Bow Bells Reef
Protected Area
Graeme Hall Swamp
Why dive here
With 379+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, humpback whales, octopuses and orcas - Bow Bells Reef offers some of South Coast's richest reef diving. Water sits around 28°C.
Deadman’s Cays sits off the Lower Keys, a spot we often find ourselves returning to for a reliable reef dive. It’s a series of small coral heads, not a sprawling wall, which means we can spend a good hour exploring the nooks and crannies without feeling rushed. We often spot things like fairy basslets darting into crevices and yellowhead wrasse sifting through the sand. It’s a good choice for a second dive of the day, or if you’re looking for a relaxed pace without battling strong currents.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Bow Bells Reef
Bow Bells Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Bow Bells Reef, sourced from NOAA buoy data - nearest station: Open-Meteo grid (13.07, -59.62) (0km away)
August Averages
Sea Temperature
28.04°C
82°F
Air Temperature
27.77°C
82°F
Wind Speed
5.87 m/s
11.4 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1013.4 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC
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