

Best for advanced divers, 30-32m, boat entry, strong current.
Round the Bend is a deep, advanced drift dive at Osprey Reef featuring a wall, drop-off, and pinnacle structure. Depths typically range from 30 to 35 metres. The site is defined by strong currents, requiring careful planning around slack water. Visibility is excellent, often reaching 30 to 60 metres. Access is by boat only, with divers typically dropped off by dinghy. Due to the remote location, significant depth, and swift water movement, this site is reserved for experienced divers. Species recorded around this area include whitetip reef sharks, Indian lionfish, potato bass, wrasses, pyramid butterflyfish, groupers, live sharksuckers, soldierfish, and hawkfish.
-13.92500, 146.63800
Plan your dive around the current cycle rather than the clock — slack water is brief here and the drift can accelerate quickly, so agree on an abort depth with your buddy before you descend. May through October offers the most reliable conditions and the best chance of pelagic encounters.
Access is only possible via multi-day liveaboard dive boats departing from Cairns, approximately 350km away. The journey to Osprey Reef is typically an overnight trip of 10-20 hours.
Recorded at this site
Depth
30-32m
Visibility
30-60m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-29°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
60 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
No, this is an advanced site due to the deep water, remote location, and strong currents.
The site features depths between 30 and 35 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site; divers are typically dropped off by a dinghy.
Species recorded around this area include whitetip reef sharks, Indian lionfish, potato bass, wrasses, pyramid butterflyfish, groupers, live sharksuckers, soldierfish, and hawkfish.
The most reliable conditions occur from May through October.
The site has strong currents, significant depth, and is remote. Stinger season occurs from November to May, during which protective suits are recommended.
Diving at Round the Bend in Cairns requires the following certifications: Advanced, Deep. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Round the Bend in Cairns. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Round the Bend in Cairns are May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Round the Bend in Cairns can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Round the Bend in Cairns typically ranges from 30 metres to 60 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.