Wide Bay Artificial Reef
Reef·Queensland·Australia·
Field notes
Offshore artificial reef in around 35m off the Wide Bay Bar near Rainbow Beach. Snapper, pearl perch and amberjack use the modules; spanish mackerel and cobia work the edges through the warmer half of the year. Pick the weather - the bar crossing can be brutal.
Current conditions
Wind
13.2 kt SE
Gusts 31.1 kt
Waves
3 m
Period 8.8 s
Swell
2.4 m
Period 8.6 s
Sea temp
19.9°C
Air 20.5°C
Next 12 hours
10:00
13.2 SE
3m
11:00
12.9 SE
2.9m
12:00
13.4 SE
2.9m
13:00
13.6 SE
2.8m
14:00
13 SE
2.8m
15:00
12 SE
2.7m
16:00
11.3 SE
2.7m
17:00
10.2 SE
2.7m
18:00
10.2 SE
2.6m
19:00
10.6 SE
2.6m
20:00
10.4 SE
2.5m
21:00
10.7 SE
2.5m
Tides
Nearest BOM tide station: Elbow Point ↗ (22.9 km · secondary)
We don't predict tides on-site — BOM's published tables are authoritative.
BOM · Hervey BayIssued 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↑ 06:32↓ 17:16
Moon↑ 10:47↓ 00:07
PhaseFirst quarter 49%
Best windows
- Dawn06:07 – 07:32
- Dusk16:16 – 17:41
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 06:32↓ 17:17
Moon↑ 11:19↓ 01:03
PhaseFirst quarter 59%
Best windows
- Dawn06:07 – 07:32
- Dusk16:17 – 17:41
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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