[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":202},["ShallowReactive",2],{"leaderboard-total":3,"spot-seo-agincourt-reef-the-rocks":9,"spot-agincourt-reef-the-rocks":51},{"entries":4,"total":5,"period":6,"type":7,"generated_at":8},[],0,"all_time","reports","2026-10-03T06:32:05.526386Z",{"title":10,"description":11,"canonical_url":12,"og_image":13,"structured_data":14,"breadcrumbs":44},"Snorkeling Conditions at Agincourt Reef (The Rocks) - How's the Spot","Check snorkeling conditions at Agincourt Reef (The Rocks), Queensland. Excellent conditions, water 24.4°C, waves 0.17m","https:\u002F\u002Fhowsthespot.com\u002Fspots\u002Fagincourt-reef-the-rocks","https:\u002F\u002Fhowsthespot.syd1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\u002Fspots\u002Fimport_agincourt-reef-the-rocks_0_5aaae9b9af97.jpg",[15,28],{"@context":16,"@type":17,"name":18,"description":19,"url":12,"geo":20,"address":24},"https:\u002F\u002Fschema.org","Place","Agincourt Reef (The Rocks)","Agincourt Reef sits at the outer ribbon of the Great Barrier Reef, approximately 45 km from Port Douglas, North QLD. This pristine reef system features steep ribbon reefs rising from deep water — w...",{"@type":21,"latitude":22,"longitude":23},"GeoCoordinates",-16.033,145.883,{"@type":25,"addressRegion":26,"addressCountry":27},"PostalAddress","Queensland","Australia",{"@context":16,"@type":29,"name":30,"description":11,"url":12,"breadcrumb":31},"WebPage","Snorkeling Conditions at Agincourt Reef (The Rocks)",{"@context":16,"@type":32,"itemListElement":33},"BreadcrumbList",[34,39,42],{"@type":35,"position":36,"name":37,"item":38},"ListItem",1,"Home","https:\u002F\u002Fhowsthespot.com",{"@type":35,"position":40,"name":26,"item":41},2,"https:\u002F\u002Fhowsthespot.com\u002Fexplore?region=queensland",{"@type":35,"position":43,"name":18,"item":12},3,[45,47,49],{"label":37,"href":46},"\u002F",{"label":26,"href":48},"\u002Fexplore?region=queensland",{"label":18,"href":50},"\u002Fspots\u002Fagincourt-reef-the-rocks",{"id":52,"name":18,"slug":53,"latitude":22,"longitude":23,"description":54,"difficulty":55,"image_url":13,"status":56,"tide_constituents":57,"hazard_entries":108,"access_info_structured":129,"area_boundary":113,"routes":113,"created_at":133,"updated_at":134,"today_conditions":135,"today_verdict_view":156,"images":185,"submitted_by":199,"region_name":26,"verification_status":201,"verified_at":113,"disputed":183,"verifier_count":5,"last_verified_display_name":113},"481eb84f-86bc-44e2-99c2-a6bf5febb6be","agincourt-reef-the-rocks","Agincourt Reef sits at the outer ribbon of the Great Barrier Reef, approximately 45 km from Port Douglas, North QLD. This pristine reef system features steep ribbon reefs rising from deep water — with a sheltered inner lagoon on one side and a dramatic outer wall dropping into the Coral Sea on the other. Snorkellers float above vibrant coral gardens in crystal-clear water (visibility regularly exceeding 20 metres), encountering enormous sea turtles, reef sharks, and schools of trevally. The 'The Rocks' site is known for its dramatic bommies and strong coral formations, making it one of the most rewarding snorkel destinations on the outer reef.","intermediate","published",{"name":58,"amplitude":74,"phase":90,"latitude":22,"model":106,"epoch":107},[59,60,61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68,69,70,71,72,73],"2N2","J1","K1","K2","M2","M4","MF","MM","N2","O1","P1","Q1","S1","S2","T2",[75,76,77,78,79,80,81,82,83,84,85,86,87,88,89],0.02409977006743576,0.02111008373376935,0.30856944479257115,0.08454766478074952,0.49931580684298976,0.000513976508484476,0.01044005724637815,0.010229788642054377,0.17265637874273743,0.1484919161124571,0.08944783271132352,0.024357967952447837,0.01078222978121097,0.2979157718843706,0.025836735373922875,[91,92,93,94,95,96,97,98,99,100,101,102,103,104,105],318.17598530347357,48.61305900180933,40.2299604753964,297.52204717461854,343.23645817670723,100.93941192314077,7.606761419844115,41.66512107463904,327.58659269194857,10.478207923969535,37.233497356302294,0.11871836010634032,351.0324816404354,303.1548263246225,280.61168014708363,"EOT20","1992-01-01T00:00:00Z",[109,114,120,123,126],{"name":110,"description":111,"severity":112,"season_start":113,"season_end":113},"Tidal currents on outer reef wall","Strong currents can occur along the outer reef edge, particularly when tidal flows accelerate between ribbon reef channels. Snorkellers are advised to stay