Conditions & tides
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Marine forecast via Copernicus Marine. Score is a rule-based guide from swell/wind vs. the site's exposure — always dive your own assessment.
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About this site
Stead Passage is a vibrant dive site in the Great Barrier Reef, teeming with marine life. Expect schools of tropical fish, reef sharks, and occasional manta rays gliding through the clear waters. The coral formations here are healthy and diverse, offering stunning underwater scenery. Strong currents can occur, making this site ideal for drift diving. The depth ranges from shallow coral gardens to deeper drop-offs, suitable for all experience levels. Visibility is typically excellent, enhancing encounters with turtles and colorful reef species. This site showcases the thriving ecosystem of the Coral Sea.
Marine life here
Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.
Whale SharkRhincodon typusReported here · unconfirmed
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