Great Barrier Reef, Australia

    Twin Peaks, Saxon Reef

    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 - Twin Peaks, Saxon Reef 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

    Twin Peaks at Saxon Reef. Our kind of site for a leisurely afternoon dive, especially if the sun’s out. It’s exactly what it sounds like: two decent coral bommies rising from a sandy bottom, joined by a lower ridge. Think of it as a shallow amphitheater, maxing out at 13 meters. We love taking our time here, circling the peaks, looking into every nook. The coral coverage is good, especially the hard stuff – plenty of staghorn, cauliflower, and brain corals forming nice ledges and overhangs. You’ll definitely spot clownfish darting in their anemones. Visibility here averages around 15 meters, sometimes a touch more. We've often seen green sea turtles cruising by, a relaxed glide that just puts a smile on your face. Keep an eye out for the brassy drummers, they gather in impressive schools, and we've even had barracuda drift past us, just checking us out. It's a mellow spot, perfect for divers who appreciate a relaxed pace and enjoy exploring every crevice without feeling rushed or needing to go deep. Great for photographers too, that shallow depth means good light for most of the dive.

    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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    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Twin Peaks, Saxon Reef

    Twin Peaks, Saxon Reef Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Twin Peaks, Saxon Reef, 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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