Tree Peaks - Saxon Reef
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 - Tree Peaks - Saxon Reef offers some of Great Barrier Reef's richest reef diving. Water ranges 24-30°C, warmest January, February, March.
Tree Peaks on Saxon Reef is one of those easy-going spots, a good pick when you just want to get wet without a fuss. It’s pretty shallow, topping out at 14 metres, so bottom time isn't an issue and it's perfect for newer divers or anyone looking for a relaxed afternoon. You’ll drift past bommies that are home to plenty of angelfish and parrotfish, sometimes a sleepy reef shark tucked under an overhang if you’re lucky. We often see a few curious cuttlefish here too, hovering just off the coral. It’s not going to blow your mind, but it’s a solid, enjoyable dive, a real classic Great Barrier Reef experience.
Typical Tree Peaks - Saxon Reef Dive Profile
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 Tree Peaks - Saxon Reef
Tree Peaks - Saxon Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Tree Peaks - Saxon 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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