4th-5th Reefs

Australia

4th-5th Reefs

15–17 mMax Depth
shoreEntry
72Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+10)

Planning signal91/100
Waves
1.0 m
8.4 s
Swell
0.6 m
11.1 s
Current speed
0.2 km/h
flowing toward S
Water temperature
17.9°C
Wind
18.6 km/h
→ W
Sea level
-0.1 m
rising
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

TodayChallenging
Waves0.9–2.3 mCurrent speed0.2 km/h maxWater temperature18.0°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.2–2.1 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature18.0°C
Tue, Sep 8Challenging
Waves1.4–2.0 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature17.8°C
Wed, Sep 9Challenging
Waves1.2–1.3 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature17.8°C
Next 72 hours
10:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 17.9°C
16:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 18.1°C
22:00
Waves: 2.3 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 18.0°C
04:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 17.9°C
10:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 18.0°C
16:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 18.2°C
22:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 17.9°C
04:00
Waves: 2.0 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 17.8°C
10:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 17.8°C
16:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 17.9°C
22:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 17.8°C
04:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 17.8°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.

Open-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs

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.

1 camera

Public live camera

12.9 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open

area

Check is getting oldLast checked 48h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Public feedCatalogued Sep 3, 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

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
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.
DeepLog + OBIS

Photos

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