SS Lawrence (1891)

New Zealand

SS Lawrence (1891)

20–35 mMax Depth
boatEntry
4Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+12)

Planning signal62/100
Waves
3.4 m
10.6 s
Swell
2.5 m
11.7 s
Current speed
0.3 km/h
flowing toward SE
Water temperature
13.1°C
Wind
29.3 km/h
→ N
Sea level
-0.4 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellChallenging
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

TodayChallenging
Waves3.1–3.5 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature13.1°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.6–3.0 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature13.0°C
Tue, Sep 8Challenging
Waves1.1–1.6 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature12.8°C
Wed, Sep 9Challenging
Waves1.1–1.3 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature12.7°C
Next 72 hours
12:00
Waves: 3.4 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 13.1°C
18:00
Waves: 3.4 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 13.1°C
00:00
Waves: 3.0 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 13.1°C
06:00
Waves: 2.4 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 13.0°C
12:00
Waves: 2.0 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 13.0°C
18:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 13.0°C
00:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 12.8°C
06:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 12.6°C
12:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 12.9°C
18:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 13.0°C
00:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 12.8°C
06:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 12.7°C
Catalog depth20–35 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 18.1°

Jan17.3°
Feb18.1°
Mar17.3°
Apr16.3°
May15.0°
Jun13.5°
Jul12.7°
Aug12.2°
Sep12.7°
Oct13.5°
Nov14.8°
Dec16.2°
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
Desmonema gaudichaudi
DeepLog1
New zealand fur seal
Arctocephalus forsteri
DeepLog1
Porbeagle
Lamna nasus
DeepLog1
Spotted estuary smooth-hound
Mustelus lenticulatus
DeepLog1
Galeorhinus galeus
Nearby OBIS observations17
Red cod
Pseudophycis bachus
Nearby OBIS observations10
Red gurnard
Chelidonichthys kumu
Nearby OBIS observations10
Sole
Peltorhamphus novaezeelandiae
Nearby OBIS observations10
Dogfish
Squalus acanthias
Nearby OBIS observations9
Larus dominicanus
Nearby OBIS observations8
Callanthias
Nearby OBIS observations7
Colistium guntheri
Colistium guentheri
Nearby OBIS observations7
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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Photos

SS Lawrence (1891) photo 2
SS Lawrence (1891) photo 3
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