Cowrie Island

Australia

Cowrie Island

12–33 mMax Depth
shoreEntry
74Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+10)

Planning signal91/100
Waves
0.9 m
5.5 s
Swell
0.4 m
8.4 s
Current speed
0.3 km/h
flowing toward NE
Water temperature
17.8°C
Wind
28.8 km/h
→ W
Sea level
0.0 m
falling
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
09:0010:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TomorrowWatch
Waves0.5–1.5 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature17.8°C
Mon, Sep 7Watch
Waves0.9–1.3 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature17.8°C
Tue, Sep 8Challenging
Waves1.0–1.4 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature17.6°C
Wed, Sep 9Watch
Waves0.9–1.0 mCurrent speed0.0 km/h maxWater temperature17.6°C
Next 72 hours
06:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 17.8°C
12:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 17.8°C
18:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 17.9°C
00:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 17.7°C
06:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 17.7°C
12:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 17.9°C
18:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 17.9°C
00:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 17.7°C
06:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 17.6°C
12:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 17.6°C
18:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 17.7°C
00:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 17.6°C
Catalog depth12–33 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

Nov-May

Peak month

Feb 23.0°

Jan22.4°
Feb23.0°
Mar22.9°
Apr21.8°
May20.5°
Jun19.1°
Jul18.0°
Aug17.5°
Sep17.6°
Oct18.5°
Nov19.6°
Dec21.0°
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.

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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
Heliocidaris tuberculata
DeepLog14
Purple sea urchin
Heliocidaris erythrogramma
DeepLog8
Rose petal bubble
Hydatina physis
DeepLog5
black sea urchin
Centrostephanus rodgersii
DeepLog4
Aplysia argus
DeepLog3
Black dendrodoris
Dendrodoris nigra
DeepLog3
Crested bullhead shark
Heterodontus galeatus
DeepLog3
Papillate pleurobranch
Pleurobranchus peronii
DeepLog3
Thylacodes sipho
DeepLog3
Yellowtail horse mackerel
Trachurus novaezelandiae
DeepLog3
Actinia tenebrosa
DeepLog2
Bunch whale
Megaptera novaeangliae
DeepLog2
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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