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Flynn Reef - Little Tracy's

Flynn Reef is a remarkable dive site in Cairns, Australia. With exceptional visibility of 17m, divers can expect an unforgettable underwater experience. This renowned reef offers a variety of captivating dive opportunities including stunning wall dives, gently sloping coral gardens, and picturesque sandy lagoon holes dotted with vibrant coral bommies. Little Tray's is one of the many extraordinary dive locations found on Flynn Reef.

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

6.1
Above Average

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

beginner
advanced

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

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Flynn Reef - Little Tracy's
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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.

Sunrise at Flynn Reef - Little Tracy's: 06:00
Sunset at Flynn Reef - Little Tracy's: 18:00

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.

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Best Overall
9:00

Score: 6.0/10
Waves: 1.56m (5.6s), Wind: 37.9 m/s

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Best Night
0:00

Score: 5.5/10
Waves: 1.54m, Wind: 38.1 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Flynn Reef - Little Tracy's
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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

Avg. Score: 10.0/10

Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.

Best Months for Flynn Reef - Little Tracy's

May
Score: 10.0
June
Score: 10.0
July
Score: 10.0

Ideal Conditions for Flynn Reef - Little Tracy's

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

21.7°C / 71.1°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

20.1m / 65.9ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026

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