15-40m
    Great Barrier Reef, Australia

    Sudburry East Wall

    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 - Sudburry East Wall offers some of Great Barrier Reef's richest wall 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
    CharacterWall dive · max 15-40m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Sudburry East Wall offers a straightforward wall dive experience off the Great Barrier Reef. The reef drops away, providing a consistent backdrop for exploring. You'll likely see a range of reef fish and some larger pelagics passing by in the blue. It's a solid choice for divers who appreciate the simplicity of a wall dive without too many surprises.

    Typical Sudburry East Wall Dive Profile

    5m10m15mSafety Stop0m15m max~50 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Strong currents typical this month (avg 30 cm/s). Good buoyancy control essential.

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Sudburry East Wall

    Sudburry East Wall Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Sudburry East Wall, 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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