North Reef
Protected Area
Moreton Bay
Why dive here
With 199+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, bull sharks, dolphins, dugongs and great white sharks - North Reef offers some of Sydney & New South Wales's richest reef diving. Water ranges 18-23°C, warmest January, February, March.
North Reef off Sydney presents a decent dive, often used for training or a relaxed afternoon out. We typically find a scattering of soft corals and sponges along the low reef structure, providing shelter for various small critters like nudibranchs and juvenile fish. It's a forgiving site with generally mild currents, making it suitable for newer divers or those looking for an easy, no-fuss dip. Visibility can be a bit variable, as is common for Sydney, so pick your day.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for North Reef
North Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for North Reef, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-33.18, 151.63) (7km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
20°C
67°F · Range: 18.5–20.7°C
Air Temperature
17°C
63°F
Wind Speed
5.95 m/s
11.6 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1016.2 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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