Bicheno Bay

Australia

Bicheno Bay

3–18 mMax Depth
shoreEntry
39Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+11)

Model conditions signal81/100
Waves
1.0 m
5.3 s
Swell
0.6 m
5.3 s
Current speed
0.6 km/h
flowing toward S
Water temperature
14.6°C
Wind
20.3 km/h
→ NE
Sea level
0.0 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Challenging
Waves1.0–1.3 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature14.7°C
Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves1.0–1.4 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature14.7°C
TodayChallenging
Waves0.9–1.3 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature15.0°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.8–1.0 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature15.0°C
Next 72 hours
11:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 14.6°C
17:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 14.8°C
23:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 14.7°C
05:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 14.6°C
11:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 14.7°C
17:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 14.9°C
23:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 14.8°C
05:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 14.8°C
11:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 15.0°C
17:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 15.2°C
23:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 15.0°C
05:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 14.9°C
Catalog depth3–18 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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Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

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Peak month

Feb 18.2°

Jan17.3°
Feb18.2°
Mar18.0°
Apr16.7°
May15.2°
Jun13.8°
Jul13.1°
Aug12.6°
Sep12.6°
Oct13.1°
Nov14.3°
Dec15.9°
Current: mild
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

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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
Common seadragon
Phyllopteryx taeniolatus
DeepLog9
Meridiastra calcar
DeepLog5
Sypharochiton pelliserpentis
DeepLog5
Phlyctenanthus australis
DeepLog4
Actinia tenebrosa
DeepLog3
Australian swellshark
Cephaloscyllium laticeps
DeepLog2
Austrolittorina unifasciata
DeepLog2
Bedeva vinosa
DeepLog2
Cominella lineolata
DeepLog2
Gastropods
Patelloida alticostata
DeepLog2
Portuguese oyster
Magallana gigas
DeepLog2
Pot-bellied seahorse
Hippocampus abdominalis
DeepLog2
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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