

Best for intermediate divers, 5-35m, boat entry, mild current.
Flare Point in the Ribbon Reefs offers a varied underwater landscape featuring reef, wall, and pinnacle topography. Divers can explore depths ranging from 5 to 35 metres, with an average depth of 14 metres. The site is suited for intermediate divers and is typically experienced as a slow drift dive due to mild currents. Visibility generally ranges between 15 and 30 metres. Access is exclusively by boat, and divers should remain aware of potential boat traffic from liveaboards during ascent. Hazards include jellyfish, sharks, sharp coral, stonefish, and strong currents. Surface marker buoys are recommended for safety.
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The site dives best between April and November when conditions are most settled. Brief your group on the depth before entry as it is easy to drift deeper than planned when the wall drops away and visibility is this good.
Flare Point is a remote offshore site on the Great Barrier Reef, typically accessed via multi-day liveaboard dive boats departing from Cairns or Port Douglas. Operators like Spirit of Freedom and Mike Ball Dive Expeditions visit this site.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-35m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
25-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
72 min
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
The site ranges from 5 to 35 metres, with an average depth of 14 metres.
No, the site is classified for intermediate divers.
Flare Point is located 70 kilometres from shore and requires boat access via boat charter or guided tours.
The site is best visited between April and November when conditions are most settled.
Diving at Flare Point in Port Douglas requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Flare Point in Port Douglas. Water temperatures range from 25°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Flare Point in Port Douglas are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Divers at Flare Point in Port Douglas should be aware of jellyfish, stonefish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Flare Point in Port Douglas typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Flare Point in Port Douglas typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.