[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":183},["ShallowReactive",2],{"leaderboard-total":3,"spot-swimming-pools-ii":9,"spot-seo-swimming-pools-ii":148},{"entries":4,"total":5,"period":6,"type":7,"generated_at":8},[],0,"all_time","reports","2026-10-03T06:32:05.526386Z",{"id":10,"name":11,"slug":12,"latitude":13,"longitude":14,"description":15,"difficulty":16,"image_url":17,"status":18,"tide_constituents":19,"hazard_entries":70,"access_info_structured":84,"area_boundary":17,"routes":17,"created_at":90,"updated_at":91,"today_conditions":92,"today_verdict_view":114,"images":143,"submitted_by":144,"region_name":146,"verification_status":147,"verified_at":17,"disputed":141,"verifier_count":5,"last_verified_display_name":17},"13c66e17-ce31-40a5-a5a1-a60ad056a3be","Swimming Pools II","swimming-pools-ii",-18.287067,147.699192,"Swimming Pools II is a renowned dive and snorkel site on Milln Reef, part of the outer Great Barrier Reef off Cairns. Named for its naturally sheltered, pool-like coral formations, this site offers calm, clear-water snorkeling amid sprawling coral gardens, bommies, and sandy channels. The protected reef structure makes it a favourite for both beginners and experienced snorkelers exploring the vibrant marine ecosystems of the Northern Great Barrier Reef.","intermediate",null,"published",{"name":20,"amplitude":36,"phase":52,"latitude":13,"model":68,"epoch":69},[21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31,32,33,34,35],"2N2","J1","K1","K2","M2","M4","MF","MM","N2","O1","P1","Q1","S1","S2","T2",[37,38,39,40,41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51],0.02097060492827396,0.020238838540572394,0.31392869124958295,0.07997408591757606,0.5254508236004167,0.0019613613236500404,0.006617759067470562,0.007987405778760847,0.1702141048056809,0.15360491470274504,0.09155739764601421,0.02772679013124428,0.006614951477410059,0.2908883712501938,0.022989872532817625,[53,54,55,56,57,58,59,60,61,62,63,64,65,66,67],312.6009241427003,52.20553117281658,35.2387262798772,294.66427605648835,340.52930454392884,263.6446756420751,34.35345976722505,31.18651036628411,324.2706510270852,9.086470368962399,31.271895230555714,349.33423559202254,327.5233789866916,300.84913710363577,278.7184867165762,"EOT20","1992-01-01T00:00:00Z",[71,77,81],{"name":72,"description":73,"severity":74,"season_start":75,"season_end":76},"Strong ocean currents","Outer reef currents can be strong and unpredictable, especially during changing tides. Snorkelers should stay close to the boat and follow the guide's directions.","warning",1,12,{"name":78,"description":79,"severity":80,"season_start":75,"season_end":76},"Sharp coral","Sharp coral formations are present in shallow areas. Snorkelers should avoid touching the reef to prevent injury and protect the fragile ecosystem.","caution",{"name":82,"description":83,"severity":74,"season_start":17,"season_end":17},"Stinging jellyfish","Stinging marine jellyfish, including box jellyfish and Irukandji, are present in Great Barrier Reef waters, particularly during the warmer months.",{"directions":85,"parking":86,"facilities":87,"fees":17,"access_method":89},"Swimming Pools II is located on Milln Reef, part of the outer Great Barrier Reef. Accessible only by liveaboard dive vessel or day-tour boat from Cairns or Port Douglas, approximately a 1.5–2 hour boat ride offshore.","No parking at the site. Park at the Cairns or Port Douglas marina and board a charter vessel for the trip out to Milln Reef.",[88],"toilets","snorkel_tour","2026-07-27T02:54:05.010190Z","2026-08-04T05:30:44.786482Z",{"verdict":93,"evaluated_at":94,"models":95},"go","2026-10-03T02:15:43.658492Z",[96,103,108],{"model_name":97,"is_favourable":98,"value":99,"threshold":100,"unit":101,"operator":102},"Wind Speed",true,8.62,10,"kn","lte",{"model_name":104,"is_favourable":98,"value":105,"threshold":106,"unit":107,"operator":102},"Wave Height",0.39,0.5,"m",{"model_name":109,"is_favourable":98,"value":110,"threshold":111,"unit":112,"operator":113},"Visibility",2.31,2,"","gte",{"verdict":93,"rating":115,"evaluated_at":94,"generated_at":94,"source":116,"confidence":117,"visibility":120,"parameters":121,"models_passed":142,"models_total":136},"Excellent","precomputed",{"level":118,"value":119},"High",100,{"score":110,"rating":17,"confidence":17},[122,124,129,132,138],{"name":104,"value":105,"label":17,"unit":107,"favourable":98,"score":123,"optimal_max":106,"marginal_max":75},3,{"name":125,"value":126,"label":17,"unit":127,"favourable":98,"score":123,"optimal_max":128,"marginal_max":76},"Swell Period",5.2,"s",8,{"name":97,"value":130,"label":17,"unit":101,"favourable":98,"score":123,"optimal_max":100,"marginal_max":131},8.620930399999999,15,{"name":133,"value":134,"label":17,"unit":135,"favourable":98,"score":123,"optimal_max":136,"marginal_max":137},"Precipitation",3.2,"mm",5,20,{"name":139,"value":17,"label":140,"unit":112,"favourable":141,"score":75,"optimal_max":17,"marginal_max":17},"Tidal Phase","flood",false,4,[],{"display_name":145},"Daniel","Queensland","unverified",{"title":149,"description":150,"canonical_url":151,"og_image":152,"structured_data":153,"breadcrumbs":176},"Snorkeling Conditions at Swimming Pools II - How's the Spot","Check snorkeling conditions at Swimming Pools II, Queensland. Excellent conditions, water 24.7°C, waves 0.39m","https:\u002F\u002Fhowsthespot.com\u002Fspots\u002Fswimming-pools-ii","https:\u002F\u002Fhowsthespot.com\u002Fog-default.png",[154,163],{"@context":155,"@type":156,"name":11,"description":157,"url":151,"geo":158,"address":160},"https:\u002F\u002Fschema.org","Place","Swimming Pools II is a renowned dive and snorkel site on Milln Reef, part of the outer Great Barrier Reef off Cairns. Named for its naturally sheltered, pool-like coral formations, this site offers...",{"@type":159,"latitude":13,"longitude":14},"GeoCoordinates",{"@type":161,"addressRegion":146,"addressCountry":162},"PostalAddress","Australia",{"@context":155,"@type":164,"name":165,"description":150,"url":151,"breadcrumb":166},"WebPage","Snorkeling Conditions at Swimming Pools II",{"@context":155,"@type":167,"itemListElement":168},"BreadcrumbList",[169,173,175],{"@type":170,"position":75,"name":171,"item":172},"ListItem","Home","https:\u002F\u002Fhowsthespot.com",{"@type":170,"position":111,"name":146,"item":174},"https:\u002F\u002Fhowsthespot.com\u002Fexplore?region=queensland",{"@type":170,"position":123,"name":11,"item":151},[177,179,181],{"label":171,"href":178},"\u002F",{"label":146,"href":180},"\u002Fexplore?region=queensland",{"label":11,"href":182},"\u002Fspots\u002Fswimming-pools-ii",1791009201523]