Flynn Reef - Little Tracy's
Diving at Flynn Reef provides encounters with a diverse range of marine life. From mesmerizing eels and colorful reef fish to majestic pelagic species, this dive site has it all. Adventure-seekers may even spot the impressive Titan triggerfish, along with intriguing sharks and graceful rays. Enormous plate corals, resembling dining tables in size, add to the awe-inspiring beauty of this underwater wonderland.
As one of Cairns's premier dive sites, Flynn Reef offers an exceptional experience suitable for both beginner and advanced divers. Don't miss the opportunity to witness playful dolphins and breaching whales while sailing to Flynn Reef. With its close proximity to Australia, this breathtaking dive destination should be at the top of every diver's bucket list.
Diving Conditions Score for Flynn Reef - Little Tracy's
Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Flynn Reef - Little Tracy's
Depth
16m
Visibility
17m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Flynn Reef - Little Tracy's
Wave Height
1.84m
Wind Speed
35.9 m/s
Water Temp
24.8°C
Visibility
20.74km
Cloud Cover
30%
Wave Period
6.45s
Air Temperature
23.6°C
Precipitation
0.4 mm
Dive Score Chart for Flynn Reef - Little Tracy's
Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 6.019400000000001/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.56m, Wind 37.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 5.466333333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Flynn Reef - Little Tracy's are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Score: 6.0/10
Waves: 1.56m (5.6s), Wind: 37.9 m/s
Score: 5.5/10
Waves: 1.54m, Wind: 38.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Flynn Reef - Little Tracy'sAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Flynn Reef - Little Tracy's
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Flynn Reef - Little Tracy's
Summer
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Flynn Reef - Little Tracy's
Ideal Conditions for Flynn Reef - Little Tracy's
Water Temp
21.7°C / 71.1°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
May
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Flynn Reef - Little Tracy's
Flynn Reef - Little Tracy's follows southern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (21.7°C) and December the coldest (17.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026