5-25m
    Great Barrier Reef, Australia

    Agincourt Reef

    Best months: Jan–Apr, Aug, Dec

    Why dive here

    With 154+ marine species recorded in the area - including hammerhead sharks, sea turtles, tiger sharks and napoleon wrasse - Agincourt Reef offers some of Great Barrier Reef's richest reef diving. Water ranges 25-30°C, warmest January, February, March.

    Marine lifeHammerhead Sharks, Sea Turtles, Tiger Sharks and Napoleon Wrasse · 154+ species recorded
    Water25-30°C · warmest January, February, March
    CharacterReef dive · max 5-25m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Agincourt Reef is a collection of ribbon reefs on the outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef. Expect good visibility and a healthy variety of hard and soft corals. It's a solid choice for divers looking for a classic GBR experience, with consistent reef fish populations and the chance of spotting a reef shark or two patrolling the deeper edges. The sites here are generally straightforward, suiting all experience levels.

    Typical Agincourt Reef Dive Profile

    5mSafety Stop0m5m max~60 min estimated bottom time

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

    Today06:3018:1111h 41m daylightGolden hour 17:41

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Agincourt Reef

    Agincourt Reef Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Agincourt Reef, sourced from Copernicus Marine satellite data

    August Averages

    Sea Temperature

    25°C

    77°F

    Current Speed

    11.18 cm/s

    Direction: W (259.7°)

    Chlorophyll-a

    0.087 mg/m³

    Very clear (oligotrophic)

    Salinity

    34.98 PSU

    Data sources: Copernicus Marine Service (EU)

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