Buffalo Reef
Protected Area
Sir Joseph Banks Group
Why dive here
With 93+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue whales, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, great white sharks and hammerhead sharks - Buffalo Reef offers some of South Australia's richest reef diving. Water ranges 14-21°C, warmest January, February, March.
Buffalo Reef, off South Australia, offers divers a look at some unique temperate coral structures. The reef here, while not tropical, still hosts a variety of fish species adapted to cooler waters. We’ve found it’s a good spot for those looking to explore an Australian reef that’s a little different from the usual. It’s an easy dive for most skill levels, often with calm conditions.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Buffalo Reef
Buffalo Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Buffalo 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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