Australia

Lonsdale Arches

16–18 mMax Depth

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5Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+10)

Planning signal62/100

Waves

2.0 m

9.1 s

Swell

1.6 m

6.8 s

Current speed

0.3 km/h

flowing toward SW

Water temperature

13.7°C

Wind

16.8 km/h

→ W

Sea level

0.3 m

falling

WavesChallenging

SwellChallenging

Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

TomorrowChallenging

Waves1.3–2.1 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature13.9°C

Mon, Sep 7Challenging

Waves1.2–1.5 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature13.8°C

Tue, Sep 8Challenging

Waves1.3–1.9 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature13.8°C

Wed, Sep 9Challenging

Waves2.0–2.6 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature13.8°C

Next 72 hours

08:00

Waves: 2.1 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 13.7°C

14:00

Waves: 1.6 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 14.0°C

20:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 13.9°C

02:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 13.8°C

08:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 13.8°C

14:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 0.7 km/h

Water temperature: 13.9°C

20:00

Waves: 1.5 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 13.8°C

02:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 13.8°C

08:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 13.8°C

14:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 13.9°C

20:00

Waves: 1.7 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 13.8°C

02:00

Waves: 2.1 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 13.8°C

Catalog depth16–18 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

Nov-Apr

Peak month

Feb 19.3°

Jan18.5°

Feb19.3°

Mar18.8°

Apr17.2°

May15.7°

Jun14.2°

Jul13.0°

Aug12.6°

Sep12.9°

Oct14.0°

Nov15.4°

Dec17.0°

Current: moderate

Typical visibility: 7.5 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

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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

Austrolittorina unifasciata

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Chlorodiloma odontis

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Cominella lineolata

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Orange-barred mexichromis

Mexichromis macropus

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White rock shell

Dicathais orbita

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Silver Gull

Larus novaehollandiae

Nearby OBIS observations17

Australasian gannet

Morus serrator

Nearby OBIS observations11

Phyllospora comosa

Nearby OBIS observations9

Plocamium angustum

Nearby OBIS observations9

Zonaria turneriana

Nearby OBIS observations9

Jania rosea

Nearby OBIS observations7

Crested tern

Sterna bergii

Nearby OBIS observations6

These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.

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