5-20m
    Christmas Island, Australia

    Turk Reef

    Best months: Jan–Sep

    Why dive here

    With 108+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, grey reef sharks, manta rays and mobula rays (devil rays) - Turk Reef offers some of Christmas Island's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-29°C, warmest March, April, May.

    Marine lifeBarracuda, Blacktip Reef Sharks, Grey Reef Sharks, Manta Rays and Mobula Rays (Devil Rays) · 108+ species recorded
    Water27-29°C · warmest March, April, May
    CharacterReef dive · max 5-20m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Notable reef in Christmas Island, Australia. reef in Cocos (Keeling) Islands.

    Typical Turk Reef Dive Profile

    5mSafety Stop0m5m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Turk Reef

    Turk Reef Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Turk Reef, sourced from Copernicus Marine satellite data

    August Averages

    Sea Temperature

    27.22°C

    81°F

    Current Speed

    13.15 cm/s

    Direction: W (261.3°)

    Chlorophyll-a

    0.189 mg/m³

    Clear water

    Salinity

    34.03 PSU

    Data sources: Copernicus Marine Service (EU)

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