Bowen Island

Australia

Bowen Island

20–30 mMax Depth
boatEntry
71Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+11)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.9 m
5.9 s
Swell
0.6 m
5.7 s
Current speed
1.3 km/h
flowing toward SW
Water temperature
19.0°C
Wind
31.1 km/h
→ NE
Sea level
0.3 m
rising
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

TodayWatch
Waves0.8–0.9 mCurrent speed1.4 km/h maxWater temperature19.0°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves0.8–1.5 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature18.9°C
Fri, Oct 23Challenging
Waves1.2–1.4 mCurrent speed1.8 km/h maxWater temperature18.8°C
Sat, Oct 24Challenging
Waves1.0–1.3 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature18.6°C
Next 72 hours
15:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 19.0°C
21:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 19.0°C
03:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 18.8°C
09:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 18.9°C
15:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 19.1°C
21:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 18.9°C
03:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 18.7°C
09:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 18.8°C
15:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 18.9°C
21:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 1.8 km/h
Water temperature: 18.8°C
03:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 18.5°C
09:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 18.6°C
Catalog depth20–30 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

Oct-Apr

Peak month

Feb 23.1°

Jan22.3°
Feb23.1°
Mar22.9°
Apr21.8°
May20.3°
Jun19.0°
Jul17.8°
Aug17.4°
Sep17.5°
Oct18.4°
Nov19.5°
Dec21.0°
Current: mild
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

wallsalt Waterintermediate Difficulty

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
Wrasse
Notolabrus gymnogenis
DeepLog12
Red groper
Achoerodus viridis
DeepLog11
Parore
Girella tricuspidata
DeepLog6
Red morwong
Morwong fuscus
DeepLog6
Eastern pomfred
Schuettea scalaripinnis
DeepLog5
Truncate coralfish
Chelmonops truncatus
DeepLog5
Nudibranch
Doriprismatica atromarginata
DeepLog4
Sand tiger shark
Carcharias taurus
DeepLog4
Surf bream
Acanthopagrus australis
DeepLog4
Yellowtail horse mackerel
Trachurus novaezelandiae
DeepLog4
Blackspot goatfish
Parupeneus spilurus
DeepLog3
Blue-striped mullet
Upeneichthys lineatus
DeepLog3
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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Photos

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