Pumpkin

Best months: Mar–Jul

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 - Pumpkin 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

Pumpkin offers a decent Coral Sea dive, often described as a series of bommies rising from the seabed. We’ve found the hard coral formations here to be particularly interesting, attracting schools of reef fish and the occasional pelagic passing through. It’s a solid option for divers looking for a straightforward, relatively calm reef dive without extreme currents. Best suited for those who appreciate detailed coral topography over massive pelagic action.

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Conditions

Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Pumpkin

Pumpkin Ocean Conditions

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