North Reef

Best months: Mar–Jul

Why dive here

With 113+ marine species recorded in the area - including dugongs, grey reef sharks, humpback whales, sea turtles and tiger sharks - North 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 Reef in the Coral Sea is a solid choice for divers who appreciate wide-angle reefscapes. Expect to see big schools of pelagics cruising the drop-offs, with a good chance of grey reef sharks making an appearance. It's a site that rewards patience, often delivering impressive encounters for those willing to wait and watch. We'd recommend it for experienced divers comfortable with deeper profiles and potential currents.

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Marine Center

28km away

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Conditions

Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for North Reef

North Reef Ocean Conditions

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