Dive-site story
Located on Opal Reef within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, this site centers around an isolated coral spire rising up from a flat sandy floor. Divers circle the main pinnacle while exploring surrounding coral patches, overhangs, and sea-whip thickets. Light filters readily to the sea bottom in calm weather, making navigation straightforward.
Submerged coral pinnacle covered in soft corals and sea fans
White-tip reef sharks often found resting in the sand along the bommie base
Dense clusters of hard coral supporting diverse reef fishes and invertebrates
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Winter and spring bring lower humidity, reduced rainfall, and optimal underwater clarity across the outer reef system.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitetip reef sharkTriaenodon obesus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Barramundi codCromileptes altivelis | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Clown anemonefishAmphiprion ocellaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant clamTridacna gigas | Common |
Marine forecast
