Fitzroy Reef
Why dive here
With 113+ marine species recorded in the area - including dugongs, grey reef sharks, humpback whales, sea turtles and tiger sharks - Fitzroy Reef offers some of Coral Sea's richest reef diving. Water ranges 25-30°C, warmest January, February, March.
Fitzroy Reef in the Coral Sea is a solid choice for divers looking for a substantial reef system without the crowds of some mainland sites. We've seen healthy hard corals here, particularly brain corals and branching acropora, supporting a good variety of reef fish. Expect to encounter whitetip reef sharks patrolling the edges and green sea turtles gliding through the shallows. It’s a good fit for divers comfortable with open ocean conditions, seeking a quieter, more natural reef experience.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Fitzroy Reef
Fitzroy Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Fitzroy Reef, 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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