OLD Faithful

Australia

OLD Faithful

15–25 mMax Depth
boatEntry
36Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+11)

Model conditions signal71/100
Waves
1.3 m
7.7 s
Swell
1.3 m
6.3 s
Current speed
1.1 km/h
flowing toward S
Water temperature
20.6°C
Wind
5.4 km/h
→ NE
Sea level
-0.1 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Challenging
Waves1.2–1.3 mCurrent speed1.7 km/h maxWater temperature20.8°C
Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves1.2–1.3 mCurrent speed1.8 km/h maxWater temperature20.9°C
TodayChallenging
Waves1.1–1.3 mCurrent speed1.6 km/h maxWater temperature21.0°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.3–1.3 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature21.0°C
Next 72 hours
10:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 20.6°C
16:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 20.9°C
22:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 20.7°C
04:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 20.7°C
10:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 20.8°C
16:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 1.8 km/h
Water temperature: 21.2°C
22:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 1.6 km/h
Water temperature: 20.9°C
04:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 20.8°C
10:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 21.0°C
16:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 1.6 km/h
Water temperature: 21.2°C
22:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 21.1°C
04:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 21.0°C
Catalog depth15–25 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

Mar-Oct

Peak month

Feb 24.9°

Jan24.3°
Feb24.9°
Mar24.8°
Apr23.9°
May22.6°
Jun21.1°
Jul20.0°
Aug19.7°
Sep19.8°
Oct20.6°
Nov21.6°
Dec23.1°
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

wallsalt 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
Meridiastra calcar
DeepLog4
Strawberry rostanga
Rostanga arbutus
DeepLog4
Blind shark
Brachaelurus waddi
DeepLog3
East-Australian stripey
Microcanthus joyceae
DeepLog3
Actinia tenebrosa
DeepLog2
Coscinasterias muricata
DeepLog2
Eastern jumping blenny
Lepidoblennius haplodactylus
DeepLog2
Holopneustes inflatus
DeepLog2
Octopus
Octopus tetricus
DeepLog2
Ornate wobbegong
Orectolobus ornatus
DeepLog2
Pettifogger
Gymnothorax prasinus
DeepLog2
Phyllacanthus parvispinus
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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