Horseshoe 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 - Horseshoe 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 · max 5-20m

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

Horseshoe Reef in the Coral Sea is a solid, reliable dive. We've seen a good mix of pelagics cruising by its walls – grey reef sharks are common, and the occasional silvertip. The coral cover here is decent, lots of hard corals, and we usually spot bumphead parrotfish munching away. It's a site that suits experienced divers comfortable with potential currents and open-ocean conditions, offering a classic Coral Sea experience.

Typical Horseshoe Reef 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 Horseshoe Reef

Horseshoe Reef Ocean Conditions

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