Snapper Point

Australia

Snapper Point

18–25 mMax Depth
boatEntry
20Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+11)

Model conditions signal61/100
Waves
1.1 m
7.8 s
Swell
1.1 m
7.2 s
Current speed
1.7 km/h
flowing toward SW
Water temperature
19.2°C
Wind
15.7 km/h
→ E
Sea level
0.4 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedWatch

Forecast Overview

Sun, Oct 18Challenging
Waves1.1–1.2 mCurrent speed2.1 km/h maxWater temperature19.3°C
Mon, Oct 19Watch
Waves0.9–1.1 mCurrent speed1.9 km/h maxWater temperature19.3°C
Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.8–1.3 mCurrent speed1.7 km/h maxWater temperature19.3°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.9–1.3 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature19.1°C
Next 72 hours
13:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.7 km/h
Water temperature: 19.2°C
19:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 2.1 km/h
Water temperature: 19.4°C
01:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 19.1°C
07:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 19.1°C
13:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.6 km/h
Water temperature: 19.4°C
19:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.7 km/h
Water temperature: 19.4°C
01:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 19.2°C
07:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 19.2°C
13:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 19.4°C
19:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 1.6 km/h
Water temperature: 19.4°C
01:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 19.2°C
07:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 19.1°C
Catalog depth18–25 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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Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Mar-Jun

Peak month

Feb 22.4°

Jan21.7°
Feb22.4°
Mar22.2°
Apr21.4°
May19.9°
Jun18.4°
Jul17.0°
Aug16.6°
Sep16.8°
Oct17.6°
Nov18.9°
Dec20.4°
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

12 km · nearby observations
Meridiastra calcar
DeepLog6
White rock shell
Dicathais orbita
DeepLog4
Actinia tenebrosa
DeepLog3
Oulactis muscosa
DeepLog3
black sea urchin
Centrostephanus rodgersii
DeepLog2
Dwarf cushion star
Parvulastra exigua
DeepLog2
Purple sea urchin
Heliocidaris erythrogramma
DeepLog2
Short-tail stingray
Bathytoshia brevicaudata
DeepLog2
Austrolittorina unifasciata
DeepLog1
Bunch whale
Megaptera novaeangliae
DeepLog1
Holopneustes inflatus
DeepLog1
Indo-pacif. bottlenose dolphin
Tursiops aduncus
DeepLog1
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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