West Reef

Best months: Mar–Jul

Protected Area

West Hill

Why dive here

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

West Reef in the Coral Sea gives you a decent cross-section of what the outer reefs are all about. We've often seen Flatback and Hawksbill turtles cruising over the shallower plateaus, especially in the mornings before the sun gets too high. There are some respectable dark-spot tuskfish here too, poking around the coral heads. It's a reliable spot for a solid dive, nothing too wild, but always something to observe. If you're looking for a relaxed dive with consistent reef residents, this is a good one to include.

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Conditions

Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for West Reef

West Reef Ocean Conditions

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