Fish Reef

Best months: Mar–Jul

Protected Area

Repulse

Why dive here

With 113+ marine species recorded in the area - including dugongs, grey reef sharks, humpback whales, sea turtles and tiger sharks - Fish Reef offers some of Coral Sea's richest reef diving. Water ranges 25-30°C, warmest January, February, March.

Best timeMar–Jul

WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit

Marine lifeDugongs, Grey Reef Sharks, Humpback Whales, Sea Turtles and Tiger Sharks · 113+ species recorded

Water25-30°C · warmest January, February, March

CharacterReef dive

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

Fish Reef in the Coral Sea delivers a classic outer reef experience. You'll navigate coral bommies and plateaus, keeping an eye out for whitetip reef sharks resting on sandy patches and schooling trevally in the blue. It’s a solid dive for those comfortable with drift diving, offering consistent reef action without being overly dramatic. We’d recommend it for divers looking for a reliable Coral Sea encounter.

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Conditions

Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Fish Reef

Fish Reef Ocean Conditions

Monthly averages for Fish Reef, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-16.5, 148) (0km away)