Dolphin Point
Protected Area
Edgecumbe Bay
Why dive here
With 113+ marine species recorded in the area - including dugongs, grey reef sharks, humpback whales, sea turtles and tiger sharks - Dolphin Point offers some of Coral Sea's richest diving. Water ranges 25-30°C, warmest January, February, March.
Dolphin Point in the Coral Sea is a solid, straightforward dive. You’ll typically find schools of pelagics cruising by, often reef sharks and occasionally the namesake dolphins. It’s a good spot for divers who appreciate consistent action and aren't chasing a specific macro shot. Currents can pick up, so it's best suited for those comfortable in moving water.
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REEF SAFARI DIVING
OCEANSENSE North QLD
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Dolphin Point
Dolphin Point Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Dolphin Point, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-16.5, 148) (0km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
26°C
79°F · Range: 25.4–29°C
Current Speed
10.3 cm/s
Direction: SE (119.1°)
Salinity
35.38 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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