Ribbon Number Three Reef
Why dive here
With 154+ marine species recorded in the area - including hammerhead sharks, sea turtles, tiger sharks and napoleon wrasse - Ribbon Number Three Reef offers some of Great Barrier Reef's richest reef diving. Water ranges 24-30°C, warmest January, February, March.
Ribbon Number Three Reef offers a good cross-section of what we expect from the northern GBR. You'll find a decent scattering of staghorn and birdsnest corals, which can make for interesting swim-throughs if the layout is right. We’ve had some pleasant drifts here, keeping an eye out for the yellow-spotted trevally that often cruise by, and you might even spot a Jordan’s blue dogshark if you’re lucky and the conditions are calm. It’s a solid dive for those looking for a relaxed exploration rather than a thrill-a-minute encounter.
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 Three Reef
Ribbon Number Three Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Ribbon Number Three 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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