Coral Sea, Australia

    Spiders Ledge - Lady Elliot Island

    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 - Spiders Ledge - Lady Elliot Island 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

    Embark on an exhilarating dive at Spiders Ledge, Lady Elliot Island! Marvel at the abundance of marine life, from intricate corals to inquisitive sea turtles. Swim alongside an array of vibrant reef fish, and if you’re lucky, catch a glimpse of majestic rays gliding gracefully. Delve into the beauty of this underw Maximum depth: 19m. Average visibility: 22m. Spiders Ledge dive site, Lady Elliot Island: Discover a fascinating marine ecosystem. Encounter diverse corals, inquisitive sea turtles, and colorful reef fish. A captivating underwater

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    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Spiders Ledge - Lady Elliot Island

    Spiders Ledge - Lady Elliot Island Ocean Conditions

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

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    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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