Dive-site story
Located within the outer Great Barrier Reef system off Port Douglas, Barracuda Bommie consists of a solitary coral pinnacle rising steeply from a white sand floor. Tidal movement pushes clean oceanic water past the structure, concentrating pelagic species along its current-facing face while macro life shelters in crevices along the shadowed flanks.
Schooling chevron barracuda circling the upper levels of the pinnacle
Whitetip reef sharks resting on the surrounding sandy sea floor
Dense clusters of hard and soft corals encrusting the bommie summit
Frequent visits from green turtles grazing on algae
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Spring and early summer offer optimal underwater visibility and light winds across the outer reef platform.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevron BarracudaSphyraena qenie | Common | ||||||||||||
| Whitetip Reef SharkTriaenodon obesus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green Sea TurtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bumphead ParrotfishBolbometopon muricatum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant TrevallyCaranx ignobilis | Common |
Marine forecast
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