Barracuda Bommie is a giant coral pinnacle rising from 26 metres of sandy sea floor on the outer edge of Agincourt Reef, part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park off Port Douglas. This spectacular submerged bommie (a coral outcrop) is famous for the swirling schools of barracuda that patrol its flanks, alongside abundant marine life. The pinnacle's dramatic vertical structure is cloaked in vibrant corals, soft corals, and gorgonian fans, making it a magnet for pelagic fish and reef species alike. Snorkelers drift over the bommie's top in clear blue water, watching the reef's ecosystem unfold beneath them.
Barracuda Bommie
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Wave Height 0.2 mSwell Period 4.4 sWind Speed 2.3 knPrecipitation 6.1 mmTidal Phase flood
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Moderate risk: Strong tidal currents
Whale Bommie drops to depths beyond 20 m; strong currents can sweep snorkelers off the bommie. Stay aware of your position relative to the boat.
Moderate risk: Marine stingers
Stinger season in tropical Queensland waters. Jellyfish (including box jellyfish and Irukandji) may be present from November to May.
Low risk: Remote offshore location
The site is a deep-water bommie on the outer reef, 50 km offshore. Emergency response is distant.
Low risk: Ocean currents
The site is on the outer reef edge where currents can be moderate to strong, especially on changing tides. Snorkelers should be comfortable in moving water.
Low risk: Deep water adjacent to bommie
The bommie rises from 26m depth — deeper water surrounds the pinnacle, requiring good buoyancy control and awareness of depth.
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Accessible only by boat tour from Port Douglas Marina (approx. 90 minutes to 2 hours by high-speed catamaran). Tours depart from Port Douglas, ~1 hour drive north of Cairns.
Parking & facilities
Parking available at Port Douglas Marina. For those driving from Cairns, street parking and paid lots are available near the marina departure point in Port Douglas. Self-drive access to the marina is via conventional vehicle on Captain Cook Highway, then Wharf Street in Port Douglas.
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