Jackson Rocks

Australia

Jackson Rocks

18–26 mMax Depth
boatEntry
9Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+8)

Planning signal62/100
Waves
2.1 m
9.1 s
Swell
1.9 m
8.2 s
Current speed
0.4 km/h
flowing toward NW
Water temperature
18.1°C
Wind
36.7 km/h
→ S
Sea level
0.4 m
WavesChallenging
SwellChallenging
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

TomorrowChallenging
Waves2.0–3.1 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature18.1°C
Mon, Sep 7Challenging
Waves2.4–2.7 mCurrent speed1.7 km/h maxWater temperature18.3°C
Tue, Sep 8Challenging
Waves2.1–2.5 mCurrent speed1.7 km/h maxWater temperature18.3°C
Wed, Sep 9Challenging
Waves2.4–2.4 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature18.2°C
Next 72 hours
02:00
Waves: 2.0 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 18.1°C
08:00
Waves: 3.1 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 18.1°C
14:00
Waves: 2.7 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 18.1°C
20:00
Waves: 2.5 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 18.1°C
02:00
Waves: 2.7 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 18.1°C
08:00
Waves: 2.6 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 18.1°C
14:00
Waves: 2.5 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 18.4°C
20:00
Waves: 2.5 m
Current speed: 1.6 km/h
Water temperature: 18.4°C
02:00
Waves: 2.3 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 18.4°C
08:00
Waves: 2.1 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 18.3°C
14:00
Waves: 2.2 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 18.3°C
20:00
Waves: 2.5 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 18.3°C
Catalog depth18–26 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

Oct-May

Peak month

Feb 22.3°

Jan21.8°
Feb22.3°
Mar22.3°
Apr22.0°
May21.6°
Jun20.7°
Jul19.8°
Aug19.1°
Sep18.5°
Oct18.7°
Nov19.6°
Dec20.8°
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

cavesalt 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
Brownfield's wrasse
Halichoeres brownfieldi
DeepLog2
Blue-barred parrotfish
Scarus ghobban
DeepLog1
Chromodoris westraliensis
DeepLog1
Gastropods
Patelloida alticostata
DeepLog1
Granata imbricata
DeepLog1
Sabia australis
DeepLog1
Striped stingaree
Trygonoptera ovalis
DeepLog1
Western drummer
Kyphosus cornelii
DeepLog1
Zebrafish
Girella zebra
DeepLog1
Alphaproteobacteria
Nearby OBIS observations39
Candidatus Pelagibacter
Nearby OBIS observations27
Thermoplasmata
Nearby OBIS observations23
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
DeepLog + OBIS

Photos

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