within marked safe zones.","warning",null,{"name":115,"description":116,"severity":117,"season_start":118,"season_end":119},"Open ocean swell and boat motion","The ocean crossing from Port Douglas to the outer reef can be rough. Motion sickness is common, especially in the dry season trade winds (June–September).","caution",6,9,{"name":121,"description":122,"severity":112,"season_start":113,"season_end":113},"Stinger season (marine stingers)","Box jellyfish (Chironex fleckeri) and Irukandji may be present in warmer months, primarily November to May. Reef-safe stinger suits are provided or recommended.",{"name":124,"description":125,"severity":117,"season_start":113,"season_end":113},"Sharp coral formations","Coral cuts and scrapes are possible when snorkelling over shallow bommies or when entering\u002Fexiting the water near the pontoon. Maintain buoyancy and avoid touching coral.",{"name":127,"description":128,"severity":117,"season_start":113,"season_end":113},"Intense tropical sun exposure","Sun exposure is extreme on the open water. UV levels are high year-round in tropical North QLD. Reef-safe sunscreen, hats, and rash guards are essential.",{"directions":130,"parking":131,"facilities":113,"fees":113,"access_method":132},"Agincourt Reef is located approximately 45 km northeast of Port Douglas, North QLD. Daily tours depart from Port Douglas Marina via high-speed catamaran (approx. 90-minute journey). Quicksilver Cruises is the primary operator, with other operators like Silversonic and Calypso Reef Cruises also offering trips.","Parking available at Port Douglas Marina public car parks. Arrive early as spaces fill quickly during peak season (June–September). Fees apply in some lots. Alternatively, use the Port Douglas shuttle or accommodation transfers if arranged through your tour operator.","snorkel_tour","2026-07-27T02:54:22.871878Z","2026-08-04T05:32:31.002414Z",{"verdict":136,"evaluated_at":137,"models":138},"go","2026-10-03T02:16:46.971482Z",[139,146,151],{"model_name":140,"is_favourable":141,"value":142,"threshold":143,"unit":144,"operator":145},"Wind Speed",true,8.14,10,"kn","lte",{"model_name":147,"is_favourable":141,"value":148,"threshold":149,"unit":150,"operator":145},"Wave Height",0.17,0.5,"m",{"model_name":152,"is_favourable":141,"value":153,"threshold":40,"unit":154,"operator":155},"Visibility",2.55,"","gte",{"verdict":136,"rating":157,"evaluated_at":137,"generated_at":137,"source":158,"confidence":159,"visibility":162,"parameters":163,"models_passed":184,"models_total":178},"Excellent","precomputed",{"level":160,"value":161},"High",100,{"score":153,"rating":113,"confidence":113},[164,165,171,174,180],{"name":147,"value":148,"label":113,"unit":150,"favourable":141,"score":43,"optimal_max":149,"marginal_max":36},{"name":166,"value":167,"label":113,"unit":168,"favourable":141,"score":43,"optimal_max":169,"marginal_max":170},"Swell Period",6.7,"s",8,12,{"name":140,"value":172,"label":113,"unit":144,"favourable":141,"score":43,"optimal_max":143,"marginal_max":173},8.144689600000001,15,{"name":175,"value":176,"label":113,"unit":177,"favourable":141,"score":43,"optimal_max":178,"marginal_max":179},"Precipitation",3.8,"mm",5,20,{"name":181,"value":113,"label":182,"unit":154,"favourable":183,"score":36,"optimal_max":113,"marginal_max":113},"Tidal Phase","flood",false,4,[186,193,196],{"id":187,"image_url":13,"sort_order":5,"is_primary":141,"moderation_status":188,"license":189,"license_url":190,"attribution":191,"author_name":192},"deb66559-0498-46ef-8786-3cac86f4eef4","approved","CC BY 2.0","https:\u002F\u002Fcreativecommons.org\u002Flicenses\u002Fby\u002F2.0\u002F","Photo by Robert Linsdell from St. Andrews, Canada","Robert Linsdell",{"id":194,"image_url":195,"sort_order":36,"is_primary":183,"moderation_status":188,"license":189,"license_url":190,"attribution":191,"author_name":192},"ed511f3b-1809-4de9-b745-3ee0f56a2e7a","https:\u002F\u002Fhowsthespot.syd1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\u002Fspots\u002Fimport_agincourt-reef-the-rocks_1_177168f3d21d.jpg",{"id":197,"image_url":198,"sort_order":40,"is_primary":183,"moderation_status":188,"license":189,"license_url":190,"attribution":191,"author_name":192},"4a75600a-ddd6-439e-804e-85b13d873aa7","https:\u002F\u002Fhowsthespot.syd1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\u002Fspots\u002Fimport_agincourt-reef-the-rocks_2_e249ee017967.jpg",{"display_name":200},"Daniel","unverified",1791009125446]