Heath Reef
Protected Area
Silver Plains
Why dive here
With 154+ marine species recorded in the area - including hammerhead sharks, sea turtles, tiger sharks and napoleon wrasse - Heath Reef offers some of Great Barrier Reef's richest reef diving. Water ranges 24-30°C, warmest January, February, March.
Heath Reef, sitting out in the Great Barrier Reef, offers a solid dive for those looking to explore a typical outer reef environment. You’ll find a mix of hard corals creating the structure, with plenty of reef fish and smaller pelagics moving through. It’s a good choice if you're keen on seeing classic GBR ecosystems away from the more crowded spots.
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 Heath Reef
Heath Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Heath Reef, 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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