Fathers reef
Why dive here
With 375+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue-spotted stingrays, eagle rays, giant moray eels and grey reef sharks - Fathers reef offers some of Kimbe Bay's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest January, November, December.
Fathers Reef, in Kimbe Bay, offers some genuinely impressive coral formations. We’ve drifted along walls draped in gorgonian fans and seen resident reef sharks patrol the deeper sections. It’s a site for divers who appreciate pristine hard and soft corals, with visibility often stretching past 25 metres. Best for those comfortable with occasional mild currents.
Typical Fathers reef Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Fathers reef
Fathers reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Fathers reef, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-5.45, 150.12) (11km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
31°C
87°F · Range: 29.2–31.4°C
Air Temperature
26°C
79°F
Wind Speed
2.73 m/s
5.3 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1009.7 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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