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Quicksilver Reef Brief - Weather Conditions

DATE

MON 11th JAN

TUES 12th JAN

WED 13th JAN

WINDS

SE 20-25 knots

SE 15-20 knots

SE 10-15 knots

TIDE

High 2.68m @ 7.35am
Low 1.20m @ 1.46pm

High 2.75m @ 8.06am
Low 1.15m @ 2.17pm

High 2.78m @ 8.35am
Low 1.14m @ 2.46pm

REMARKS

Of some 60 species of seagrass around the world, there are 30 in Australia and 15 in Queensland waters.

Seagrasses are different to seaweed and algae because they have true roots and are flowering plants.

They are important food for turtles and dugongs. Some seagrass meadows are so extensive they can be seen from a space shuttle orbiting earth.

WATER TEMP

27.7C - 81.8F

27.75C - 81.8F

VISIBILITY:

AT AGINCOURT

14m

AT NORMAN

10-12m

We receive an updated weather report directly from our crew living at Agincourt Reef at 7.30am each morning. Please call for further information, such as cloud cover, as often weather conditions will be different at the reef to the mainland.

Corals
Whilst you are at the reef, have a close look at the different types of coral. Staghorn corals form vast beds in the protected shallow lagoons, and are one of the most abundant and colourful of all corals. Boulder corals are solid and can be very old (up to 1000 years), with soft corals occupying the reef flats and reef fronts as they are more adept at dealing with wave motion.

Silversonic

For fun and adventure, our dive and snorkel vessel visits three different reef sites. Book your adventure through your tour desk.

Looking forward to spending the day with you
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