Mooring Bay

New Zealand

Mooring Bay

8–10 mMax Depth
boatEntry
52Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+12)

Planning signal100/100
Waves
0.5 m
5.8 s
Swell
0.3 m
9.1 s
Current speed
0.8 km/h
flowing toward SE
Water temperature
15.5°C
Wind
24.8 km/h
→ NW
Sea level
0.8 m
rising
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
12:1512:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TodayWatch
Waves0.5–1.3 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature15.4°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.1–1.7 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature15.4°C
Tue, Sep 8Watch
Waves0.6–1.2 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature15.4°C
Wed, Sep 9Watch
Waves0.6–0.6 mCurrent speed0.3 km/h maxWater temperature15.4°C
Next 72 hours
12:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 15.5°C
18:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 15.4°C
00:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 15.4°C
06:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 15.4°C
12:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 15.4°C
18:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 15.4°C
00:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 15.4°C
06:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 15.3°C
12:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 15.5°C
18:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 15.5°C
00:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 15.4°C
06:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 15.4°C
Catalog depth8–10 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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Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Not available

Peak month

Feb 21.0°

Jan20.1°
Feb21.0°
Mar20.7°
Apr19.6°
May18.2°
Jun16.7°
Jul15.7°
Aug15.1°
Sep15.2°
Oct15.7°
Nov16.8°
Dec18.6°
Current: moderate
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
Sandager's wrasse
Coris sandeyeri
DeepLog13
Blue maomao
Scorpis violacea
DeepLog7
Demoiselle
Chromis dispila
DeepLog7
Pettifogger
Gymnothorax prasinus
DeepLog7
Black angelfish
Parma alboscapularis
DeepLog6
Red moki
Chirodactylus spectabilis
DeepLog6
black sea urchin
Centrostephanus rodgersii
DeepLog5
Butterfly perch
Caesioperca lepidoptera
DeepLog5
Saddled wrasse
Notolabrus fucicola
DeepLog5
Bigeye
Pempheris adspersa
DeepLog4
Eagle ray
Myliobatis tenuicaudata
DeepLog4
Evechinus chloroticus
DeepLog4
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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