Cape Solander

Australia

Cape Solander

20–27 mMax Depth
boatEntry
3Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+10)

Planning signal81/100
Waves
1.0 m
8.3 s
Swell
0.7 m
10.7 s
Current speed
0.3 km/h
flowing toward NW
Water temperature
17.9°C
Wind
22.5 km/h
→ W
Sea level
0.3 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

TomorrowWatch
Waves0.9–2.4 mCurrent speed0.3 km/h maxWater temperature18.0°C
Mon, Sep 7Challenging
Waves1.2–2.2 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature18.0°C
Tue, Sep 8Challenging
Waves1.4–2.0 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature17.8°C
Wed, Sep 9Challenging
Waves1.3–1.4 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature17.8°C
Next 72 hours
04:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 17.9°C
10:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 17.9°C
16:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 18.1°C
22:00
Waves: 2.4 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 18.0°C
04:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 17.9°C
10:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 18.0°C
16:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 18.2°C
22:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 17.9°C
04:00
Waves: 2.0 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 17.8°C
10:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 17.8°C
16:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 17.9°C
22:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 17.8°C
Catalog depth20–27 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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Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Feb-Jun

Peak month

Feb 23.3°

Jan22.8°
Feb23.3°
Mar23.2°
Apr22.3°
May21.0°
Jun19.6°
Jul18.6°
Aug18.1°
Sep18.3°
Oct19.2°
Nov20.1°
Dec21.4°
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.

Nearby live cameras

Check the water around Cape Solander before you dive. Feeds are provided by third parties and may occasionally be offline.

1 camera

Public live camera

4 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open

area

Check is getting oldLast checked 43h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Public feedCatalogued Sep 3, 2026

Live availability is controlled by each camera provider. Use the feed as a quick surface check and confirm current conditions with a local dive operator.

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Dive Types

wallsalt 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
Eastern hulafish
Trachinops taeniatus
DeepLog1
McCulloch's sea perch
Hypoplectrodes maccullochi
DeepLog1
Octopus
Octopus tetricus
DeepLog1
Alphaproteobacteria
Nearby OBIS observations31
Candidatus Pelagibacter
Nearby OBIS observations18
Bacteria
Nearby OBIS observations17
Thermoplasmata
Nearby OBIS observations14
Flavobacteriaceae
Nearby OBIS observations12
Gammaproteobacteria
Nearby OBIS observations11
Cyanobacteria
Nearby OBIS observations8
Syndiniales
Nearby OBIS observations7
Chromista
Nearby OBIS observations6
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
DeepLog + OBIS

Photos

Cape Solander photo 2
Cape Solander photo 3
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