Manning Reef

Best months: Mar–Jul

Protected Area

Dē-răl-lĭ (Calliope River)

Why dive here

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

Manning Reef offers solid Coral Sea diving, often visited as part of a liveaboard itinerary. Expect healthy hard corals and a good chance of pelagic encounters like grey reef sharks and schooling barracuda patrolling the reef edges. It's a site that rewards experienced divers comfortable with potential currents and open ocean conditions.

Typical Manning 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 Manning Reef

Manning Reef Ocean Conditions

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