Mackerel bay

Australia

Mackerel bay

10–20 mMax Depth
boatEntry
62Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+10)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.8 m
3.7 s
Swell
0.1 m
3.3 s
Current speed
1.1 km/h
flowing toward W
Water temperature
25.2°C
Wind
37.9 km/h
→ E
Sea level
0.8 m
falling
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
20:00–21:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Sat, Oct 17Watch
Waves0.7–0.8 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature25.1°C
Sun, Oct 18Watch
Waves0.5–0.7 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature25.1°C
Mon, Oct 19Watch
Waves0.6–0.8 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature25.0°C
Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.6–0.7 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature25.0°C
Next 72 hours
19:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 25.2°C
01:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 25.0°C
07:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 25.0°C
13:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 25.1°C
19:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 25.1°C
01:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 25.0°C
07:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 24.9°C
13:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 25.0°C
19:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 25.1°C
01:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 24.9°C
07:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 24.9°C
13:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 25.0°C
Catalog depth10–20 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

Jun-Nov

Peak month

Feb 28.5°

Jan28.3°
Feb28.5°
Mar27.9°
Apr26.7°
May25.1°
Jun23.4°
Jul22.3°
Aug22.2°
Sep23.4°
Oct25.0°
Nov26.4°
Dec27.7°
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

reefsalt 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
Spiny chromis
Acanthochromis polyacanthus
DeepLog6
Atlantic green turtle
Chelonia mydas
DeepLog5
Lemon damsel
Pomacentrus moluccensis
DeepLog4
Australian gregory
Plectroglyphidodon apicalis
DeepLog2
Blacktip reef shark
Carcharhinus melanopterus
DeepLog2
Copperband butterflyfish
Chelmon rostratus
DeepLog2
Crocus giant clam
Tridacna crocea
DeepLog2
Epaulette shark
Hemiscyllium ocellatum
DeepLog2
Nardoa novaecaledoniae
DeepLog2
Painted sweetlips
Diagramma labiosum
DeepLog2
Red-and-black anemonefish
Amphiprion melanopus
DeepLog2
Rivulated parrotfish
Scarus rivulatus
DeepLog2
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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