North End Reef

Best months: Mar–Jul

Protected Area

Bassett Basin

Why dive here

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

North End Reef in Australia's Coral Sea offers a decent dive for those in the area. The reef system here presents a typical Coral Sea experience with healthy hard coral formations and the usual suspects of reef fish. It’s a solid choice if you're looking for a relaxed dive without strong currents. Good for divers who appreciate consistent reef health over big pelagic encounters.

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Conditions

Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for North End Reef

North End Reef Ocean Conditions

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