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Currimundi Reef
Sunshine Coast, Queensland · near Currimundi
| Depth | Depth not published |
|---|---|
| Minimum level | Open Water |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Access | Boat |
| Entry | Giant stride or backward roll from a private boat anchored in sand |
| Current | Moderate |
| Visibility | 5-12 m |
| Water | summer 25-27 °C, winter 19-21 °C |
| Suit | 3 mm full suit in summer; 5-7 mm full suit and hood June-September |
| Best season | Winter, on calm days |
| Bottom time | 45 min |
| Position | not published |
| Permit | None required. |
| Nearest chamber | Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital hyperbaric unit (Herston, Brisbane) — nearest chamber; Wesley Hospital hyperbaric unit (Auchenflower, Brisbane) is the alternative. Divers Emergency Service 1800 088 200. |
| Emergency | 000 · DAN Asia-Pacific diving emergency 1800 088 200 |
Currimundi Reef
A little-known fishing reef off Currimundi – rarely dived and undocumented.
Near Currimundi · Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Depth
- Depth not published
- Minimum level
- Open Water
- Access
- Boat
- Boat ride
- —
- Water
- 25-27 °C
- Visibility
- 5-12 m
Currimundi ReefDepth not published · Open Water
Dive factsDepths, conditions, location & safety
Season
Off-peak nowBest months: June, July, August.
Dive facts
- Depth
- Depth not published
- Certification
- Open Water
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Access
- Boat
- Dive centre needed
- Yes – boat access only
- Shore / independent
- No
- Current
- Moderate
- Visibility
- 5-12 m
- Water temp (summer)
- 25-27 °C
- Water temp (winter)
- 19-21 °C
- Water
- Subtropical
- Bottom time
- 45 min
- Dive traffic
- Rarely dived (private boat/club only)
- Night dive
- No
- Snorkel friendly
- No
Exposure suit
3 mm full suit in summer; 5-7 mm full suit and hood June-September
Location
Kawana–Currimundi coast · Sunshine Coast – Caloundra
No published coordinates. The map above shows the general area, estimated from documented sites across the Sunshine Coast region.
Primary source: seaslugforum.netMarine park & permits
None required.
Nearest recompression chamber
Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital hyperbaric unit (Herston, Brisbane) — nearest chamber; Wesley Hospital hyperbaric unit (Auchenflower, Brisbane) is the alternative. Divers Emergency Service 1800 088 200.
Diving emergency: call 000, then DAN AP 1800 088 200.
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At a glance
Currimundi Reef is a reef boat dive in Sunshine Coast, QLD, suited to Open Water divers, moderate current.
Rated intermediate because of boat traffic overhead.
Why dive here
- A little-known fishing reef off Currimundi – rarely dived and undocumented.
- Rarely dived: expect to have the site to yourself, and plan your own logistics.
Conditions to avoid
- Strong southerly or south-east swell and wind
- Afternoon north-easterlies
- Outgoing tide or run-off after rain (poor visibility)
About Currimundi Reef
Currimundi Reef is an offshore reef off Currimundi, the suburb between Kawana and Caloundra at the southern end of the Sunshine Coast.
What can be said is regional. The southern Sunshine Coast is dominated by sandy beaches, and the reefs that exist are rocky outcrops and coffee-rock ledges supporting algae, sponges, soft corals and subtropical reef fish, with rays, wobbegongs and turtles. The Sea Slug Forum describes Caloundra diving generally as shallow, surgy and often dirty, reflecting the influence of Pumicestone Passage and the Caloundra bar on visibility.
Access is by private boat only: either the long run south from Mooloolaba or a crossing of the Caloundra bar, which is dangerous in swell. With no mooring, operator or published mark, this is a site for local divers who already know it.
Visitors wanting reef diving on the southern Sunshine Coast should dive the Gneerings, Mudjimba Island or the ex-HMAS Brisbane from Mooloolaba, or snorkel the Kings Beach reef on a calm day. If you have local knowledge of the reef, share it with Mooloolaba dive operators or clubs – reports from divers are the only way sites like this get properly documented.
Getting there & entry
Low-profile offshore reef off Currimundi between Kawana and Caloundra, known mainly as a fishing mark.
Launch at the Mooloolaba ramps and exit the Mooloolah River mouth, then run south along the Kawana coast to Currimundi (roughly 20-30 minutes), or launch at Caloundra (Golden Beach/Bulcock Beach ramps) and cross the Caloundra bar – a notoriously shallow, shifting bar that should be crossed only in calm conditions with local knowledge. No dive mark is published; get the position from local fishers or clubs and anchor in sand.
