New Zealand

The Tunnels

5–18 mMax Depth

boatEntry

66Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+12)

Planning signal91/100

Waves

0.6 m

4.3 s

Swell

0.2 m

9.1 s

Current speed

0.4 km/h

flowing toward SE

Water temperature

16.1°C

Wind

23.1 km/h

→ NW

Sea level

0.6 m

rising

WavesWatch

SwellCalm

Current speedCalm

Planning window

12:15–12:00

Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TodayWatch

Waves0.6–0.9 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature16.2°C

TomorrowChallenging

Waves1.0–1.7 mCurrent speed1.6 km/h maxWater temperature16.1°C

Tue, Sep 8Watch

Waves0.4–1.0 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature16.1°C

Wed, Sep 9Calm

Waves0.4–0.4 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature16.1°C

Next 72 hours

12:00

Waves: 0.6 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 16.1°C

18:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 16.2°C

00:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 16.1°C

06:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 1.5 km/h

Water temperature: 16.1°C

12:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 16.1°C

18:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 16.2°C

00:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 16.1°C

06:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 0.0 km/h

Water temperature: 16.0°C

12:00

Waves: 0.6 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 16.1°C

18:00

Waves: 0.5 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 16.1°C

00:00

Waves: 0.4 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 16.1°C

06:00

Waves: 0.4 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 16.0°C

Catalog depth5–18 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

Not available

Peak month

Feb 21.1°

Jan20.0°

Feb21.1°

Mar20.9°

Apr20.0°

May18.6°

Jun17.1°

Jul16.3°

Aug15.8°

Sep15.8°

Oct16.2°

Nov17.3°

Dec18.8°

Current: moderate

Typical visibility: 10 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

cavesalt Wateradvanced 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

Pettifogger

Gymnothorax prasinus

DeepLog14

Blue maomao

Scorpis violacea

DeepLog10

Saddled wrasse

Notolabrus fucicola

DeepLog9

Sandager's wrasse

Coris sandeyeri

DeepLog9

Velvet leatherjacket

Meuschenia scabra

DeepLog7

Blue-eyed triplefin

Notoclinops segmentatus

DeepLog6

Evechinus chloroticus

DeepLog6

Eagle ray

Myliobatis tenuicaudata

DeepLog5

Red scorpion-cod

Scorpaena cardinalis

DeepLog5

Variable triplefin

Forsterygion varium

DeepLog5

Bigeye

Pempheris adspersa

DeepLog4

Blue-dot triplefin

Notoclinops caerulepunctus

DeepLog4

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

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