G Bay (Ribbon Reef)

Australia

G Bay (Ribbon Reef)

5–30 mMax Depth
boatEntry
42Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+10)

Model conditions signal71/100
Waves
1.1 m
6.3 s
Swell
0.9 m
6.3 s
Current speed
1.1 km/h
flowing toward W
Water temperature
26.0°C
Wind
26.6 km/h
→ E
Sea level
0.3 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm
Planning window
19:00–20:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TodayChallenging
Waves1.0–1.1 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature26.0°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.8–1.0 mCurrent speed1.7 km/h maxWater temperature26.1°C
Fri, Oct 23Watch
Waves0.7–0.8 mCurrent speed1.7 km/h maxWater temperature26.3°C
Sat, Oct 24Watch
Waves0.7–0.7 mCurrent speed1.4 km/h maxWater temperature26.2°C
Next 72 hours
12:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 25.9°C
18:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 26.0°C
00:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 25.9°C
06:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 25.9°C
12:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 26.1°C
18:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 26.3°C
00:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 26.1°C
06:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 26.0°C
12:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 26.3°C
18:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 26.6°C
00:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 26.3°C
06:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 26.2°C
Catalog depth5–30 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

Jun-Oct

Peak month

Jan 28.9°

Jan28.9°
Feb28.9°
Mar28.5°
Apr27.4°
May26.1°
Jun24.9°
Jul24.2°
Aug24.1°
Sep24.9°
Oct25.9°
Nov27.2°
Dec28.4°
Current: moderate
Typical visibility: 25 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 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
Barrier reef anemonefish
Amphiprion akindynos
DeepLog3
Blackside hawkfish
Paracirrhites forsteri
DeepLog2
Pustulose wart slug
Phyllidiella pustulosa
DeepLog2
Reticulate dascyllus
Dascyllus reticulatus
DeepLog2
Salmon clownfish
Amphiprion perideraion
DeepLog2
Variegated lizardfish
Synodus variegatus
DeepLog2
Whitetail dascyllus
Dascyllus aruanus
DeepLog2
Arc-eye hawkfish
Paracirrhites arcatus
DeepLog1
Axilspot hogfish
Bodianus axillaris
DeepLog1
Bigeye snapper
Lutjanus lutjanus
DeepLog1
Blue and gold fusilier
Caesio caerulaurea
DeepLog1
Common bluestripe snapper
Lutjanus kasmira
DeepLog1
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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