Agincourt Reef No. 4 - The Point - Great Barrier Reef

Agincourt Reef No. 4, or 'The Point', is one of those spots we always try to hit when we're up near Port Douglas. It's not the deepest dive, but the currents here often bring in some interesting action. We love dropping in on the outer edge, letting the gentle push carry us along as the reef wall drops away. You'll often find ourselves surrounded by schools of fusiliers, their silver scales flashing in unison, creating these incredible, moving curtains of fish. What really stands out for us are the colourful parrotfish – the Bicolor and Long-nosed varieties are everywhere, constantly munching on the coral. Look for the chunky Maori Wrasse, sometimes they're surprisingly curious. We’ve also had some fantastic encounters with groups of Blue-lined Surgeonfish just cruising past. The Staghorn coral formations here are impressive, creating loads of nooks and crannies for smaller reef fish like the bright Coral Beauties and shy Foxface. If you're into macro, keep an eye out for nudibranchs tucked away amongst the branching corals. It's a relaxed drift, perfect for photographers or anyone who just wants to soak up the busy reef scene without too much effort.

Location: Great Barrier Reef, Australia, Australasia
Coordinates: -15.967700, 145.819720
Type: reef
Maximum Depth: 5-25m

Best Time to Dive in Great Barrier Reef

The warmest water temperatures in Great Barrier Reef occur in February, averaging 29.5°C. The coolest conditions are in August at 25.0°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

January: 29.4°C
February: 29.5°C
March: 29.2°C
April: 28.4°C
May: 26.9°C
June: 25.8°C
July: 25.1°C
August: 25.0°C
September: 25.4°C
October: 26.6°C
November: 27.7°C
December: 29.0°C

Nearest Dive Centres to Agincourt Reef No. 4 - The Point

Marine Life in Great Barrier Reef

Home to 163 recorded species including 88 reef fish, 61 hard corals, 9 seagrass & algae, 2 sharks & rays, 1 starfish, 1 sea snails & nudibranchs.

Notable Species

thalassia (Thalassia hemprichii) - Seagrass & Algae
halodule (Halodule uninervis) - Seagrass & Algae
cymodocea (Cymodocea rotundata) - Seagrass & Algae
Great hammerhead (Sphyrna mokarran) - Sharks & Rays
Bullethead Parrotfish (Chlorurus sordidus) - Reef Fish
seagrass (Halophila ovalis) - Seagrass & Algae
Cauliflower coral (Pocillopora damicornis) - Hard Corals
Lineated Butterflyfish (Chaetodon trifasciatus) - Reef Fish
Dusky Parrotfish (Scarus niger) - Reef Fish
Blackspot Surgeonfish (Acanthurus nigrofuscus) - Reef Fish
Bird wrasse (Gomphosus varius) - Reef Fish
Blue-lined Tang (Zebrasoma scopas) - Reef Fish
Telescopefish (Epibulus insidiator) - Reef Fish
Banded thicklip (Hemigymnus fasciatus) - Reef Fish
Fluorescence grass coral (Galaxea fascicularis) - Hard Corals
Blunt-head Parrotfish (Chlorurus microrhinos) - Reef Fish
Staghorn coral (Acropora hyacinthus) - Hard Corals
Chameleon Parrotfish (Scarus chameleon) - Reef Fish
Citron Butterfly (Chaetodon citrinellus) - Reef Fish
Black-back Butterflyfish (Chaetodon melannotus) - Reef Fish

Recommended Packing List for Agincourt Reef No. 4 - The Point

Based on average water temperature of 27.3°C, currents 17 cm/s.

Shorty or Rashguard - warm 27°C water needs minimal exposure protection
Mask - essential for every dive
Fins
BCD - buoyancy compensator
Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories