Marsh Reef

Best months: Mar–Jul

Protected Area

West Hill

Why dive here

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

Marsh Reef offers a quintessential Coral Sea experience, with dramatic coral formations and often excellent visibility. You’ll typically drift along walls adorned with gorgonian fans and schooling reef fish, keeping an eye out for larger pelagics in the blue. It’s a good spot for divers comfortable with moderate currents, rewarding those who enjoy open ocean reef diving.

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Conditions

Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Marsh Reef

Marsh Reef Ocean Conditions

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