4th-5th Reefs

Australia

4th-5th Reefs

15–17 mMax Depth
shoreEntry
72Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+11)

Model conditions signal61/100
Waves
1.2 m
8.1 s
Swell
1.2 m
7.2 s
Current speed
1.7 km/h
flowing toward SW
Water temperature
20.3°C
Wind
12.3 km/h
→ E
Sea level
0.5 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedWatch

Forecast Overview

Sun, Oct 18Challenging
Waves1.1–1.2 mCurrent speed2.0 km/h maxWater temperature20.3°C
Mon, Oct 19Watch
Waves0.9–1.1 mCurrent speed2.2 km/h maxWater temperature20.0°C
Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.9–1.2 mCurrent speed2.1 km/h maxWater temperature19.9°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.9–1.2 mCurrent speed1.9 km/h maxWater temperature19.7°C
Next 72 hours
13:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 1.7 km/h
Water temperature: 20.3°C
19:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 1.9 km/h
Water temperature: 20.4°C
01:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.7 km/h
Water temperature: 19.9°C
07:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 19.9°C
13:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.9 km/h
Water temperature: 20.1°C
19:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 2.1 km/h
Water temperature: 20.2°C
01:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 19.9°C
07:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 19.8°C
13:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.8 km/h
Water temperature: 19.9°C
19:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 2.1 km/h
Water temperature: 20.0°C
01:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 19.7°C
07:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 19.7°C
Catalog depth15–17 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

Oct-Apr

Peak month

Feb 23.3°

Jan22.8°
Feb23.3°
Mar23.2°
Apr22.3°
May21.0°
Jun19.6°
Jul18.6°
Aug18.1°
Sep18.3°
Oct19.2°
Nov20.1°
Dec21.4°
Current: moderate
Typical visibility: 7.5 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.

Nearby live cameras

Check the water around 4th-5th Reefs before you dive. Feeds are provided by third parties and may occasionally be offline.

3 cameras

Transport for NSW

33.2 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open
Check is getting oldLast checked 143h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Public feedCatalogued Oct 12, 2026

Transport for NSW

38.9 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open

traffic

Check is getting oldLast checked 143h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Public feedCatalogued Oct 12, 2026

Transport for NSW

41.7 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open

traffic

Check is getting oldLast checked 143h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Public feedCatalogued Oct 12, 2026

Live availability is controlled by each camera provider. Use the feed as a quick surface check and confirm current conditions with a local dive operator.

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Dive Types

reefsalt Waterintermediate Difficulty

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
White-ear
Parma microlepis
DeepLog7
Meuschenia trachylepis
DeepLog6
Fan-bellied leatherjacket
Monacanthus chinensis
DeepLog5
Fortescue
Centropogon australis
DeepLog4
Pigmy leatherjacket
Brachaluteres jacksonianus
DeepLog4
Red groper
Achoerodus viridis
DeepLog4
Red morwong
Morwong fuscus
DeepLog4
Sergeant baker
Latropiscis purpurissatus
DeepLog4
Australian goatfish
Upeneus australiae
DeepLog3
Bembicium nanum
DeepLog3
Eastern pomfred
Schuettea scalaripinnis
DeepLog3
Lunella torquata
DeepLog3
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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Photos

4th-5th Reefs photo 2
4th-5th Reefs photo 3
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