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    Lupton Reef dive site
    reef
    5-20m
    Coral Sea, Australia

    Lupton 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 - Lupton 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

    Lupton Reef offers a classic Coral Sea experience. You'll find impressive hard coral formations, with plenty of reef sharks patrolling the edges and large schools of fusiliers darting through the shallows. We'd suggest this site for experienced divers comfortable with remote diving, as conditions here can sometimes be exposed. It’s a rewarding spot for those seeking unspoiled coral environments.

    Typical Lupton Reef Dive Profile

    5mSafety Stop0m5m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Today05:3718:0512h 27m daylightGolden hour 17:36

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Lupton Reef

    Lupton Reef Ocean Conditions

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

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    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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