Norman Reef  Plate Top

Australia

Norman Reef Plate Top

8–18 mMax Depth
boatEntry
100Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+10)

Model conditions signal71/100
Waves
1.0 m
6.0 s
Swell
0.8 m
6.2 s
Current speed
0.6 km/h
flowing toward NW
Water temperature
25.7°C
Wind
27.8 km/h
→ SE
Sea level
0.8 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Sat, Oct 17Challenging
Waves1.0–1.0 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature25.7°C
Sun, Oct 18Watch
Waves0.9–1.0 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature25.7°C
Mon, Oct 19Challenging
Waves1.0–1.1 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature25.8°C
Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves1.1–1.3 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature25.8°C
Next 72 hours
19:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 25.7°C
01:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 25.6°C
07:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 25.6°C
13:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 25.8°C
19:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 25.9°C
01:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 25.7°C
07:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 25.7°C
13:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 25.9°C
19:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 25.9°C
01:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 25.8°C
07:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 25.7°C
13:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 25.9°C
Catalog depth8–18 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

Jun-Oct

Peak month

Feb 29.0°

Jan28.9°
Feb29.0°
Mar28.4°
Apr27.4°
May26.0°
Jun24.8°
Jul24.1°
Aug24.1°
Sep24.9°
Oct26.0°
Nov27.2°
Dec28.4°
Current: mild
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 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
Blackspotted puffer
Arothron nigropunctatus
DeepLog8
Two-spot red snapper
Lutjanus bohar
DeepLog6
Humpnose big-eye bream
Monotaxis grandoculis
DeepLog5
Reticulate dascyllus
Dascyllus reticulatus
DeepLog5
Spotted parrotfish
Cetoscarus ocellatus
DeepLog5
Titan triggerfish
Balistoides viridescens
DeepLog5
Black and white snapper
Macolor niger
DeepLog4
Horned bull-fish
Heniochus varius
DeepLog4
Parrotfish
Chlorurus microrhinos
DeepLog4
Redbelly yellowtail fusilier
Caesio cuning
DeepLog4
Sailfin tang
Zebrasoma velifer
DeepLog4
Arc-eye hawkfish
Paracirrhites arcatus
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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