Ribbon Reefs

Australia

Ribbon Reefs

5–40 mMax Depth
boatEntry
4Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+10)

Model conditions signal71/100
Waves
1.2 m
6.2 s
Swell
1.0 m
6.3 s
Current speed
1.3 km/h
flowing toward W
Water temperature
26.2°C
Wind
26.8 km/h
→ SE
Sea level
0.7 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm
Planning window
12:00–13:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TodayChallenging
Waves1.1–1.2 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature26.2°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves0.9–1.1 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature26.2°C
Fri, Oct 23Watch
Waves0.8–0.9 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature26.4°C
Sat, Oct 24Watch
Waves0.8–0.8 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature26.4°C
Next 72 hours
14:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 26.2°C
20:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 26.2°C
02:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 26.1°C
08:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 26.0°C
14:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 26.3°C
20:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 26.3°C
02:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 26.2°C
08:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 26.2°C
14:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 26.6°C
20:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 26.6°C
02:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 26.4°C
08:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 26.4°C
Catalog depth5–40 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: 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

reefwallsalt 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
Arc-eye hawkfish
Paracirrhites arcatus
DeepLog1
Prickly redfish (sea cucumber)
Thelenota ananas
DeepLog1
Redfin butterflyfish
Chaetodon lunulatus
DeepLog1
Sailfin dottyback
Oxycercichthys veliferus
DeepLog1
whale shark
Rhincodon typus
Nearby OBIS observations8
Plectropomus leopardus
Nearby OBIS observations4
Acropora loripes
Nearby OBIS observations3
Arothron mappa
Nearby OBIS observations3
Cephalopholis miniata
Nearby OBIS observations3
Chromodoris magnifica
Nearby OBIS observations3
Paracirrhites forsteri
Nearby OBIS observations3
Platax teira
Nearby OBIS observations3
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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