Flinders Reef

Australia

Flinders Reef

15–18 mMax Depth
boatEntry
100Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+10)

Model conditions signal71/100
Waves
1.7 m
6.5 s
Swell
1.1 m
6.1 s
Current speed
1.0 km/h
flowing toward W
Water temperature
22.4°C
Wind
31.1 km/h
→ E
Sea level
0.6 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Sun, Oct 18Challenging
Waves1.5–1.7 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature22.5°C
Mon, Oct 19Challenging
Waves1.5–1.7 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature22.4°C
Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves1.3–1.6 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature22.3°C
TodayChallenging
Waves1.4–1.4 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature22.2°C
Next 72 hours
10:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 22.4°C
16:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 22.5°C
22:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 22.4°C
04:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 22.4°C
10:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 22.3°C
16:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 22.4°C
22:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 22.3°C
04:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 22.2°C
10:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 22.2°C
16:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 22.4°C
22:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 22.3°C
04:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 22.2°C
Catalog depth15–18 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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Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Oct-Apr

Peak month

Feb 26.6°

Jan26.2°
Feb26.6°
Mar26.2°
Apr25.1°
May23.6°
Jun22.2°
Jul21.1°
Aug20.8°
Sep21.4°
Oct22.5°
Nov23.9°
Dec25.2°
Current: mild
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

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
Bunch whale
Megaptera novaeangliae
DeepLog9
Parrotfish
Thalassoma lutescens
DeepLog7
Pacific trumpetfish
Aulostomus chinensis
DeepLog5
Spotted wobbegong
Orectolobus maculatus
DeepLog5
Barrier reef anemonefish
Amphiprion akindynos
DeepLog4
Blackspot goatfish
Parupeneus spilurus
DeepLog4
Crested morwong
Goniistius vestitus
DeepLog4
Moorish idol
Zanclus cornutus
DeepLog4
Pacific teardrop butterflyfish
Chaetodon unimaculatus
DeepLog4
African coris
Coris gaimard
DeepLog3
Brown surgeonfish
Acanthurus nigrofuscus
DeepLog3
Checkerboard wrasse
Halichoeres hortulanus
DeepLog3
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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Photos

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