Penguin Island

Australia

Penguin Island

0.3–0.5 mMax Depth
boatEntry
76Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+8)

Planning signal62/100
Waves
1.7 m
9.0 s
Swell
1.5 m
7.8 s
Current speed
0.2 km/h
flowing toward N
Water temperature
17.5°C
Wind
14.3 km/h
→ SE
Sea level
0.4 m
WavesChallenging
SwellChallenging
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.7–2.3 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature17.4°C
Mon, Sep 7Challenging
Waves1.8–2.0 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature17.3°C
Tue, Sep 8Challenging
Waves1.6–1.8 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature17.2°C
Wed, Sep 9Challenging
Waves1.7–1.7 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature17.2°C
Next 72 hours
01:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 17.5°C
07:00
Waves: 2.3 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 17.4°C
13:00
Waves: 2.1 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 17.4°C
19:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 17.3°C
01:00
Waves: 2.0 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 17.2°C
07:00
Waves: 2.0 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 17.1°C
13:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 17.4°C
19:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 17.4°C
01:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 17.2°C
07:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 17.1°C
13:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 17.3°C
19:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 17.3°C
Catalog depth0.3–0.5 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 22.3°

Jan21.8°
Feb22.3°
Mar22.3°
Apr22.0°
May21.6°
Jun20.7°
Jul19.8°
Aug19.1°
Sep18.5°
Oct18.7°
Nov19.6°
Dec20.8°
Current: mild
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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Gladius drummer
Kyphosus gladius
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Lunella torquata
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Orangespotted wrasse
Notolabrus parilus
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Quoy's bubble
Bulla quoyii
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Redlip morwong
Goniistius rubrolabiatus
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Sabia australis
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White-capped sea lion
Neophoca cinerea
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Chromodoris westraliensis
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Eagle ray
Myliobatis tenuicaudata
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Liolophura hirtosa
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Moonlighter
Tilodon sexfasciatus
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These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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Photos

Penguin Island photo 2
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