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    Atkinson Reef dive site
    reef
    5-20m
    Great Barrier Reef, Australia
    Princess Charlotte Bay

    Atkinson Reef

    Best months: Jan–Apr, Aug, Dec

    Protected Area

    Princess Charlotte Bay

    Why dive here

    With 154+ marine species recorded in the area - including hammerhead sharks, sea turtles, tiger sharks and napoleon wrasse - Atkinson 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 5-20m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Notable reef in Great Barrier Reef, Australia. reef in Australia.

    Typical Atkinson 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.

    Today06:3418:1811h 44m daylightGolden hour 17:50

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Atkinson Reef

    Atkinson Reef Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Atkinson 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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