Best for advanced divers, 15-65m, boat entry, mild current.
Lithou Reefs features a dramatic wall and open reef structure located 667 kilometres from shore. The site offers deep diving, with depths ranging from 15 to 65 metres and an average depth of 45 metres. Visibility is excellent, typically between 30 and 50 metres. Access is by boat only, and the site is suited for advanced divers due to the depth and potential for decompression requirements. Currents are generally mild. Water temperatures remain consistent throughout the year, ranging from 24 to 27 degrees Celsius. Divers should be aware of potential jellyfish presence during the summer wet season and the risks associated with the site's extreme remoteness.
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Build your dive plan around the deeper sections early, when you're freshest and your gas management is tightest, then work shallower for your decompression stops where shark activity along the wall keeps the time well spent. Check locally for jellyfish conditions before kitting up, as exposure protection choices can matter here.
The reef is remote, located approximately 360 nautical miles (667 km) east of Cairns. Access is only possible via long-range private vessels or specialist liveaboard dive charters departing from Queensland ports.
Recorded at this site
Depth
15-65m
Visibility
30-50m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
24-27°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
Year-round
The site ranges from 15 to 65 metres deep, with an average depth of 45 metres.
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to its significant depth and the requirement for decompression planning.
Access to this site is by boat only, as it is located 667 kilometres from the shore.
The best months to visit are January, February, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December.
Hazards include the deep nature of the site requiring decompression planning, the presence of sharks, and the risk of box and Irukandji jellyfish during the summer wet season.
Diving at Lithou Reefs in Queensland requires the following certifications: Advanced, Deep. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Lithou Reefs in Queensland. Water temperatures range from 24°C to 27°C.
Lithou Reefs in Queensland typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Lithou Reefs in Queensland typically ranges from 30 metres to 50 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.
