Derry Castle

New Zealand

Derry Castle

10–25 mMax Depth
boatEntry
1Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+12)

Planning signal62/100
Waves
2.9 m
10.4 s
Swell
2.5 m
9.9 s
Current speed
1.5 km/h
flowing toward N
Water temperature
8.4°C
Wind
25.9 km/h
→ SW
Sea level
0.2 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellChallenging
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

TomorrowChallenging
Waves2.0–3.0 mCurrent speed3.0 km/h maxWater temperature8.4°C
Mon, Sep 7Challenging
Waves1.5–1.9 mCurrent speed4.2 km/h maxWater temperature8.4°C
Tue, Sep 8Challenging
Waves1.6–2.6 mCurrent speed4.2 km/h maxWater temperature8.4°C
Wed, Sep 9Challenging
Waves2.6–2.8 mCurrent speed3.6 km/h maxWater temperature8.5°C
Next 72 hours
10:00
Waves: 3.0 m
Current speed: 1.9 km/h
Water temperature: 8.4°C
16:00
Waves: 2.5 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 8.4°C
22:00
Waves: 2.1 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 8.4°C
04:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 1.9 km/h
Water temperature: 8.4°C
10:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 3.4 km/h
Water temperature: 8.4°C
16:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 2.0 km/h
Water temperature: 8.4°C
22:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 2.9 km/h
Water temperature: 8.4°C
04:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 2.7 km/h
Water temperature: 8.4°C
10:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 4.2 km/h
Water temperature: 8.4°C
16:00
Waves: 2.2 m
Current speed: 2.7 km/h
Water temperature: 8.5°C
22:00
Waves: 2.5 m
Current speed: 3.9 km/h
Water temperature: 8.5°C
04:00
Waves: 2.7 m
Current speed: 3.0 km/h
Water temperature: 8.5°C
Catalog depth10–25 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.

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Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Nov-Apr

Peak month

Feb 10.6°

Jan10.2°
Feb10.6°
Mar10.4°
Apr10.1°
May9.5°
Jun8.9°
Jul8.5°
Aug8.3°
Sep8.3°
Oct8.4°
Nov8.9°
Dec9.6°
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

wrecksalt 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
New zealand sea lion
Phocarctos hookeri
DeepLog5
Southern right whale
Eubalaena australis
Nearby OBIS observations52
Megadyptes antipodes
Nearby OBIS observations19
Southern Royal Albatross
Diomedea epomophora
Nearby OBIS observations12
Jacquinotia edwardsii
Nearby OBIS observations11
Stercorarius antarcticus
Nearby OBIS observations10
Caprellina
Nearby OBIS observations8
Anas aucklandica
Nearby OBIS observations6
Phoebetria palpebrata
Nearby OBIS observations6
Arctocephalus australis forsteri
Nearby OBIS observations4
Ceradocopsis macracantha
Nearby OBIS observations4
Leucocarbo colensoi
Nearby OBIS observations4
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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