South Fortescue Reef
Protected Area
Great Sandy Island
Why dive here
South Fortescue Reef is a reef dive where divers can encounter humpback whales and tiger sharks. Water ranges 21-29°C, warmest January, February, March.
South Fortescue Reef offers a classic Ningaloo experience, with healthy coral structures stretching across the seafloor. We’ve seen plenty of reef sharks cruising the perimeter here, and often turtles resting among the bommies. It’s a good spot for a relaxed drift dive, suitable for divers comfortable in mild currents.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for South Fortescue Reef
South Fortescue Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for South 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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