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Quicksilver Reef Brief - Weather Conditions

DATE

WED 28th JULY

THURS 29th JULY

FRI 30th JULY

WINDS

E/SE 20-25 knots

SE 15-20 knots

TIDE

High 1.90m @ 9.53am
Low 0.71m @ 3.57pm

High 1.83m @ 10.22am
Low 0.87m @ 4.21pm

High 1.74m @ 10.57am
Low 1.07m @ 4.49pm

REMARKS

Grey reef sharks grow to a maximum of 2 1/2 metres and can be found cruising near the bottom of reef fronts and deep back reefs and lagoons.

They prefer deeper water than the blacktip reef shark.

Radio tracking studies have shown that individuals living off reef drop-offs are more nomadic than those sharks in lagoons or back reef areas.

WATER TEMP

25C - 77F

VISIBILITY:

AT AGINCOURT

16m

AT NORMAN

8-10m

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.

How Do Fish Communicate
The colour of fish is one of the main forms of communication. With most fish lacking any form of vocalisation, the only way to communicate is by sight. This is very important at breeding time and camouflage is another aspect which makes them less vulnerable to predators and also helps them blend into the corals.

Low Isles, Great Barrier Reef Island

Sail on Wavedancer to an idyllic island. Snorkel, view turtles, explore the island with a marine biologist or just relax under a thatched umbrella.

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