G.Ward Cole

Australia

G.Ward Cole

boatEntry
20Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+10)

Planning signal91/100
Waves
0.5 m
6.0 s
Swell
0.5 m
4.5 s
Current speed
0.3 km/h
flowing toward NE
Water temperature
12.8°C
Wind
3.0 km/h
→ N
Sea level
-0.6 m
falling
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
10:1510:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TodayWatch
Waves0.4–0.9 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature13.1°C
TomorrowCalm
Waves0.3–0.9 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature13.0°C
Tue, Sep 8Watch
Waves0.2–1.1 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature12.9°C
Wed, Sep 9Watch
Waves0.5–0.9 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature12.8°C
Next 72 hours
10:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 12.8°C
16:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 13.3°C
22:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 12.9°C
04:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 12.9°C
10:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 12.8°C
16:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 13.3°C
22:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 12.9°C
04:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 12.8°C
10:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 12.8°C
16:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 13.0°C
22:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 12.9°C
04:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 12.8°C
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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Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Nov-Apr

Peak month

Feb 18.4°

Jan17.4°
Feb18.4°
Mar18.2°
Apr16.8°
May15.4°
Jun13.9°
Jul12.7°
Aug11.9°
Sep12.0°
Oct12.8°
Nov14.3°
Dec15.9°
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
Meridiastra calcar
DeepLog12
Lunella undulata
DeepLog6
Actinia tenebrosa
DeepLog5
Dwarf cushion star
Parvulastra exigua
DeepLog4
Australian swellshark
Cephaloscyllium laticeps
DeepLog3
Red-spotted gurnard perch
Neosebastes scorpaenoides
DeepLog3
Bembicium nanum
DeepLog2
Cominella lineolata
DeepLog2
Rotfish
Notolabrus tetricus
DeepLog2
Australian salmon
Arripis trutta
DeepLog1
Chlorodiloma odontis
DeepLog1
Conus anemone
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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