Ribbon Number Six Reef
Why dive here
With 154+ marine species recorded in the area - including hammerhead sharks, sea turtles, tiger sharks and napoleon wrasse - Ribbon Number Six Reef offers some of Great Barrier Reef's richest reef diving. Water ranges 24-30°C, warmest January, February, March.
Ribbon Number Six offers a decent dive for those exploring the outer Great Barrier Reef. We typically see large schools of fusiliers here, often accompanied by barred trevally and the occasional great barracuda patrolling the edges of the reef. The coral structures themselves are a mix, with some nice staghorn and cauliflower corals providing cover for wrasse and emperor fish. It’s a comfortable dive, usually with mild currents, making it suitable for divers who appreciate seeing classic reef fish in their natural habitat without too much fuss.
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 Ribbon Number Six Reef
Ribbon Number Six Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Ribbon Number Six 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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