

Best for intermediate divers, 12-25m, boat entry, mild current.
Tennis Courts at Flynn Reef is a reef and wall site offering drift diving opportunities. Suitable for intermediate divers, the site features depths ranging from 12 to 25 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres. Visibility typically spans 15 to 20 metres. Divers should expect mild currents, which are best managed by drifting with the flow. Boat access is required for this site, which is located 20 kilometres from shore. Hazards include deep water, lionfish, sharks, and stonefish. Stinger season occurs from November to May, during which full-body stinger suits are recommended. Territorial triggerfish may be present during nesting season.
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Run your drift with the current rather than fighting it, and time your dive for the slack before it picks up to get the most time on the wall. May through November offers the most consistent conditions, so plan your trip within this window if you can.
The site is located on the outer Great Barrier Reef, approximately 60km offshore from Cairns. Access is only possible via boat, with numerous day-trip and liveaboard operators departing from the Reef Fleet Terminal in Cairns.
Recorded at this site
Depth
12-25m
Visibility
15-20m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
25-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Year-round
The site ranges from 12 to 25 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres.
No, Tennis Courts is rated for intermediate divers who possess good buoyancy control.
Access to Tennis Courts is by boat only.
The site is accessible year-round, with May through November offering the most consistent conditions.
Hazards include deep water, lionfish, sharks, and stonefish. Additionally, stinger season runs from November to May, and territorial triggerfish may be encountered during nesting.
Diving at Tennis Courts in Cairns requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Tennis Courts in Cairns. Water temperatures range from 25°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Tennis Courts in Cairns are May, June, July, August, September, October, November, January, February, March, April, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Tennis Courts in Cairns typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Tennis Courts in Cairns typically ranges from 15 metres to 20 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.