Saumarez Reef
Reef·Queensland·Australia·
Field notes
Remote Coral Sea reef complex about 160nm east of Gladstone, reached only by extended-range charter or mothership trips. Heavy red emperor, large-mouth nannygai, coral trout and red bass on the bottom; wahoo and yellowfin patrol the drop-offs. Coral Sea Marine Park zoning applies.
Current conditions
Wind
25.5 kt SE
Gusts 32.8 kt
Waves
3.4 m
Period 9 s
Swell
2.3 m
Period 9.1 s
Sea temp
23.8°C
Air 22.5°C
Next 12 hours
10:00
25.5 SE
3.4m
11:00
25.1 SE
3.4m
12:00
24 SE
3.4m
13:00
24.8 SE
3.3m
14:00
25.4 SE
3.3m
15:00
24.7 SE
3.3m
16:00
24.8 SE
3.2m
17:00
24.2 SE
3.2m
18:00
24.2 SE
3.2m
19:00
24.5 SE
3.1m
20:00
24.6 SE
3.1m
21:00
25.3 SE
3.1m
Tides
Nearest BOM tide station: Saumarez Reef ↗ (15.2 km · secondary)
We don't predict tides on-site — BOM's published tables are authoritative.
BOM · Capricornia CoastIssued at 3:00 pm EST on Tuesday 21 July 2026
Situation. A weakening ridge of high pressure extends over the southern Queensland waters from a high [1031 hPa] centred over the Tasman Sea. A weak trough and westerly wind change may move east across far southern waters during Thursday. A firm ridge and southeasterly wind change will develop from Friday as a new high moves east across southern Australia.
Tuesday 21 July until midnight. Strong Wind Warning for Tuesday for Capricornia Coast Winds: Southeasterly 20 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots offshore north of Cape Capricorn in the late afternoon. Seas: 1.5 to 2 metres. Swell: East to southeasterly around 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1.5 to 2.5 metres offshore. Weather: Partly cloudy.
Wednesday 22 July. Winds: Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots. Seas: 1.5 to 2 metres, decreasing to 1 metre during the morning. Swell: Easterly around 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 2 metres offshore. Weather: Mostly sunny.
Thursday 23 July. Winds: Southeasterly 10 to 15 knots decreasing to about 10 knots in the evening. Seas: Below 1 metre. Swell: Easterly below 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 2 metres offshore. Weather: Mostly sunny.
Friday 24 July. Winds: Southerly 10 to 15 knots turning southeasterly 15 to 20 knots during the afternoon. Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore south of Cape Capricorn during the afternoon. Swell: Easterly 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing to around 1 metre during the morning. Weather: Mostly sunny. Hervey Bay
Source: Open-Meteo Marine + ECMWF (15-min cache) · BOM (1-hr cache). Not for navigation.
Sun & moon
Today
Sun↑ 06:23↓ 17:22
Moon↑ 10:49↓ 00:00
PhaseFirst quarter 49%
Best windows
- Dawn05:59 – 07:23
- Dusk16:22 – 17:45
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 06:23↓ 17:22
Moon↑ 11:24↓ 00:54
PhaseFirst quarter 59%
Best windows
- Dawn05:59 – 07:23
- Dusk16:22 – 17:46
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
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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