Australia

Smugglers Cave

8–20 mMax Depth

shoreEntry

45Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+11)

Model conditions signal71/100

Waves

1.1 m

7.8 s

Swell

1.0 m

6.9 s

Current speed

1.5 km/h

flowing toward SW

Water temperature

19.7°C

Wind

14.8 km/h

→ NE

Sea level

0.1 m

falling

WavesChallenging

SwellWatch

Current speedCalm

Planning window

06:00–07:00

Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Sun, Oct 18Challenging

Waves1.1–1.1 mCurrent speed1.7 km/h maxWater temperature19.5°C

Mon, Oct 19Watch

Waves0.9–1.1 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature19.3°C

Tue, Oct 20Watch

Waves0.8–1.2 mCurrent speed1.6 km/h maxWater temperature18.9°C

TodayWatch

Waves0.8–1.2 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature18.8°C

Next 72 hours

16:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 1.7 km/h

Water temperature: 19.7°C

22:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 1.2 km/h

Water temperature: 19.4°C

04:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 19.1°C

10:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 19.3°C

16:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 1.5 km/h

Water temperature: 19.4°C

22:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 1.1 km/h

Water temperature: 19.1°C

04:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 0.7 km/h

Water temperature: 18.9°C

10:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 19.0°C

16:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 1.6 km/h

Water temperature: 19.0°C

22:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 1.5 km/h

Water temperature: 18.9°C

04:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 1.1 km/h

Water temperature: 18.7°C

10:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 18.8°C

Catalog depth8–20 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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Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Nov-Apr

Peak month

Feb 23.1°

Jan22.3°

Feb23.1°

Mar22.9°

Apr21.8°

May20.3°

Jun19.0°

Jul17.8°

Aug17.4°

Sep17.5°

Oct18.4°

Nov19.5°

Dec21.0°

Current: mild

Typical visibility: 10 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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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

Serpent pteraeolidia

Pteraeolidia ianthina

DeepLog5

Bennett's hypselodoris

Hypselodoris bennetti

DeepLog4

Kapala stingaree

Urolophus kapalensis

DeepLog3

Old wife

Enoplosus armatus

DeepLog3

Porae

Nemadactylus douglasii

DeepLog3

Cutribbon wrasse

Stethojulis interrupta

DeepLog2

Maori Elysia

Elysia maoria

DeepLog2

Port Jackson shark

Heterodontus portusjacksoni

DeepLog2

Southern fiddler

Trygonorrhina fasciata

DeepLog2

Variable aphelodoris

Aphelodoris varia

DeepLog2

White-ear

Parma microlepis

DeepLog2

Yellow-striped leatherjacket

Meuschenia flavolineata

DeepLog2

These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.

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