Australia
Michaelmas Cay
3–15 mMax Depth
boatEntry
97Species
Conditions Summary
Model forecast · local time (GMT+10)
Model conditions signal81/100
Waves
1.0 m
5.5 s
Swell
0.8 m
5.7 s
Current speed
0.9 km/h
flowing toward NW
Water temperature
25.6°C
Wind
24.9 km/h
→ SE
Sea level
0.1 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
16:00–17:00
Calmest model window
Forecast Overview
Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.9–1.0 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature25.7°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.7–0.9 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature25.7°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.5–0.7 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature26.0°C
Fri, Oct 23Watch
Waves0.5–0.5 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature25.9°C
Next 72 hours
Catalog depth3–15 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-Oct
Peak month
Feb 29.0°
Jan28.9°
Feb29.0°
Mar28.4°
Apr27.4°
May26.0°
Jun24.8°
Jul24.1°
Aug24.1°
Sep24.9°
Oct26.0°
Nov27.2°
Dec28.4°
Current: mild
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 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
Staghorn damselfish
Amblyglyphidodon curacao
DeepLog7
Blackbarred wrasse
Thalassoma nigrofasciatum
DeepLog5
Minifin parrotfish
Scarus altipinnis
DeepLog5
Moon wrasse
Thalassoma lunare
DeepLog5
Pacific longnose parrotfish
Hipposcarus longiceps
DeepLog5
Blackeye thicklip
Hemigymnus melapterus
DeepLog4
Bridled parrotfish
Scarus frenatus
DeepLog4
Lemon damsel
Pomacentrus moluccensis
DeepLog4
Moon wrasse
Thalassoma hardwicke
DeepLog4
Pacific triangular butterflyfish
Chaetodon baronessa
DeepLog4
Parrotfish
Chlorurus microrhinos
DeepLog4
Redfin butterflyfish
Chaetodon lunulatus
DeepLog4
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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