Hook Reef

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 - Hook 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

Hook Reef in the Coral Sea gives you a true open-ocean dive feel. The coral structures here are substantial, offering sheltered nooks alongside more exposed sections. You'll find a good variety of reef fish darting between the bommies, and we've often seen the larger pelagics cruise by in the blue. It's a solid choice for divers who appreciate expansive reef systems without too much fuss.

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Conditions

Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Hook Reef

Hook Reef Ocean Conditions

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