Weigall Reefs
Why dive here
With 154+ marine species recorded in the area - including hammerhead sharks, sea turtles, tiger sharks and napoleon wrasse - Weigall Reefs offers some of Great Barrier Reef's richest reef diving. Water ranges 24-30°C, warmest January, February, March.
Weigall Reefs offers a solid day out on the Great Barrier Reef, a good option if you’re looking for a less crowded spot. We found healthy coral formations supporting a surprising variety of seagrass, like Paddle Grass and Clump Seagrass, which isn’t always the star of the show but provides crucial habitat. Keep an eye out for a mix of fish species, including the Indo-Pacific Tarpon, and it’s a decent spot for birdwatchers too, with Caspian Terns and Lesser Crested Terns often circling above. It’s a comfortable dive for most experience levels, best enjoyed on a calm day when visibility extends nicely across the reef flats.
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 Weigall Reefs
Weigall Reefs Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Weigall Reefs, 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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