Challenger Bay

Australia

Challenger Bay

12–25 mMax Depth
boatEntry
100Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+10)

Planning signal91/100
Waves
0.9 m
6.0 s
Swell
0.8 m
6.2 s
Current speed
0.6 km/h
flowing toward W
Water temperature
24.8°C
Wind
22.2 km/h
→ SE
Sea level
0.8 m
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
13:0014:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TomorrowWatch
Waves0.9–1.0 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature24.9°C
Mon, Sep 7Watch
Waves0.8–1.1 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature25.0°C
Tue, Sep 8Challenging
Waves1.1–1.3 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature25.1°C
Wed, Sep 9Challenging
Waves1.3–1.3 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature25.1°C
Next 72 hours
04:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 24.8°C
10:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 24.8°C
16:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 25.1°C
22:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 25.0°C
04:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 24.9°C
10:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 24.9°C
16:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 25.2°C
22:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 25.0°C
04:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 25.0°C
10:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 25.0°C
16:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 25.2°C
22:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 25.2°C
Catalog depth12–25 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.

Open-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs

Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

May-Nov

Peak month

Jan 28.9°

Jan28.9°
Feb28.9°
Mar28.5°
Apr27.4°
May26.1°
Jun24.9°
Jul24.2°
Aug24.1°
Sep24.9°
Oct25.9°
Nov27.2°
Dec28.4°
Current: moderate
Typical visibility: 20 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.

Explore nearby centers on the map

Loading…

Dive Types

reefsalt Waterbeginner 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.

View the source profile →

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
Whitetip reef shark
Triaenodon obesus
DeepLog6
Blackside hawkfish
Paracirrhites forsteri
DeepLog4
Giant trevally
Caranx ignobilis
DeepLog4
Titan triggerfish
Balistoides viridescens
DeepLog4
Two-spot red snapper
Lutjanus bohar
DeepLog4
Arc-eye hawkfish
Paracirrhites arcatus
DeepLog2
Barrier reef anemonefish
Amphiprion akindynos
DeepLog2
Bigeye trevally
Caranx sexfasciatus
DeepLog2
Bleeker's parrotfish
Chlorurus bleekeri
DeepLog2
Common parrotfish
Scarus psittacus
DeepLog2
Cyane's octopus
Octopus cyanea
DeepLog2
Elongate surgeonfish
Acanthurus mata
DeepLog2
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
DeepLog + OBIS

Photos

Challenger Bay photo 2
Challenger Bay photo 3
Find a dive center