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Quicksilver Reef Brief - Weather Conditions

DATE

MON 16th NOV

TUES 17th NOV

WED 18th NOV

WINDS

SE 10-15 knots

SE/E 10-15 knots

TIDE

High 2.67m @ 8.44am
Low 1.03m @ 2.49pm

High 2.63m @ 9.20am
Low 1.14m @ 3.30pm

High 2.55m @ 9.58am
Low 1.25m @4.16pm

REMARKS

Over 200 species of birds live on the Great Barrier Reef. White-breasted sea eagles live on the coast and island.

They find it hard to take off from the water, so they fish by snatching their prey from the water's surface.

The Roseate tern migrates from the islands of the Great Barrier Reef as far as Japan, and is protected by the Japan Australian Migratory Birds Act.

WATER TEMP

26.C - 79F

26.6C - 79F

VISIBILITY:

AT AGINCOURT

16m

AT NORMAN

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.

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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