Parkes Reef
Protected Area
Thevenard Island
Why dive here
Parkes Reef is a reef dive where divers can encounter humpback whales and tiger sharks. Water ranges 21-29°C, warmest January, February, March.
Parkes Reef offers a solid Ningaloo dive, a good spot if you’re looking for a reliable coral reef system. We’ve found decent hard coral formations here, with the usual suspects of reef fish darting between them. It’s a straightforward dive, generally calm, so it suits those wanting a relaxed exploration without strong currents or complex navigation. Good for a second dive of the day.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Parkes Reef
Parkes Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Parkes 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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