Hardy Reef
Why dive here
With 113+ marine species recorded in the area - including dugongs, grey reef sharks, humpback whales, sea turtles and tiger sharks - Hardy Reef offers some of Coral Sea's richest reef diving. Water ranges 25-30°C, warmest January, February, March.
Hardy Reef offers a classic Outer Reef experience. Expect large coral bommies and plateaus, home to schools of snapper and fusiliers. It’s a good choice for divers looking for healthy, extensive coral formations, though it can get busy with day boats. Visibility is generally excellent, making it ideal for photographers.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Hardy Reef
Hardy Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Hardy 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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