Long Bay

Australia

Long Bay

3–10 mMax Depth
shoreEntry
11Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+11)

Model conditions signal81/100
Waves
0.9 m
7.0 s
Swell
0.8 m
5.5 s
Current speed
2.1 km/h
flowing toward S
Water temperature
20.1°C
Wind
12.6 km/h
→ E
Sea level
-0.2 m
rising
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedWatch

Forecast Overview

TodayWatch
Waves0.9–1.0 mCurrent speed2.2 km/h maxWater temperature20.2°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.0–1.7 mCurrent speed2.4 km/h maxWater temperature19.9°C
Fri, Oct 23Challenging
Waves1.3–1.5 mCurrent speed2.8 km/h maxWater temperature19.6°C
Sat, Oct 24Challenging
Waves1.1–1.4 mCurrent speed2.5 km/h maxWater temperature19.4°C
Next 72 hours
11:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.9 km/h
Water temperature: 20.1°C
17:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 2.2 km/h
Water temperature: 20.3°C
23:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 2.0 km/h
Water temperature: 20.1°C
05:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 19.9°C
11:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 2.1 km/h
Water temperature: 19.9°C
17:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 2.4 km/h
Water temperature: 19.9°C
23:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 2.0 km/h
Water temperature: 19.7°C
05:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 1.8 km/h
Water temperature: 19.5°C
11:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 2.2 km/h
Water temperature: 19.6°C
17:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 2.6 km/h
Water temperature: 19.7°C
23:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 2.5 km/h
Water temperature: 19.4°C
05:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 2.0 km/h
Water temperature: 19.3°C
Catalog depth3–10 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

Feb-Jun

Peak month

Feb 23.3°

Jan22.8°
Feb23.3°
Mar23.2°
Apr22.3°
May21.0°
Jun19.6°
Jul18.6°
Aug18.1°
Sep18.3°
Oct19.2°
Nov20.1°
Dec21.4°
Current: mild
Typical visibility: 8 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.

Nearby live cameras

Check the water around Long Bay before you dive. Feeds are provided by third parties and may occasionally be offline.

3 cameras

Transport for NSW

22.5 km awayOpenStreetMap
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Check is getting oldLast checked 43h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Public feedCatalogued Oct 19, 2026

Transport for NSW

29 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open

traffic

Check is getting oldLast checked 43h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Public feedCatalogued Oct 19, 2026

Transport for NSW

36.6 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open

traffic

Check is getting oldLast checked 43h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Public feedCatalogued Oct 19, 2026

Live availability is controlled by each camera provider. Use the feed as a quick surface check and confirm current conditions with a local dive operator.

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Dive Types

shoresalt Waterbeginner 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
Octopus
Octopus tetricus
DeepLog2
Bluespine unicornfish
Naso unicornis
DeepLog1
Monetaria caputserpentis
DeepLog1
Pigmy leatherjacket
Brachaluteres jacksonianus
DeepLog1
Red groper
Achoerodus viridis
DeepLog1
Reef triggerfish
Rhinecanthus rectangulus
DeepLog1
Speckled butterflyfish
Chaetodon citrinellus
DeepLog1
Sunburst butterflyfish
Chaetodon kleinii
DeepLog1
Threadfin butterflyfish
Chaetodon auriga
DeepLog1
Yellow boxfish
Ostracion cubicum
DeepLog1
Yellowtail horse mackerel
Trachurus novaezelandiae
DeepLog1
Candidatus Pelagibacter
Nearby OBIS observations19
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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