The Pacific › New Zealand › North Island of New Zealand
Ngaio Rock
15–45 mMax Depth
BoatEntry
3Species
Conditions Summary
Model forecast · local time (GMT+13)
Model conditions signal81/100
Waves
1.0 m
8.4 s
Swell
0.9 m
7.0 s
Current speed
0.7 km/h
flowing toward S
Water temperature
16.8°C
Wind
12.2 km/h
→ SE
Sea level
-0.4 m
rising
WavesWatch
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm
Planning window
16:00–17:00
Calmest model window
Forecast Overview
Sun, Oct 18Watch
Waves1.0–1.0 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature16.8°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.8–1.0 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature16.8°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.5–0.8 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature16.8°C
Wed, Oct 21Watch
Waves0.5–0.6 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature16.8°C
Next 72 hours
Catalog depth15–45 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-May
Peak month
Feb 21.0°
Jan20.0°
Feb21.0°
Mar20.8°
Apr19.8°
May18.5°
Jun17.0°
Jul16.1°
Aug15.6°
Sep15.6°
Oct16.0°
Nov17.0°
Dec18.7°
Current: mild
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
PinnaclecaveSalt Wateradvanced Difficulty
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
Moray eel
From site catalogue
Scorpionfish
From site catalogue
Sting ray
From site catalogue
Scorpaena cardinalis
Nearby OBIS observations12
New Zealand Black Angelfish
Parma alboscapularis
Nearby OBIS observations11
New Zealand Demoiselle
Chromis dispila
Nearby OBIS observations7
Clown Doris
Ceratosoma amoenum
Nearby OBIS observations6
Coris sandeyeri
Nearby OBIS observations6
Ecklonia
Nearby OBIS observations6
Forsterygion maryannae
Nearby OBIS observations6
Hypoplectrodes
Nearby OBIS observations6
Pempheris adspersa
Nearby OBIS observations6
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
OBIS source →Photos
