New Zealand

HMS Buffalo (Historic Wreck)

0.3–1 mMax Depth

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52Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+12)

Planning signal100/100

Waves

0.4 m

4.0 s

Swell

0.2 m

6.5 s

Current speed

1.1 km/h

flowing toward S

Water temperature

13.9°C

Wind

20.4 km/h

→ W

Sea level

1.1 m

rising

WavesCalm

SwellCalm

Current speedCalm

Planning window

12:30–12:00

Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TodayCalm

Waves0.4–1.0 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature14.0°C

TomorrowChallenging

Waves0.8–1.3 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature14.1°C

Tue, Sep 8Watch

Waves0.4–0.9 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature14.1°C

Wed, Sep 9Calm

Waves0.3–0.4 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature14.1°C

Next 72 hours

12:00

Waves: 0.4 m

Current speed: 1.1 km/h

Water temperature: 13.9°C

18:00

Waves: 0.5 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 14.0°C

00:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 14.0°C

06:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 14.0°C

12:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 14.0°C

18:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 14.2°C

00:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 14.1°C

06:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 0.7 km/h

Water temperature: 14.0°C

12:00

Waves: 0.6 m

Current speed: 0.7 km/h

Water temperature: 14.2°C

18:00

Waves: 0.5 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 14.3°C

00:00

Waves: 0.4 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 14.2°C

06:00

Waves: 0.4 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 14.1°C

Catalog depth0.3–1 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-Apr

Peak month

Feb 20.9°

Jan20.0°

Feb20.9°

Mar20.6°

Apr19.5°

May18.1°

Jun16.5°

Jul15.3°

Aug14.7°

Sep14.8°

Oct15.5°

Nov16.8°

Dec18.5°

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

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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 scallop

Pecten novaezelandiae

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Morning star shell

Tawera spissa

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New zealand green mussels

Perna canaliculus

DeepLog5

Fan shell

Talochlamys zelandiae

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Stutchbury's venus

Austrovenus stutchburyi

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Cook's turban

Cookia sulcata

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Hairy trumpet

Monoplex parthenopeus

DeepLog3

Mud snail

Amphibola crenata

DeepLog3

Pipi wedge clam

Paphies australis

DeepLog3

Portuguese oyster

Magallana gigas

DeepLog3

Purple cockle

Purpurocardia purpurata

DeepLog3

Purple sunset shell

Gari stangeri

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These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.

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