Cape Schank

Australia

Cape Schank

15–28 mMax Depth
shoreEntry
17Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+10)

Planning signal62/100
Waves
3.6 m
8.8 s
Swell
1.6 m
11.8 s
Current speed
1.0 km/h
flowing toward E
Water temperature
13.7°C
Wind
32.8 km/h
→ SW
Sea level
0.5 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellChallenging
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.9–3.6 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature13.8°C
Mon, Sep 7Challenging
Waves1.7–2.0 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature13.8°C
Tue, Sep 8Challenging
Waves1.8–2.6 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature13.8°C
Wed, Sep 9Challenging
Waves2.7–2.7 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature13.8°C
Next 72 hours
02:00
Waves: 3.6 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 13.7°C
08:00
Waves: 2.9 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 13.7°C
14:00
Waves: 2.2 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 14.0°C
20:00
Waves: 2.0 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 13.9°C
02:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 13.8°C
08:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 13.8°C
14:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 13.9°C
20:00
Waves: 2.0 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 13.9°C
02:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 13.8°C
08:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 13.8°C
14:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 13.9°C
20:00
Waves: 2.5 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 13.9°C
Catalog depth15–28 m
Data sources & field guideOpen-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs

Planning context, not a safety guarantee. Coastal model accuracy is limited. Confirm the actual briefing, entry, exit, and suitability with a local operator.

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Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Nov-Apr

Peak month

Feb 19.6°

Jan18.9°
Feb19.6°
Mar19.0°
Apr17.4°
May15.6°
Jun13.9°
Jul12.7°
Aug12.2°
Sep12.7°
Oct14.0°
Nov15.7°
Dec17.4°
Current: mild
Typical visibility: 7.5 m

Historical planning data from the recorded site profile. Water temperature and conditions can vary by day, depth, and weather; confirm current conditions with a local operator.

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Dive Types

reefsalt Waterintermediate Difficulty

Data source & current conditions

Profile facts were imported from DeepLog. ScubaProof adds nearby-center links and presents the recorded fields without treating missing data as confirmation. Conditions, access, permits, and site suitability can change; confirm them with a local operator before diving.

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Questions to ask a local operator

  • What are today's current, visibility, entry, and exit conditions?
  • Does the planned route stay within my certification and recent experience?
  • Are there local permits, conservation rules, or equipment requirements?

Common Species

12 km · nearby observations
Bunch whale
Megaptera novaeangliae
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Dwarf cushion star
Parvulastra exigua
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Lunella undulata
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White rock shell
Dicathais orbita
DeepLog4
Actinia tenebrosa
DeepLog3
Austrolittorina unifasciata
DeepLog2
Bembicium nanum
DeepLog2
Cellana tramoserica
DeepLog2
Cominella lineolata
DeepLog2
Ischnochiton australis
DeepLog2
Siphonaria diemenensis
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Gastropods
Patelloida alticostata
DeepLog1
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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Photos

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