Fairy Grotto

Australia

Fairy Grotto

10–25 mMax Depth
boatEntry
13Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+10)

Model conditions signal71/100
Waves
1.6 m
6.4 s
Swell
1.4 m
6.1 s
Current speed
0.9 km/h
flowing toward W
Water temperature
26.2°C
Wind
28.7 km/h
→ E
Sea level
0.2 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

TodayChallenging
Waves1.6–1.6 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature26.3°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.3–1.6 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature26.4°C
Fri, Oct 23Challenging
Waves1.1–1.2 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature26.6°C
Sat, Oct 24Challenging
Waves1.1–1.1 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature26.5°C
Next 72 hours
10:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 26.2°C
16:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 26.4°C
22:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 26.3°C
04:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 26.2°C
10:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 26.3°C
16:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 26.6°C
22:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 26.4°C
04:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 26.3°C
10:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 26.4°C
16:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 26.9°C
22:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 26.6°C
04:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 26.5°C
Catalog depth10–25 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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Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Aug-Dec

Peak month

Feb 29.1°

Jan29.0°
Feb29.1°
Mar28.6°
Apr27.8°
May27.0°
Jun26.0°
Jul25.4°
Aug25.0°
Sep25.4°
Oct26.1°
Nov27.3°
Dec28.5°
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

cavesalt Wateradvanced 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
Dogtooth tuna
Gymnosarda unicolor
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Gracile lizardfish
Saurida gracilis
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Largemouth triplefin
Ucla xenogrammus
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Midnight snapper
Macolor macularis
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Minifin parrotfish
Scarus altipinnis
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Nautilus shell
Nautilus pompilius
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New-moon coral-fish
Chaetodon lineolatus
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Pacific bullethead parrotfish
Chlorurus spilurus
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Parrotfish
Chlorurus microrhinos
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Pyramid butterflyfish
Hemitaurichthys polylepis
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Red-banded grubfish
Parapercis multiplicata
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Reef manta ray
Mobula alfredi
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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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