New Zealand

Tarawera

20–40 mMax Depth

boatEntry

5Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+12)

Planning signal100/100

Waves

0.4 m

7.0 s

Swell

0.3 m

5.7 s

Current speed

0.6 km/h

flowing toward SW

Water temperature

11.3°C

Wind

2.0 km/h

→ SE

Sea level

0.1 m

falling

WavesCalm

SwellCalm

Current speedCalm

Planning window

12:15–12:00

Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TodayCalm

Waves0.4–0.4 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature11.3°C

TomorrowCalm

Waves0.4–0.4 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature11.2°C

Tue, Sep 8Calm

Waves0.3–0.4 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature11.3°C

Wed, Sep 9Watch

Waves0.4–0.8 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature11.2°C

Next 72 hours

12:00

Waves: 0.4 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 11.3°C

18:00

Waves: 0.4 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 11.3°C

00:00

Waves: 0.4 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 11.2°C

06:00

Waves: 0.4 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 11.2°C

12:00

Waves: 0.4 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 11.2°C

18:00

Waves: 0.4 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 11.2°C

00:00

Waves: 0.4 m

Current speed: 1.2 km/h

Water temperature: 11.2°C

06:00

Waves: 0.3 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 11.2°C

12:00

Waves: 0.4 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 11.3°C

18:00

Waves: 0.3 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 11.3°C

00:00

Waves: 0.4 m

Current speed: 1.3 km/h

Water temperature: 11.2°C

06:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 1.3 km/h

Water temperature: 11.2°C

Catalog depth20–40 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

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Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Nov-Apr

Peak month

Feb 14.4°

Jan14.0°

Feb14.4°

Mar14.0°

Apr13.2°

May12.4°

Jun11.3°

Jul10.6°

Aug10.4°

Sep10.8°

Oct11.4°

Nov12.3°

Dec13.2°

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

New zealand sea lion

Phocarctos hookeri

DeepLog4

New zealand fur seal

Arctocephalus forsteri

DeepLog3

Draughtsboard shark

Cephaloscyllium isabella

DeepLog2

Maori chief

Notothenia angustata

DeepLog1

Piked dogfish

Squalus acanthias

DeepLog1

Parapercis colias

Nearby OBIS observations25

Jasus edwardsii

Nearby OBIS observations23

Haematopus unicolor

Nearby OBIS observations6

Notolabrus celidotus

Nearby OBIS observations4

Actinia tenebrosa

Nearby OBIS observations3

Arctocephalus australis forsteri

Nearby OBIS observations3

Big Hand Crab

Heterozius rotundifrons

Nearby OBIS observations3

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

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