Knuckle Reef

Australia

Knuckle Reef

15–35 mMax Depth
boatEntry
11Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+10)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.8 m
4.0 s
Swell
0.3 m
5.8 s
Current speed
1.1 km/h
flowing toward N
Water temperature
26.0°C
Wind
30.8 km/h
→ E
Sea level
0.7 m
falling
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
19:00–20:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Sat, Oct 17Watch
Waves0.7–0.8 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature25.9°C
Sun, Oct 18Watch
Waves0.6–0.7 mCurrent speed2.1 km/h maxWater temperature25.6°C
Mon, Oct 19Watch
Waves0.8–0.8 mCurrent speed2.6 km/h maxWater temperature25.4°C
Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.6–0.8 mCurrent speed3.1 km/h maxWater temperature25.3°C
Next 72 hours
19:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 26.0°C
01:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 25.7°C
07:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 25.5°C
13:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.9 km/h
Water temperature: 25.7°C
19:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 25.7°C
01:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 25.4°C
07:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 25.3°C
13:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.9 km/h
Water temperature: 25.5°C
19:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 25.6°C
01:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 25.3°C
07:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 25.2°C
13:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 25.4°C
Catalog depth15–35 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

Apr-Nov

Peak month

Feb 28.3°

Jan28.2°
Feb28.3°
Mar27.8°
Apr26.9°
May25.6°
Jun24.3°
Jul23.3°
Aug23.1°
Sep23.9°
Oct25.1°
Nov26.3°
Dec27.5°
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 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
Northern butterflyfish
Chaetodon rainfordi
DeepLog2
Barred spinefoot
Siganus doliatus
DeepLog1
Blue-spotted spinefoot
Siganus corallinus
DeepLog1
Bridled parrotfish
Scarus frenatus
DeepLog1
Copperband butterflyfish
Chelmon rostratus
DeepLog1
Lemonfish
Plectorhinchus flavomaculatus
DeepLog1
Lined surgeonfish
Acanthurus lineatus
DeepLog1
Pacific bullethead parrotfish
Chlorurus spilurus
DeepLog1
Roundhead parrotfish
Scarus globiceps
DeepLog1
Sailfin tang
Zebrasoma velifer
DeepLog1
Two-lined monocle bream
Scolopsis bilineata
DeepLog1
Pentapodus nagasakiensis
Nearby OBIS observations9
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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Photos

Knuckle Reef photo 2
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