HMCS Protector

Australia

HMCS Protector

12–22 mMax Depth
boatEntry
100Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+10)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.8 m
5.6 s
Swell
0.6 m
6.5 s
Current speed
0.6 km/h
flowing toward W
Water temperature
23.1°C
Wind
24.0 km/h
→ E
Sea level
-0.0 m
rising
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
11:00–12:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.6–0.8 mCurrent speed1.6 km/h maxWater temperature23.4°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.6–0.7 mCurrent speed1.6 km/h maxWater temperature23.6°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.7–0.8 mCurrent speed1.9 km/h maxWater temperature23.8°C
Fri, Oct 23Watch
Waves0.6–0.7 mCurrent speed1.8 km/h maxWater temperature23.7°C
Next 72 hours
10:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 23.1°C
16:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 23.5°C
22:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 23.4°C
04:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 23.3°C
10:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 23.5°C
16:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 23.9°C
22:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 23.7°C
04:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 23.6°C
10:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 23.7°C
16:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 24.0°C
22:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.6 km/h
Water temperature: 23.9°C
04:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.8 km/h
Water temperature: 23.7°C
Catalog depth12–22 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

May-Oct

Peak month

Feb 27.4°

Jan27.0°
Feb27.4°
Mar26.9°
Apr25.8°
May24.3°
Jun22.8°
Jul21.8°
Aug21.4°
Sep22.1°
Oct23.2°
Nov24.7°
Dec26.2°
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

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
Atlantic green turtle
Chelonia mydas
DeepLog8
Barred spinefoot
Siganus doliatus
DeepLog7
Spangled emperor
Lethrinus nebulosus
DeepLog6
Blackeye thicklip
Hemigymnus melapterus
DeepLog5
Blacktip reef shark
Carcharhinus melanopterus
DeepLog5
Small giant clam
Tridacna maxima
DeepLog5
Broad cowtail ray
Pastinachus ater
DeepLog4
Longfin grouper
Epinephelus quoyanus
DeepLog4
Blue-barred parrotfish
Scarus ghobban
DeepLog3
Butterflyfish
Chaetodon melannotus
DeepLog3
Caretta atlantic loggerhead
Caretta caretta
DeepLog3
Great hammerhead
Sphyrna mokarran
DeepLog3
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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