Llewellyn 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 - Llewellyn 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

Llewellyn Reef in the Coral Sea is a substantial coral reef, though it doesn't always make the headlines. It’s got all the usual suspects you’d expect out here: reef sharks cruising the edges, good sized groupers holding court in crevices, and plenty of schooling fish. It’s a solid dive for those who appreciate the vastness of the Coral Sea, perhaps on a longer liveaboard trip, rather than a specific species hunt. If you’re into big reef systems with reliable, rather than surprising, encounters, you’ll find it’s a decent enough stop.

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Conditions

Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Llewellyn Reef

Llewellyn Reef Ocean Conditions

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