Dorothy H. Sterling

Australia

Dorothy H. Sterling

18–25 mMax Depth
boatEntry
7Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+9:30)

Planning signal71/100
Waves
1.1 m
6.5 s
Swell
0.9 m
4.3 s
Current speed
0.8 km/h
flowing toward NE
Water temperature
15.2°C
Wind
9.2 km/h
→ SW
Sea level
-0.4 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm
Planning window
05:0006:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TomorrowWatch
Waves0.4–1.1 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature15.3°C
Mon, Sep 7Calm
Waves0.4–0.5 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature15.4°C
Tue, Sep 8Calm
Waves0.3–0.5 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature15.5°C
Wed, Sep 9Watch
Waves0.5–0.5 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature15.4°C
Next 72 hours
01:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 15.2°C
07:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 15.1°C
13:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 15.5°C
19:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 15.4°C
01:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 15.2°C
07:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 15.2°C
13:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 15.5°C
19:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 15.5°C
01:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 15.4°C
07:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 15.2°C
13:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 15.8°C
19:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 15.7°C
Catalog depth18–25 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

Nov-Apr

Peak month

Feb 21.9°

Jan21.4°
Feb21.9°
Mar21.2°
Apr19.3°
May17.2°
Jun15.0°
Jul13.4°
Aug13.0°
Sep14.0°
Oct15.8°
Nov17.9°
Dec19.8°
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

wrecksalt Waterintermediate Difficulty

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
Scallop
Scaeochlamys livida
DeepLog2
Bivalve
Brachidontes ustulatus
DeepLog1
Cobbler
Cnidoglanis macrocephalus
DeepLog1
Portuguese oyster
Magallana gigas
DeepLog1
Quoy's bubble
Bulla quoyii
DeepLog1
Scaly-armed brittlestar
Amphipholis squamata
DeepLog1
Spotted sillago
Sillaginodes punctatus
DeepLog1
Silver Gull
Larus novaehollandiae
Nearby OBIS observations27
Little Black Cormorant
Phalacrocorax sulcirostris
Nearby OBIS observations14
Little Pied Cormorant
Phalacrocorax melanoleucos
Nearby OBIS observations9
Pied Cormorant
Phalacrocorax varius
Nearby OBIS observations9
Aracana ornata
Nearby OBIS observations8
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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