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Moore Reef - 5 Ways

3.5 — based on 15 community signals
4.2 12 especies 19 colaboradores

Moore Reef – 5 Ways is a year-round Great Barrier Reef dive site in Australia with 12 documented species and no current coral stress.

⭐ Best for beginners.

🐢 MPA · Great Barrier Reef World Herit… updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
MPAPhotoFriendlyFamily-friendly

De un vistazo

Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año
Vida marina
Mantarraya, Tiburón de arrecife

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
22.2 kn
Olas
1.58 m
Agua
23.3°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: SE (68%)
Now: SE (130°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 1.98m

Próxima: Alta a las 05:00 (+0.58m)

+1.8 m0 m-0.2 m
▲ 05:00 · +0.58m ▼ 10:00 · +0.21m ▲ 18:00 · +1.37m ▼ 00:00 · +0.24m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV8.5 · very high Aire PM2.516 · moderate 06:07 18:10
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 24 1.68 9 1mm
09-20 18.2 1.32 6 0mm
09-21 14 0.88 7 0mm
09-22 16.6 1.02 6 3mm
09-23 16.9 1.06 9 8mm
09-24 19.8 1.1 9 10mm
09-25 19.7 1.14 6 1mm

About this spot

Moore Reef – 5 Ways sits within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, one of the planet's most protected coral ecosystems. The site draws divers year-round, making it accessible for most planning windows. The reef hosts 12 recorded species observations, suggesting a solid mix of fish and coral life typical of the broader reef system. The site operates under World Heritage protections, which means dive operations follow strict conservation guidelines. This status ensures the reef receives active management and monitoring. Community contributions include three dive videos, offering real-world glimpses of conditions and marine activity at the location. Coral stress monitoring shows no current bleaching concerns, a positive indicator for reef health. Divers visiting now find a reef in stable condition. The protected status and documented species diversity make this a solid choice for reef exploration within the Great Barrier Reef system.

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Mejores meses

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

Vida marina

MantarrayaTiburón de arrecife

Tipos de buceo

ArrecifeBarco

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 ↔ 16103km · ~3704kg · €67

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 Moore Reef – 5 Ways?

The site is diveable year-round. Australia's tropical north has seasonal variations—summer (Dec–Feb) brings warmth but higher rainfall, while winter (Jun–Aug) offers clearer water and cooler temperatures. Check local conditions before booking.

What depth and difficulty level should I expect?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings are not documented for this site. Contact local dive operators in the Great Barrier Reef region for current information on bottom depth, wall structure, and recommended certification levels.

What marine life can I see at Moore Reef – 5 Ways?

Twelve species have been recorded at this site. The Great Barrier Reef system typically features hard and soft corals, reef fish, rays, and occasional larger pelagics. Community videos provide visual reference for actual sightings.

Are there permits or access restrictions?

Moore Reef – 5 Ways is within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area and Marine Park. Dive operations must comply with World Heritage and marine protection regulations. Book through authorized local operators familiar with current access rules and zoning.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

Moore Reef - 5 Ways

0 km
Centro de buceo

Moore Reef - Labyrinth

2.3 km
Centro de buceo

Horseshoe

7.1 km
Centro de buceo

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

34 registros · 25 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Leptopoma perlucidum

Gastropoda · Cyclophoridae
GBIF
Última observación:
24 ene 2026
×2registros

Pateobatis fai

Elasmobranchii · Dasyatidae
GBIF
Última observación:
22 ene 2026
×1registros

Bufonaria rana

Gastropoda · Bursidae
GBIF
Última observación:
19 ene 2026
×1registros

Neosarmatium fourmanoiri

Malacostraca · Sesarmidae
GBIF
Última observación:
13 ene 2026
×8registros

Tubuca coarctata

Malacostraca · Ocypodidae
GBIF
Última observación:
13 ene 2026
×2registros

Telescopium telescopium

Gastropoda · Potamididae
GBIF
Última observación:
13 ene 2026
×1registros

Tubuca dussumieri

Malacostraca · Ocypodidae
GBIF
Última observación:
12 ene 2026
×1registros

Triboniophorus graeffei

Gastropoda · Athoracophoridae
GBIF
Última observación:
5 ene 2026
×1registros

Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos

Elasmobranchii · Carcharhinidae
GBIF
Última observación:
5 ene 2026
×1registros

Nanomia bijuga

Hydrozoa · Agalmatidae
OBIS
Última observación:
25 oct 2024
×1registros

Oikopleura (Vexillaria) dioica

Appendicularia · Oikopleuridae
OBIS
Última observación:
22 feb 2024
×1registros

Maxillopoda

Maxillopoda
OBIS
Última observación:
15 feb 2021
×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.

Certified on Moore Reef, 5 Ways, Great Barrier Reef, QLD, Australia: 10/3/2016

Dee Emswiler

DIVING INTO THE GREAT BARRIER REEF | Quicksilver Port Douglas

Sir Davidoff
💬 3 top comments
  • Never tried it before and I'm kind a afraid of water but seems like you have a load of fun ❤

    @mrhakimi5275 · 👍 4
  • Congrats of you certificate of recognition 👏

    @KarloEG · 👍 1
  • Miami of Australia, never thought of it.Just need Cuban restaurants & music & there you have it.

    @KarloEG · 👍 1

Diving @ Moore Reef.

Harry North
wind peaks May-Apr-Aug, calmest Oct-Dec-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: Sep (100/100) Worst: Feb (0/100) Now: Sep (100/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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