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Tabletop - Norman Reef

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Open Water
Boat
Avg 10 m
Max 20 m

Current Conditions

Live: Good now

Swell

N E S W
0.5 m
Height (m)
4.8
Period (s)
N
Direction

Wind

N E S W
28.6 kn
Speed
29 °C
Air °C
N
Direction
Water Temp 29.5 °C
Last Updated 6 minutes ago

3-Day Dive Forecast

Avg swell, direction & wind for each daypart.

Today
Morning
0.6 m N
Period: 5s Avg Swell
17.7 kn NW
Avg Wind
Midday
0.5 m N
Period: 5s Avg Swell
17.9 kn N
Avg Wind
Evening
0.5 m N
Period: 5s Avg Swell
19.2 kn N
Avg Wind
Tomorrow
Morning
0.5 m N
Period: 5s Avg Swell
9.7 kn SW
Avg Wind
Midday
0.4 m NE
Period: 5s Avg Swell
19.2 kn N
Avg Wind
Evening
0.4 m N
Period: 5s Avg Swell
18.1 kn N
Avg Wind
+2 Days
Morning
0.4 m N
Period: 5s Avg Swell
10.1 kn W
Avg Wind
Midday
0.3 m N
Period: 5s Avg Swell
15.9 kn N
Avg Wind
Evening
0.3 m NE
Period: 5s Avg Swell
17.5 kn N
Avg Wind

How to Dive Tabletop - Norman Reef

Overview

Plateau-style coral formation with drop-offs to sand; shallow top great for long, easy reef tours.

Hazards

Surge on edges in swell.

Marine Life

Hard corals, fusiliers, chromis, turtles.

Pro Tip

Slow circuits around the tabletop; wide-angle friendly.