5 Mile Reef
Protected Area
Côte de Ningaloo
Why dive here
5 Mile Reef is a reef dive where divers can encounter humpback whales and tiger sharks. Water ranges 21-29°C, warmest January, February, March.
5 Mile Reef offers a straightforward dive, typically a drift along a healthy coral wall. Expect to see plenty of smaller reef fish – parrotfish, fusiliers, the occasional whitetip reef shark patrolling by. It’s a solid choice for a relaxing dive, particularly good for those newer to Ningaloo who want to get a feel for the reef without strong currents.
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Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for 5 Mile Reef
5 Mile Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for 5 Mile Reef, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-22.04, 114.17) (43km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
24°C
76°F · Range: 22.9–26.7°C
Current Speed
14 cm/s
Direction: N (0°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.135 mg/m³
Clear water
Salinity
35.64 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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