Parker Reef
Why dive here
With 113+ marine species recorded in the area - including dugongs, grey reef sharks, humpback whales, sea turtles and tiger sharks - Parker Reef offers some of Coral Sea's richest reef diving. Water ranges 25-30°C, warmest January, February, March.
Parker Reef in the Coral Sea is a classic coral bommie dive. We’ve found it to be a reliable spot for schools of fusiliers and the occasional reef shark patrolling the deeper sections. It’s a pretty straightforward dive, good for any certified diver looking to see some healthy hard coral formations away from the more crowded areas. Best dived on a calm day to fully appreciate the reef’s colours.
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Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Parker Reef
Parker Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Parker 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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