North Fortescue Reef
Protected Area
Great Sandy Island
Why dive here
North Fortescue Reef is a reef dive where divers can encounter humpback whales and tiger sharks. Water ranges 21-29°C, warmest January, February, March.
North Fortescue Reef offers a classic Ningaloo experience, with healthy hard coral formations stretching out from the reef wall. You'll often find a good selection of reef fish here, from parrotfish grazing on the corals to small schools of fusiliers darting about. It's generally a gentle drift dive, perfect for those looking for a relaxed exploration of the outer reef without challenging conditions. We'd suggest it for divers comfortable with open water.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for North Fortescue Reef
North Fortescue Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for North Fortescue 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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