Sloping

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 - Sloping 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 · max 5-20m

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

Sloping offers a classic Coral Sea dive, delivering exactly what you expect from this remote region. The reef here provides a good mix of hard corals and plate formations, dropping down into deeper water. It's a solid choice for divers who appreciate wide-angle reef shots and the chance of pelagics cruising by. We'd suggest it for experienced divers comfortable with open ocean conditions.

Typical Sloping Dive Profile

Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

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Conditions

Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Sloping

Sloping Ocean Conditions

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