Entry: Giant stride or backward roll from a private boat anchored in sand
Facilities: Departures: Mooloolaba or Caloundra boat ramps
Weather, swell & tides
Caloundra's reefs face east to south-east and take the full force of the south-east trade winds and swell; the Sea Slug Forum describes local diving as 'shallow, surgy and mostly dirty'. Go only on flat days – swell under about 1 m and winds under about 15-20 km/h – ideally with north-westerly to north-easterly winds, which the south-facing Kings Beach shoreline is sheltered from. Visibility falls quickly after rain and on the ebb tide, when Pumicestone Passage drains out past the Caloundra bar; The local forum notes open-coast tides run about 1.5 hours before the Brisbane Bar tide times.
Best season: Winter, on calm days
How the dive is usually run
Anchor in sand beside the reef, descend and explore in a loop back to the anchor. Carry an SMB as currents along this coast can be significant.
Marine life
- Subtropical reef fish
- rays
- wobbegongs →
- turtles →
- algae
- sponges
- soft corals (not documented in detail)
Linked species have their own page listing every site where they are recorded. All marine life →
Training required
Depth tiers: 0–10 m easy · to 18 m Open Water · 18–30 m Advanced (25 m+ is a deep dive) · 30–40 m Deep specialty · 40 m+ technical. All courses
Hazards & warnings
Caloundra bar is dangerous; current; boat traffic; fishing line; position and depth unpublished.
Dive centres that go here
No regular dive operator – private boat or club dives only.
Operators recorded for Currimundi Reef
Scuba World Mooloolaba
ListedMooloolaba · Sunshine Coast · QLD
A Sunshine Coast business combining training, retail and local boat diving including the ex-HMAS Brisbane.
scubaworld.com.au · (07) 5444 8595
Sunreef Mooloolaba
ListedMooloolaba · Sunshine Coast · QLD
A Mooloolaba operation closely associated with the ex-HMAS Brisbane wreck alongside local reef diving and training.
sunreef.com.au · (07) 5444 5656
Other dive centres in Sunshine Coast
Manta Lodge & Scuba Centre
ListedPoint Lookout · North Stradbroke Island · QLD
A North Stradbroke Island operation combining accommodation and diving, which makes it structurally different from a suburban Brisbane training centre.
mantalodge.com.au · (07) 3409 8888
SubSurface Scuba
Named by sitesMooloolaba · Sunshine Coast · QLD
subsurfacescuba.com · (07) 5493 9097
General area
No position has been published for Currimundi Reef. The circle shows where it is likely to be, worked out from documented sites across the Sunshine Coast region. Ask a local operator for the exact site.
Dashed circle: general area (about 31 km), from documented sites across the Sunshine Coast region. 6 pinned sites. Pins marked approximate on their pages show the general area only; not for navigation.
Currimundi Reef: frequently asked questions
What certification do I need to dive Currimundi Reef?
Open Water is the recommended minimum. Rated intermediate because of boat traffic overhead.
Can I shore dive Currimundi Reef?
No, it is reached by boat. A dive centre is required: boat access only.
When is the best time to dive Currimundi Reef?
Winter, on calm days.
What marine life will I see at Currimundi Reef?
Regularly recorded: Subtropical reef fish, rays, wobbegongs, turtles, algae, sponges, soft corals (not documented in detail).
What wetsuit do I need at Currimundi Reef?
3 mm full suit in summer; 5-7 mm full suit and hood June-September.
How cold is the water at Currimundi Reef?
Typically 25-27 °C in summer and 19-21 °C in winter.
What are the main hazards at Currimundi Reef?
Caloundra bar is dangerous; current; boat traffic; fishing line; position and depth unpublished. See the hazards section above for the full list.
Where is the nearest recompression chamber to Currimundi Reef?
Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital hyperbaric unit (Herston, Brisbane) — nearest chamber; Wesley Hospital hyperbaric unit (Auchenflower, Brisbane) is the alternative. Divers Emergency Service 1800 088 200. In an emergency call 000, then DAN Asia-Pacific on 1800 088 200.
Diving in Sunshine Coast
The Sunshine Coast has one of the best wreck dives in Australia, the ex-HMAS Brisbane, scuttled off Mooloolaba in 2005 with access cut into every deck, plus the Gneerings and Murphys reefs with grey nurse sharks in winter and, further north, Wolf Rock's resident pregnant grey nurse sharks and Flinders Reef's coral gardens off Noosa's doorstep.
Getting there: Ninety minutes north of Brisbane. Charters from Mooloolaba run the Brisbane and the local reefs; Wolf Rock is reached from Rainbow Beach.
Sources
- seaslugforum.net/find/sunsintr
- ausfish.com.au/vforum/forum/main-chat-area/general-fishing-chat/134279-sunshine-coast-reefs
Data confidence: Low · Being verified: v1 source (ausfish forum) returned 403; v1 coordinates and depths removed as unverified.. Last updated September 2026. Know this site better? How to send a correction
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