Scott Reef
Protected Area
Trinity Inlet
Why dive here
With 154+ marine species recorded in the area - including hammerhead sharks, sea turtles, tiger sharks and napoleon wrasse - Scott Reef offers some of Great Barrier Reef's richest reef diving. Water ranges 24-30°C, warmest January, February, March.
Scott Reef is one of those places you really have to work to get to, but it’s absolutely worth the effort. Forget the crowds closer to shore; out here, the water feels different, a deeper, richer blue. We love the sheer scale of the coral structures, particularly the staghorn forests that seem to go on forever. You’ll find schools of yellow spotted trevally zipping through the channels, and if you take your time, those big tuskfish aren't shy about checking you out. This is a site for divers who appreciate genuine remoteness and aren’t afraid of a longer boat ride. Our pick for a perfect dive here is early morning, when the light really makes the fluorescence grass coral pop. Keep an eye out for thorny flatheads camouflaged on the sand patches – they're masters of disguise.
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 Scott Reef
Scott Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Scott 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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