Trigg Island Reef

Reef·Western Australia·Australia

Field notes

Rocky outcrop and limestone reef system off Trigg Beach. Land-based anglers fish the platform for herring, skippy and tailor; boats work the deeper ledges for sand whiting and pink snapper. Heavy surf in winter.

Current conditions

Wind
9.6 kt WSW
Gusts 19.8 kt
Waves
2.4 m
Period 11.8 s
Swell
2.1 m
Period 11.9 s
Sea temp
19.8°C
Air 17.6°C
Next 12 hours
01:00
9.6 WSW
2.4m
02:00
9.6 WSW
2.4m
03:00
9.1 WSW
2.4m
04:00
9 SW
2.4m
05:00
8.6 SW
2.4m
06:00
7.9 SW
2.4m
07:00
9.2 SW
2.4m
08:00
10 SW
2.4m
09:00
9.4 SW
2.3m
10:00
9.6 SW
2.3m
11:00
9 SW
2.3m
12:00
9.1 SW
2.3m
Tides
Nearest BOM tide station: Hillarys ↗ (5 km · secondary)
We don't predict tides on-site — BOM's published tables are authoritative.
BOM · Perth CoastIssued at 7:01 am WST on Thursday 22 October 2026
Situation. A weak cold front crossed the southwest of the state early Thursday morning, with further weak fronts expected over the next few days. A new ridge will develop over southern WA on the weekend.
Thursday 22 October until midnight. Strong Wind Warning for Thursday for Ningaloo Coast Winds: Southerly 15 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots inshore in the late afternoon. Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres during the afternoon. Swell: Southwesterly 2.5 to 3 metres. Weather: Mostly sunny.
Friday 23 October. Strong Wind Warning for Friday for Ningaloo Coast Winds: Southerly 20 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots during the afternoon and evening. Seas: 2 metres, increasing to 2.5 to 3 metres during the afternoon. Swell: Southwesterly 3 metres. Weather: Mostly sunny.
Saturday 24 October. Winds: Southerly 20 to 30 knots. Seas: 2 to 3 metres. Swell: Southwesterly 2.5 to 3 metres inshore, increasing to 2.5 to 4 metres offshore south of Coral Bay. Weather: Sunny. Gascoyne Coast: Cape Cuvier to Kalbarri
Thursday 22 October until midnight. Winds: Southerly 15 to 20 knots increasing to 20 to 25 knots in the late afternoon. Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 2 metres during the afternoon. Swell: Southwesterly 2 to 3 metres inshore, increasing to 3 to 4 metres offshore south of Denham. Weather: Partly cloudy.
Source: Open-Meteo Marine + ECMWF (15-min cache) · BOM (1-hr cache). Not for navigation.

Sun & moon

Today
Sun↑ 05:31↓ 18:34
Moon↑ 14:41↓ 03:29
PhaseWaxing gibbous 81%
Best windows
  • Dawn05:06 – 06:31
  • Dusk17:34 – 18:59
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 05:30↓ 18:34
Moon↑ 15:40↓ 03:58
PhaseWaxing gibbous 88%
Best windows
  • Dawn05:04 – 06:30
  • Dusk17:34 – 19:00
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
Western Australia, 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 Western Australia fisheries regulator before fishing.
Closures
Always confirm current marine park / closure status and seasonal bag limits.

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