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Just Magic

3.5 — based on 14 community signals
4.2 12 especies 18 colaboradores

Just Magic is a year-round dive site inside the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, with healthy coral and consistent marine life sightings.

⭐ Best for beginners.

🐢 MPA · Great Barrier Reef World Herit… updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
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De un vistazo

Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
22.8 kn
Olas
1.74 m
Agua
24°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: SE (60%)
Now: ESE (122°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 1.91m

Próxima: Alta a las 05:00 (+0.62m)

+1.7 m0 m-0.2 m
▲ 05:00 · +0.62m ▼ 10:00 · +0.26m ▲ 18:00 · +1.4m ▼ 00:00 · +0.28m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV8.55 · very high Aire PM2.517 · moderate 06:09 18:12
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 25.2 1.78 9 2mm
09-20 21 1.54 8 0mm
09-21 16.4 1.12 7 0mm
09-22 17.4 1.06 7 3mm
09-23 16.6 1.14 9 10mm
09-24 20.9 1.24 9 8mm
09-25 20.7 1.18 8 5mm

About this spot

Just Magic sits within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, one of the world's most protected and studied marine ecosystems. The site benefits from its location inside this vast MPA, meaning it operates under strict conservation protocols. Coral health here shows no stress indicators, a strong sign of a thriving reef system. The spot has logged 12 documented species observations, giving divers a solid idea of what lives on the reef. Year-round diving access means you can plan a trip any time that suits your schedule. The site has generated community video content, which helps you preview conditions and marine life before booking. Whether you're looking at soft corals, macro subjects, or larger reef fish, Just Magic delivers consistent encounters. Being inside the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area means access is regulated but straightforward. Operators familiar with the area understand the rules and run trips responsibly. The combination of protected status, healthy coral, and documented sightings makes this a reliable choice for divers seeking quality reef time in Australia.

📖 Guía: Buceo en Australia: 61 sitios desde arrecifes de coral hasta pecios en aguas frías

Mejores meses

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Tipos de buceo

Arrecife

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type I · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 16004km · ~3681kg · €66

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 53/100
  • Visado: e-Visa · 90 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 16h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 9h este · 6 días de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to dive Just Magic?

Just Magic is diveable year-round. There's no seasonal closure, so you can plan your trip around your schedule rather than waiting for a specific season.

What depth and difficulty level should I expect?

Depth and difficulty data for Just Magic aren't documented here. Contact local operators familiar with the site to confirm depth ranges and required skill levels before booking.

What marine life can I see?

Just Magic has 12 documented species observations on record. Coral is healthy with no stress indicators. Watch community videos to see recent sightings, or ask your operator about current marine life activity.

Are there permits or access restrictions?

Just Magic lies inside the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, which means it's protected and regulated. Use licensed operators who know the rules. Access is available but managed under MPA guidelines.

Operadores cerca de este spot

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6.1 km
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6.5 km
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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

21 registros · 16 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Dasybranchus

Polychaeta · Capitellidae
OBIS
Última observación:
26 oct 2023
×1registros

Oikopleura (Vexillaria) dioica

Appendicularia · Oikopleuridae
OBIS
Última observación:
21 jun 2023
×1registros

Megalocercus huxleyi

Appendicularia · Oikopleuridae
OBIS
Última observación:
21 jun 2023
×1registros

Ophelina

Polychaeta · Opheliidae
OBIS
Última observación:
24 feb 2023
×1registros

Maxillopoda

Maxillopoda
OBIS
Última observación:
24 feb 2023
×1registros

Maxillopoda

Maxillopoda
OBIS
Última observación:
8 jun 2022
×2registros

Creseis acicula

Gastropoda · Creseidae
OBIS
Última observación:
8 jun 2022
×1registros

Oikopleura

Appendicularia · Oikopleuridae
OBIS
Última observación:
14 feb 2021
×1registros

Creseis acicula

Gastropoda · Creseidae
OBIS
Última observación:
29 sept 2020
×1registros

Sphyrna mokarran

Great hammerhead
Elasmobranchii · Sphyrnidae
OBIS
Última observación:
8 dic 2016
×1registros
Profundidad:
0–10 m

Cyclosalpa

Thaliacea · Salpidae
OBIS
Última observación:
23 oct 2012
×1registros

Echinochalina (Protophlitaspongia) isaaci

Demospongiae · Microcionidae
OBIS
Última observación:
25 nov 2001
×1registros

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Just Magic Part 3 Scuba Diving GBR AU

Chris Petersen

A magic day scuba diving Cook Island, Gold Coast, Australia

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Diving In Australia

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💬 2 top comments
  • Prachtige opnames! Op welke diepte hebben jullie deze genomen?

    @JanLenders · 👍 1
  • Awesome shots and nice edit! What gear are you using?

    @timcousins3879 · 👍 0
wind peaks May-Apr-Aug, calmest Dec-Jan-Nov, dry May-Nov.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Jul (100/100) Worst: Mar (0/100) Now: Sep (100/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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