Great Barrier Reef, Australia
    Michaelmas and Upolu Cays

    Table Top

    Best months: Feb–Mar

    Protected Area

    Michaelmas and Upolu Cays

    Why dive here

    With 154+ marine species recorded in the area - including hammerhead sharks, sea turtles, tiger sharks and napoleon wrasse - Table Top offers some of Great Barrier Reef's richest wreck 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
    CharacterWreck dive
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Table Top, off Norman Reef, really stands out for us. It’s essentially one enormous bommie, shallow on top, dropping to 15m. We love the sheer scale of the plate corals up top; they spread out like dinner tables for giants, hence the name. Drifting over them, you’re almost guaranteed to spot Hawksbill turtles grazing, completely unconcerned by divers. Down deeper, we’ve often encountered grey reef sharks patrolling the edges and white tips snoozing under ledges. The current can pick up, so be prepared for a bit of a drift, but that’s often when the parrotfish and butterflyfish are out in force. Look for the greensnout parrotfish – their colours just pop against the blue. Visibility averages 13m, which is good enough to take it all in. This is a brilliant site for those who appreciate healthy coral architecture and consistent pelagic action without needing extreme depths.

    Safety Notes

    Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.

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

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Table Top

    Table Top Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Table Top, 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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