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Breaking Patches

Breaking Patches

Queensland, Australia

Depth
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20m

Visibility
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15m - 45m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

Breaking Patches

Queensland, Australia

Breaking Patches
Depth
Depth Icon

20m

Visibility
Visibility Icon

15m - 45m

Entry
Boat Entry Icon

Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

About Breaking Patches
This site holds some of the most beautiful coral gardens and is one of the more popular dive sites on the Great Barruer Reef. It's located a few meters from Michaelmans Reef and shares a very similar bottom topography. Exotic marine life and beautiful corals all over. Very scenic and photogenic dive. Don't forget to bring your camera.

Breaking Patches Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Reef, Other

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

20m

Visibility Range

15m – 45m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas Mix

21% – 47%

O2
CNS Load (35 min)

12% at 18m / 36%

O2
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Marine Life
  • Groupers
  • Parrot Fish
  • Sharks
  • Turtles
  • Various
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Dive Site Hazards

  • Hidden Depth Variations — Complex reef topography can conceal depth changes, leading to unintended profile variations.

  • Distraction from Marine Activity — High fish activity can distract divers and delay depth or gas awareness.

  • Rapid Surge Direction Changes — Surge near reef structures can reverse direction quickly, pushing divers sideways into unexpected areas.

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