Crystal Cascades
Protected Area
Trinity Inlet
Why dive here
With 154+ marine species recorded in the area - including hammerhead sharks, sea turtles, tiger sharks and napoleon wrasse - Crystal Cascades offers some of Great Barrier Reef's richest diving. Water ranges 24-30°C, warmest January, February, March.
Crystal Cascades offers a classic outer reef experience. You'll drift over sloping coral gardens, keeping an eye out for reef sharks patrolling the drop-off and schools of fusiliers darting through the bommies. It's a relaxed dive, good for photographers and those who enjoy a slower pace to absorb the reef's details.
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 Crystal Cascades
Crystal Cascades Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Crystal Cascades, 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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