North Keppel Island Reef
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 - North Keppel Island Reef offers some of Coral Sea's richest reef diving. Water ranges 25-30°C, warmest January, February, March.
North Keppel Island Reef sits in the Coral Sea and offers a reliable reef dive. We often find good coral formations here, with plenty of small reef fish darting between the bommies. It’s a solid option for less experienced divers or those looking for a relaxed multi-dive day, usually with mild currents.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for North Keppel Island Reef
North Keppel Island Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for North Keppel Island Reef, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-16.5, 148) (0km away)
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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