Lizard Island
Great Barrier Reef · Australia
Lizard Island, located in the northern reaches of the Great Barrier Reef, offers exceptional diving opportunities amidst vibrant coral gardens and diverse marine life. Encounter schooling fish, reef sharks, and an array of colorful invertebrates in this remote and pristine environment. The island serves as a gateway to exploring iconic dive sites, providing a true immersion into one of the world's most renowned natural wonders.
Conditions
Depth
5 to 30 m
Open water and up
Current
Usually gentle
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
15 to 25 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
26 to 29°C
Tropical wetsuit
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Vis (m) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Current | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle |
Your chances of seeing each animal
Clownfish
Last confirmed May 15, 2026 · 130 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
White-tip Reef Shark
Last confirmed Apr 10, 2026 · 7 records
Very likely
Most dives
Green Sea Turtle
Last confirmed Oct 26, 2025 · 3 records
Sometimes
About 1 in 3 dives
Angelfish
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Grouper
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Manta Ray
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Gear