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Steve's Bommie

3.4 — based on 12 community signals
4.2 12 especies 20 colaboradores

Steve's Bommie is a year-round Great Barrier Reef dive site featuring healthy coral and abundant marine life in a protected World Heritage zone.

⭐ Best for beginners.

🐢 MPA · Great Barrier Reef World Herit… updated 4 months ago
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Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año
Vida marina
Nudibranquio

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
23.3 kn
Olas
2.08 m
Agua
24.3°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: SE (51%)
Now: ESE (115°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 1.85m

Próxima: Alta a las 05:00 (+0.62m)

+1.7 m0 m-0.1 m
▲ 05:00 · +0.62m ▼ 10:00 · +0.27m ▲ 18:00 · +1.38m ▼ 01:00 · +0.29m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV8.3 · very high Aire PM2.517 · moderate 06:09 18:12
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 25.3 2.2 8 1mm
09-20 21 1.82 9 1mm
09-21 17.9 1.36 6 0mm
09-22 17.6 1.22 8 2mm
09-23 17.9 1.34 9 2mm
09-24 22.5 1.46 9 4mm
09-25 22.4 1.44 9 3mm

About this spot

Steve's Bommie sits within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, one of the planet's most significant coral ecosystems. The site hosts a healthy coral population showing no signs of bleaching stress, making it a reliable choice for divers seeking vibrant reef conditions. Community footage and species observations document diverse marine activity across the bommie's structure. Access to Steve's Bommie requires familiarity with Great Barrier Reef regulations, as the site falls within a strictly protected marine park. Divers should confirm current permit requirements and zoning rules before planning a visit. The bommie's year-round accessibility means weather and sea conditions are the main variables to monitor rather than seasonal closures. Local dive operators and community members have documented 12 distinct species observations at the site, along with three video records showing typical conditions and wildlife behavior. These resources provide useful reference material for trip planning. The combination of protected status, coral health, and documented biodiversity makes Steve's Bommie a compelling destination for reef diving in northeast 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

Vida marina

Nudibranquio

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 ↔ 15959km · ~3671kg · €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 Steve's Bommie?

Steve's Bommie is accessible year-round. Plan around weather patterns and sea conditions rather than seasonal closures. Check local forecasts before booking to ensure safe diving windows.

What marine life can I expect to see?

Community observations document 12 species at the site. Coral structures support reef fish, and the healthy coral (no bleaching stress) indicates robust habitat. Review available species records and community videos for specific wildlife details.

Are there access restrictions or permits required?

Steve's Bommie lies within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, a protected marine park. Confirm current permit requirements, zoning regulations, and any operator licensing before planning your dive.

How do I learn about site conditions before visiting?

Three community videos and 12 species observations are available for reference. These document typical conditions and wildlife. Contact local dive operators for current depth, visibility, and water temperature reports.

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

70 registros · 48 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Ascarosepion latimanus

Cephalopoda · Sepiidae
GBIF
Última observación:
8 abr 2026
×1registros

Cratena simba

Gastropoda · Facelinidae
GBIF
Última observación:
1 abr 2026
×1registros

Acropora digitifera

Anthozoa · Acroporidae
GBIF
Última observación:
18 feb 2026
×1registros

Tridacna gigas

Bivalvia · Cardiidae
GBIF
Última observación:
18 feb 2026
×1registros

Reticulidia fungia

Gastropoda · Phyllidiidae
GBIF
Última observación:
11 feb 2026
×1registros

Calcinus minutus

Malacostraca · Diogenidae
GBIF
Última observación:
11 feb 2026
×1registros

Reticulidia halgerda

Gastropoda · Phyllidiidae
GBIF
Última observación:
11 feb 2026
×1registros

Trapezia rufopunctata

Malacostraca · Trapeziidae
GBIF
Última observación:
11 feb 2026
×1registros

Ocypode cordimana

Malacostraca · Ocypodidae
GBIF
Última observación:
8 feb 2026
×1registros

Holothuria whitmaei

Holothuroidea · Holothuriidae
GBIF
Última observación:
23 ene 2026
×1registros

Carcharhinus melanopterus

Elasmobranchii · Carcharhinidae
GBIF
Última observación:
28 ago 2025
×1registros

Negaprion acutidens

Elasmobranchii · Carcharhinidae
GBIF
Última observación:
28 ago 2025
×1registros

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

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wind peaks May-Aug-Apr, calmest Nov-Dec-Jan, 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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