Blue Wonder
Why dive here
With 154+ marine species recorded in the area - including hammerhead sharks, sea turtles, tiger sharks and napoleon wrasse - Blue Wonder offers some of Great Barrier Reef's richest diving. Water ranges 24-30°C, warmest January, February, March.
Blue Wonder in the Great Barrier Reef provides a solid dive for those exploring this vast area. The site generally features good coral coverage and you'll often spot reef sharks cruising past, along with schools of snapper and fusiliers. It's a comfortable drift dive when the currents pick up, making it suitable for intermediate divers looking for a relaxed experience. We find it’s a good addition to a multi-day liveaboard itinerary.
Safety Notes
Strong currents typical this month (avg 30 cm/s). Good buoyancy control essential.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Blue Wonder
Blue Wonder Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Blue Wonder, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-15.65, 145.72) (5km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
26°C
80°F · Range: 24.5–29°C
Current Speed
30.07 cm/s
Direction: S (183.8°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.057 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
35.08 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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