Turner Cay

Best months: Mar–Jul

Protected Area

Swain Reefs

Why dive here

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

Turner Cay, out in Australia's Coral Sea, offers some solid reef diving. We often find good coral formations here, with the usual suspects of reef fish flitting about. It's a decent stop for divers looking for a classic Coral Sea reef experience, without any particularly tricky conditions. If you're after a relaxed dive with consistent reef scenes, Turner Cay delivers.

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Conditions

Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Turner Cay

Turner Cay Ocean Conditions

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