Forty Five - Lady Elliot Island

Best months: Mar–Jul

Why dive here

With 113+ marine species recorded in the area - including dugongs, grey reef sharks, humpback whales, sea turtles and tiger sharks - Forty Five - Lady Elliot Island 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

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking Forty-Five dive site at Lady Elliot Island! Marvel at the kaleidoscope of marine flora, from vibrant coral gardens to elegant sea fans. Encounter majestic sea turtles gliding gracefully, schools of tropical fish creating a vibrant spectacle, and the occasional glimpse of gentle Maximum depth: 18m. Average visibility: 15m. Explore vibrant coral gardens, swim with sea turtles, and witness schools of tropical fish. A captivating underwater paradise.

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Conditions

Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Forty Five - Lady Elliot Island

Forty Five - Lady Elliot Island Ocean Conditions

Monthly averages for Forty Five - Lady Elliot Island, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-16.5, 148) (0km away)