Flinders Reefs
Why dive here
With 154+ marine species recorded in the area - including hammerhead sharks, sea turtles, tiger sharks and napoleon wrasse - Flinders Reefs offers some of Great Barrier Reef's richest reef diving. Water ranges 24-30°C, warmest January, February, March.
Flinders Reefs in the Great Barrier Reef offer a solid day of diving, often with good visibility. You'll navigate through bommies and along reef walls, looking out for the usual suspects: reef sharks, turtles, and plenty of schooling fish. It’s a good choice for divers who appreciate consistent coral health and a relaxed pace, without the deeper challenges or currents of some outer reef sites. We'd suggest it for divers looking for a reliable, enjoyable day out.
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 Flinders Reefs
Flinders Reefs Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Flinders Reefs, 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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