Severn Stars Reef
Protected Area
Shoal Bay and Island Harbour Reefs
Why dive here
With 288+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, eagle rays, humpback whales and nurse sharks - Severn Stars Reef offers some of Sandy Island's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Out at Severn Stars Reef, close to Sandy Island, you'll find a mixed coral and sand bottom. It’s a pretty good spot for spotting some of the smaller schooling fish like Round Scad and False Herring, often with larger Jacks moving through them. We've also seen Bonefish here, usually closer to the sandy patches. This site is generally calm, making it a decent choice for those looking for a relaxed dive with a chance to observe pelagic activity.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Severn Stars Reef
Severn Stars Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Severn Stars Reef, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (18.09, -63.01) (5km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 28.7–31.1°C
Air Temperature
28°C
83°F
Wind Speed
7.81 m/s
15.2 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1013.2 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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