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Quicksilver Reef Brief - Weather Conditions

DATE

TUE 3rd NOV

WED 4th NOV

THU 5th NOV

WINDS

SE/E 10-15 knots

TIDE

High 2.61m @ 9.01am
Low 0.99m @ 3.04pm

High 2.60m @ 9.43am
Low 1.10m @ 3.50pm

High 2.54m @ 10.32am
Low 1.24m @ 4.45pm

REMARKS

Corals are tiny animals that form together and reproduce to build coral colonies.

Some corals reproduce by broadcast spawning. In the Great Barrier Reef, Corals spawn once a year between October and December.

The Great Barrier Reef has about one-third of the world's soft corals and 360 species of hard corals.

WATER TEMP

26.8C - 80F

VISIBILITY:

AT AGINCOURT

15m

AT NORMAN

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.

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