Cape Schank

Australia

Cape Schank

15–28 mMax Depth
shoreEntry
17Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+11)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.7 m
10.4 s
Swell
0.6 m
10.3 s
Current speed
0.4 km/h
flowing toward SE
Water temperature
16.2°C
Wind
9.6 km/h
→ NW
Sea level
0.5 m
falling
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
16:30–16:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Sun, Oct 18Watch
Waves0.6–0.7 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature16.0°C
Mon, Oct 19Challenging
Waves0.8–1.3 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature15.6°C
Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves1.1–1.4 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature15.8°C
TodayChallenging
Waves1.1–1.2 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature16.1°C
Next 72 hours
16:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 16.1°C
22:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 15.8°C
04:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 15.5°C
10:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 15.4°C
16:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 15.7°C
22:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 15.7°C
04:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 15.6°C
10:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 15.6°C
16:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 15.9°C
22:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 15.9°C
04:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 15.9°C
10:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 16.0°C
Catalog depth15–28 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

Nov-Apr

Peak month

Feb 19.6°

Jan18.9°
Feb19.6°
Mar19.0°
Apr17.4°
May15.6°
Jun13.9°
Jul12.7°
Aug12.2°
Sep12.7°
Oct14.0°
Nov15.7°
Dec17.4°
Current: mild
Typical visibility: 7.5 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
Bunch whale
Megaptera novaeangliae
DeepLog8
Dwarf cushion star
Parvulastra exigua
DeepLog7
Lunella undulata
DeepLog4
White rock shell
Dicathais orbita
DeepLog4
Actinia tenebrosa
DeepLog3
Austrolittorina unifasciata
DeepLog2
Bembicium nanum
DeepLog2
Cellana tramoserica
DeepLog2
Cominella lineolata
DeepLog2
Ischnochiton australis
DeepLog2
Siphonaria diemenensis
DeepLog2
Gastropods
Patelloida alticostata
DeepLog1
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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