

Best for beginner divers, 6-18m, boat entry, mild current.
Green Island is a boat-accessible reef and drift dive located 100 metres off the coast of South West Rocks. The site features a wall and reef topography with depths ranging from 6 to 18 metres, averaging 14 metres. Conditions are generally mild, though currents can occasionally strengthen, requiring careful planning with your skipper. Visibility typically spans 10 to 25 metres. Divers should be cautious of sharp coral and sea urchins when entering the water. Due to potential boat traffic, always surface away from the boat lane and maintain visibility with a safety sausage. The site is suitable for beginners and offers a typical dive duration of 45 minutes.
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Because the current can occasionally pick up unexpectedly, plan your entry timing with your skipper and always surface away from the boat lane with a safety sausage visible.
Access is via boat from Cairns. Introductory divers practice in the island swimming pool before taking a tender to offshore dive sites.
Recorded at this site
Depth
6-18m
Visibility
10-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
20-26°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, featuring a wall that helps with orientation and generally mild currents.
Depths at the site range from 6 to 18 metres, with an average depth of 14 metres.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to reach the site located 100 metres from the shore.
Divers should be aware of sharp coral and sea urchins underfoot when entering the water, as well as potential boat traffic on the surface.
Water temperatures at the site range from 20C to 26C throughout the year.
Diving at Green Island in South West Rocks requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Green Island in South West Rocks. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Green Island in South West Rocks. Water temperatures range from 20°C to 26°C.