Butterfly Bay

Australia

Butterfly Bay

10–20 mMax Depth
boatEntry
100Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+10)

Planning signal100/100
Waves
0.2 m
3.0 s
Swell
0.2 m
2.4 s
Current speed
1.2 km/h
flowing toward NW
Water temperature
22.3°C
Wind
12.8 km/h
→ SE
Sea level
-0.4 m
falling
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
10:1510:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TodayCalm
Waves0.2–0.3 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature22.5°C
TomorrowCalm
Waves0.1–0.2 mCurrent speed1.8 km/h maxWater temperature22.6°C
Tue, Sep 8Watch
Waves0.2–0.5 mCurrent speed2.2 km/h maxWater temperature22.7°C
Wed, Sep 9Calm
Waves0.4–0.5 mCurrent speed2.4 km/h maxWater temperature22.7°C
Next 72 hours
10:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 22.3°C
16:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 22.6°C
22:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 22.5°C
04:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 22.4°C
10:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 22.5°C
16:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 22.8°C
22:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 22.6°C
04:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 22.5°C
10:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 22.6°C
16:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 22.9°C
22:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 22.8°C
04:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 1.7 km/h
Water temperature: 22.7°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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Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

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

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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
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.
DeepLog + OBIS

Photos

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