reef

Coral Sea, Australia

Shoalwater and Corio Bays Area (Shoalwater Bay Training Area, in part - Corio Bay)

Passage Patch

Best months: Mar–Jul

Protected Area

Shoalwater and Corio Bays Area (Shoalwater Bay Training Area, in part - Corio Bay)

Why dive here

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

Passage Patch offers a solid Coral Sea reef dive, typical of the region's outer formations. You'll find good hard coral coverage, plenty of reef fish, and a decent chance of seeing pelagics cruise by in the blue. It’s a good option for divers comfortable with open ocean conditions, offering reliable, uncrowded exploration. We've always found it a dependable dive when weather allows.

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Conditions

Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Passage Patch

Passage Patch Ocean Conditions

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