Gary s Lagoon
Why dive here
With 113+ marine species recorded in the area - including dugongs, grey reef sharks, humpback whales, sea turtles and tiger sharks - Gary s Lagoon offers some of Coral Sea's richest reef diving. Water ranges 25-30°C, warmest January, February, March.
Gary's Lagoon offers a calm alternative to the exposed Coral Sea sites. It's a shallow, protected area, good for divers looking for a relaxed exploration. Expect to see smaller reef fish darting amongst the coral bommies. This spot suits those wanting a less strenuous dive, perhaps a warm-up or a long, leisurely second dive.
Typical Gary s Lagoon Dive Profile
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 Gary s Lagoon
Gary s Lagoon Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Gary s Lagoon, 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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