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    Spitfire Reefs dive site
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    Great Barrier Reef, Australia

    Spitfire Reefs

    Best months: Feb–Mar

    Why dive here

    With 154+ marine species recorded in the area - including hammerhead sharks, sea turtles, tiger sharks and napoleon wrasse - Spitfire Reefs offers some of Great Barrier Reef's richest reef diving. Water ranges 24-30°C, warmest January, February, March.

    Best timeFeb–Mar
    WetsuitNo wetsuit needed, or a rash guard
    Marine lifeHammerhead Sharks, Sea Turtles, Tiger Sharks and Napoleon Wrasse · 154+ species recorded
    Water24-30°C · warmest January, February, March
    CharacterReef dive
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    The Spitfire Reefs offer classic Great Barrier Reef diving, with broad coral formations stretching across the seabed. You'll find plenty of smaller reef fish darting between the bommies, and we've often spotted white-tip reef sharks cruising the edges. It's a solid choice for divers looking for a relaxed, easy dive, comfortable with depths around 15-20 metres.

    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 Spitfire Reefs

    Spitfire Reefs Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Spitfire Reefs, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-15.65, 145.72) (5km away)

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    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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