Man and Wife Rocks

Best months: Mar–Jul

Protected Area

Balban Dara Guya (Leekes Creek)

Why dive here

With 113+ marine species recorded in the area - including dugongs, grey reef sharks, humpback whales, sea turtles and tiger sharks - Man and Wife Rocks 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

Man and Wife Rocks sits exposed in the Coral Sea, an open ocean reef. It’s a site for experienced divers, given its remote location and potential for strong currents. We’ve found good numbers of pelagics here, along with sharks patrolling the deeper edges of the reef. Expect a deep dive, focusing on the larger inhabitants rather than small reef life.

Typical Man and Wife Rocks 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 Man and Wife Rocks

Man and Wife Rocks Ocean Conditions

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