Barracuda Pass
Protected Area
Michaelmas and Upolu Cays
Why dive here
With 154+ marine species recorded in the area - including hammerhead sharks, sea turtles, tiger sharks and napoleon wrasse - Barracuda Pass offers some of Great Barrier Reef's richest drift diving. Water ranges 25-30°C, warmest January, February, March.
Barracuda Pass, a channel dive in the Great Barrier Reef, often delivers exactly what its name suggests. We’ve seen decent schools of barracuda here, sometimes just hanging mid-water, other times moving with purpose. It's a fairly straightforward drift, good for divers who appreciate pelagic action over intricate coralscapes. You’ll want to keep an eye out into the blue.
Safety Notes
Drift dive - carry a surface marker buoy (SMB) and stay with your group. Brief the current direction before entry.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Barracuda Pass
Barracuda Pass Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Barracuda Pass, 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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