Rapid Bay Jetty

Australia

Rapid Bay Jetty

3–15 mMax Depth
shoreEntry
60Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+10:30)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.7 m
4.2 s
Swell
0.2 m
5.3 s
Current speed
1.4 km/h
flowing toward SE
Water temperature
16.9°C
Wind
17.9 km/h
→ NE
Sea level
0.3 m
falling
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
10:15–09:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Watch
Waves0.3–0.8 mCurrent speed1.4 km/h maxWater temperature17.2°C
Tue, Oct 20Calm
Waves0.3–0.5 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature17.5°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.5–0.6 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature17.5°C
TomorrowCalm
Waves0.4–0.5 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature17.4°C
Next 72 hours
09:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 16.9°C
15:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 17.3°C
21:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 17.3°C
03:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 17.2°C
09:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 17.2°C
15:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 18.1°C
21:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 17.5°C
03:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 17.3°C
09:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 17.3°C
15:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 17.7°C
21:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 17.6°C
03:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 17.4°C
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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Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Oct-Apr

Peak month

Feb 20.1°

Jan19.6°
Feb20.1°
Mar19.5°
Apr18.4°
May17.0°
Jun15.4°
Jul14.2°
Aug13.7°
Sep14.0°
Oct15.1°
Nov16.5°
Dec18.0°
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

shoresalt 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

12 km · nearby observations
Moonlighter
Tilodon sexfasciatus
DeepLog10
Magpie perch
Pseudogoniistius nigripes
DeepLog8
Orangespotted wrasse
Notolabrus parilus
DeepLog7
Truncate coralfish
Chelmonops curiosus
DeepLog7
Coscinasterias muricata
DeepLog6
Dusky morwong
Dactylophora nigricans
DeepLog6
Ornate cowfish
Aracana ornata
DeepLog6
Red spangled sea-perch
Hypoplectrodes nigroruber
DeepLog6
Tubemouth
Siphonognathus argyrophanes
DeepLog6
Yellow-striped leatherjacket
Meuschenia flavolineata
DeepLog6
Blue-lined leatherjacket
Meuschenia galii
DeepLog5
Bridled leatherjacket
Acanthaluteres spilomelanurus
DeepLog5
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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