Barneys  Rock

New Zealand

Barneys Rock

12–15 mMax Depth
boatEntry
25Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+12)

Planning signal91/100
Waves
0.6 m
7.7 s
Swell
0.4 m
4.3 s
Current speed
0.4 km/h
flowing toward SW
Water temperature
10.6°C
Wind
2.7 km/h
→ NW
Sea level
-0.3 m
rising
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
06:4506:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TomorrowWatch
Waves0.6–1.5 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature10.8°C
Mon, Sep 7Challenging
Waves1.2–1.6 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature10.6°C
Tue, Sep 8Challenging
Waves1.1–1.2 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature10.6°C
Wed, Sep 9Challenging
Waves1.0–1.1 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature10.5°C
Next 72 hours
06:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 10.6°C
12:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 10.8°C
18:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 10.9°C
00:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 10.7°C
06:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 10.6°C
12:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 10.6°C
18:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 10.6°C
00:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 10.5°C
06:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 10.5°C
12:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 10.7°C
18:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 10.7°C
00:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 10.6°C
Catalog depth12–15 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-Apr

Peak month

Feb 16.6°

Jan16.0°
Feb16.6°
Mar15.6°
Apr14.2°
May12.7°
Jun11.4°
Jul10.7°
Aug10.3°
Sep10.6°
Oct11.6°
Nov13.1°
Dec14.7°
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.

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Dive Types

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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
New zealand fur seal
Arctocephalus forsteri
DeepLog42
Hector's dolphin
Cephalorhynchus hectori
DeepLog9
Corynactis australis
DeepLog7
Marzupla
Orcinus orca
DeepLog6
Patiriella regularis
DeepLog6
Bunch whale
Megaptera novaeangliae
DeepLog4
Astrostole scabra
DeepLog3
Black paua
Haliotis iris
DeepLog3
Yellowfoot paua
Haliotis australis
DeepLog3
Acanthochitona zelandica
DeepLog2
Actinia tenebrosa
DeepLog2
Common threefin
Forsterygion lapillum
DeepLog2
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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