Pasco Reef
Why dive here
With 154+ marine species recorded in the area - including hammerhead sharks, sea turtles, tiger sharks and napoleon wrasse - Pasco Reef offers some of Great Barrier Reef's richest reef diving. Water ranges 24-30°C, warmest January, February, March.
Pasco Reef offers a classic Outer Reef experience, a solid choice for divers looking to explore the Great Barrier Reef without venturing too far offshore. We found some healthy hard coral formations, particularly staghorn and plate corals, providing shelter for plenty of reef fish. It’s a reliable spot for encountering the usual suspects like anemonefish, parrotfish, and the occasional turtle gliding by. A good all-rounder for divers seeking straightforward, enjoyable dives.
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 Pasco Reef
Pasco Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Pasco 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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