Bird Reef
Protected Area
Bird Islands
Why dive here
With 93+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue whales, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, great white sharks and hammerhead sharks - Bird Reef offers some of South Australia's richest reef diving. Water ranges 14-21°C, warmest January, February, March.
Bird Reef offers a glimpse into South Australia's cooler water ecosystems. Here, you'll navigate a temperate reef where southern species thrive, a different experience from tropical diving. Expect to see kelp forests swaying with the surge, and if you look closely, we often spot shy reef fish hiding amongst the fronds. It's a great spot for those keen to explore Australia's less-advertised marine environments.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Bird Reef
Bird Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Bird Reef, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-35.15, 137.82) (12km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
17°C
62°F · Range: 14.8–18°C
Air Temperature
16°C
60°F
Wind Speed
6.66 m/s
12.9 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1016.5 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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