres in the west. Weather: Sunny.
Friday 23 October. Winds: Northerly 15 to 20 knots shifting south to southwesterly below 10 knots during the afternoon. Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore during the morning. Swell: Southwesterly 3 metres. Weather: Partly cloudy. 60% chance of showers. Central Coast: Cape Otway to Wilsons Promontory
Wednesday 21 October until midnight. Winds: South to southwesterly about 10 knots becoming southeasterly in the evening. Seas: Below 1 metre. Swell: Southwesterly 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2.5 metres in the west. Weather: Partly cloudy. The chance of a thunderstorm inshore in the afternoon.
Source: Open-Meteo Marine + ECMWF (15-min cache) · BOM (1-hr cache). Not for navigation.
Sun & moon
Today
Sun↑ 06:25↓ 19:42
Moon↑ 14:29↓ 04:07
PhaseWaxing gibbous 73%
Best windows
- Dawn05:58 – 07:25
- Dusk18:42 – 20:09
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 06:24↓ 19:43
Moon↑ 15:32↓ 04:31
PhaseWaxing gibbous 81%
Best windows
- Dawn05:56 – 07:24
- Dusk18:43 – 20:10
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
Victoria, 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 Victoria fisheries regulator before fishing.
Closures
Always confirm current marine park / closure status and seasonal bag limits.
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