4 areas
Monthly water temperature across Lizard Island & Ribbon Reefs's sites, from satellite sea-surface data corrected for depth. The band shows the site-to-site spread.
Water temperature around Lizard Island & Ribbon Reefs ranges from about 25°C in July to 29°C in March, based on satellite sea-temperature data for its dive sites.
In the warm season (about 29°C) a rash guard or 3mm shorty is comfortable in Lizard Island & Ribbon Reefs; in the coldest months (about 25°C) step up to a 3mm full suit.
Fin maps 23 sites in Lizard Island & Ribbon Reefs (22 scuba diving sites and 3 snorkelling spots, with some suited to both), organised into 4 areas.
16 more sites to explore
3Shallow, sheltered reef dives on a remote granitic island in the northern Great Barrier Reef, reached by light aircraft.
Across Lizard Island & Ribbon Reefs's dive sites, May, June, July, August, September and October are most often reported as the best months to visit.
