South West Rocks Artificial Reef
Reef·New South Wales·Australia·
Field notes
DPI-deployed module off South West Rocks in around 30m. Snapper and pearl perch hold tight to the structure, with kings and cobia through the warmer months. Coordinates published by NSW DPI.
Current conditions
Wind
4.8 kt NNE
Gusts 11.1 kt
Waves
1.5 m
Period 7 s
Swell
1.3 m
Period 6 s
Sea temp
21.2°C
Air 16.3°C
Next 12 hours
01:00
4.8 NNE
1.5m
02:00
2.2 NNW
1.5m
03:00
1.8 NNW
1.5m
04:00
0.3 SW
1.5m
05:00
4.7 NNE
1.5m
06:00
6.2 NNE
1.5m
07:00
4.9 NNE
1.6m
08:00
4.9 NNE
1.6m
09:00
5.6 NNE
1.5m
10:00
6.2 NE
1.5m
11:00
6.3 NE
1.5m
12:00
6.5 ENE
1.5m
Tides
Nearest BOM tide station: South West Rocks ↗ (5.6 km · secondary)
We don't predict tides on-site — BOM's published tables are authoritative.
BOM · Coffs CoastIssued at 10:00 am EDT on Wednesday 21 October 2026
Situation. A strong high pressure system over the Tasman Sea is maintaining northeasterly winds across the coastal waters. Very little change of weather pattern is forecast through the week due to the slow movement of the high. Then, a cold front looks set to cross the state during the weekend into early next week, bringing a southerly change in its wake.
Wednesday 21 October until midnight. Winds: North to northwesterly 10 to 15 knots turning northeasterly in the middle of the day. Winds reaching up to 20 knots offshore during the afternoon and evening. Seas: Below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the afternoon. Swell: Northeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing to around 1 metre by early evening. Weather: Cloudy. 90% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm.
Thursday 22 October. Winds: Northeasterly 15 to 25 knots. Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres during the morning. Swell: Northeasterly around 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore. Weather: Cloudy. 90% chance of rain. The chance of a thunderstorm in the early morning.
Friday 23 October. Winds: Northeasterly 15 to 25 knots turning northerly 20 to 25 knots during the evening. Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres during the afternoon. Swell: Northeasterly around 1 metre. Weather: Cloudy. 95% chance of showers.
Source: Open-Meteo Marine + ECMWF (15-min cache) · BOM (1-hr cache). Not for navigation.
Sun & moon
Today
Sun↑ 06:04↓ 19:02
Moon↑ 14:07↓ 03:28
PhaseWaxing gibbous 73%
Best windows
- Dawn05:39 – 07:04
- Dusk18:02 – 19:27
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 06:03↓ 19:03
Moon↑ 15:05↓ 03:57
PhaseWaxing gibbous 81%
Best windows
- Dawn05:38 – 07:03
- Dusk18:03 – 19:28
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
New South Wales, 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 New South Wales fisheries regulator before fishing.
Closures
Always confirm current marine park / closure status and seasonal bag limits.
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