Butterfly Bay

Australia

Butterfly Bay

10–20 mMax Depth
boatEntry
100Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+10)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.9 m
4.0 s
Swell
0.1 m
4.2 s
Current speed
1.1 km/h
flowing toward W
Water temperature
25.1°C
Wind
32.0 km/h
→ E
Sea level
0.3 m
falling
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
23:00–00:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Sat, Oct 17Watch
Waves0.8–0.9 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature25.1°C
Sun, Oct 18Watch
Waves0.6–0.8 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature25.0°C
Mon, Oct 19Watch
Waves0.7–0.9 mCurrent speed1.6 km/h maxWater temperature25.0°C
Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.7–0.9 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature25.1°C
Next 72 hours
20:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 25.1°C
02:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 24.9°C
08:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 24.8°C
14:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 25.1°C
20:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 25.1°C
02:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 24.9°C
08:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 24.9°C
14:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 25.1°C
20:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 25.1°C
02:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 25.0°C
08:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 24.9°C
14:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 25.2°C
Catalog depth10–20 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

Best window

May-Oct

Peak month

Feb 28.5°

Jan28.3°
Feb28.5°
Mar27.9°
Apr26.7°
May25.1°
Jun23.4°
Jul22.3°
Aug22.2°
Sep23.4°
Oct25.0°
Nov26.4°
Dec27.7°
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

reefsalt 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
Six-banded angelfish
Pomacanthus sexstriatus
DeepLog13
Pacific triangular butterflyfish
Chaetodon baronessa
DeepLog7
Bridled parrotfish
Scarus frenatus
DeepLog6
Crocus giant clam
Tridacna crocea
DeepLog5
Northern butterflyfish
Chaetodon rainfordi
DeepLog5
Stone coral
Acropora valida
DeepLog5
Stripey
Lutjanus carponotatus
DeepLog5
Foxface
Siganus vulpinus
DeepLog4
Pacific bullethead parrotfish
Chlorurus spilurus
DeepLog4
Parrotfish
Chlorurus microrhinos
DeepLog4
Redbreasted wrasse
Cheilinus fasciatus
DeepLog4
Two-lined monocle bream
Scolopsis bilineata
DeepLog4
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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