Dart Reefs
Protected Area
Baniara Island
Why dive here
With 241+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, grey reef sharks, sea turtles and sperm whales - Dart Reefs offers some of Milne Bay's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest January, February, March.
The Dart Reefs in Milne Bay are a solid choice for a dive day. We’ve found good coral coverage here, especially some impressive plate corals in the shallower sections. Look closely for the smaller stuff – nudibranchs and flatworms are often about, tucked into crevices. It’s a good spot for a relaxed dive, suitable for most experience levels.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Dart Reefs
Dart Reefs Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Dart Reefs, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-10.2, 150.9) (22km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
28°C
83°F · Range: 27–29.8°C
Air Temperature
27°C
81°F
Wind Speed
7.28 m/s
14.2 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1010.5 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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