5 Mile Reef

Australia

5 Mile Reef

12–18 mMax Depth
boatEntry
28Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+8)

Planning signal62/100
Waves
3.0 m
8.8 s
Swell
1.7 m
11.7 s
Current speed
0.9 km/h
flowing toward N
Water temperature
21.8°C
Wind
33.9 km/h
→ SW
Sea level
0.8 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellChallenging
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

TomorrowChallenging
Waves2.9–3.5 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature21.8°C
Mon, Sep 7Challenging
Waves2.3–3.0 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature21.7°C
Tue, Sep 8Challenging
Waves1.9–2.4 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature21.7°C
Wed, Sep 9Challenging
Waves1.9–1.9 mCurrent speed0.3 km/h maxWater temperature21.7°C
Next 72 hours
03:00
Waves: 2.9 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 21.8°C
09:00
Waves: 3.4 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 21.6°C
15:00
Waves: 3.4 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 21.9°C
21:00
Waves: 3.3 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 21.9°C
03:00
Waves: 2.8 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 21.6°C
09:00
Waves: 2.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 21.5°C
15:00
Waves: 2.4 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 21.8°C
21:00
Waves: 2.6 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 21.8°C
03:00
Waves: 2.3 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 21.6°C
09:00
Waves: 2.1 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 21.5°C
15:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 21.8°C
21:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 21.8°C
Catalog depth12–18 m
Data sources & field guideOpen-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs

Planning context, not a safety guarantee. Coastal model accuracy is limited. Confirm the actual briefing, entry, exit, and suitability with a local operator.

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Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Mar-Nov

Peak month

Apr 27.3°

Jan25.2°
Feb26.3°
Mar26.9°
Apr27.3°
May26.6°
Jun25.2°
Jul23.9°
Aug23.0°
Sep22.5°
Oct22.7°
Nov23.3°
Dec24.2°
Current: moderate
Typical visibility: 20 m

Historical planning data from the recorded site profile. Water temperature and conditions can vary by day, depth, and weather; confirm current conditions with a local operator.

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Dive Types

reefsalt Waterbeginner Difficulty

Data source & current conditions

Profile facts were imported from DeepLog. ScubaProof adds nearby-center links and presents the recorded fields without treating missing data as confirmation. Conditions, access, permits, and site suitability can change; confirm them with a local operator before diving.

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Questions to ask a local operator

  • What are today's current, visibility, entry, and exit conditions?
  • Does the planned route stay within my certification and recent experience?
  • Are there local permits, conservation rules, or equipment requirements?

Common Species

12 km · nearby observations
Atlantic green turtle
Chelonia mydas
DeepLog5
Ribbontail stingray
Taeniura lymma
DeepLog3
Bridled parrotfish
Scarus frenatus
DeepLog2
Chevron butterflyfish
Chaetodon trifascialis
DeepLog2
Reef manta ray
Mobula alfredi
DeepLog2
Two-spot coralfish
Chaetodon plebeius
DeepLog2
Whale shark
Rhincodon typus
DeepLog2
White-banded triggerfish
Rhinecanthus aculeatus
DeepLog2
Blue-barred parrotfish
Scarus ghobban
DeepLog1
Clown coris
Coris aygula
DeepLog1
Golden butterflyfish
Chaetodon aureofasciatus
DeepLog1
Goldspotted spinefoot
Siganus punctatus
DeepLog1
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
DeepLog + OBIS

Photos

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