South Australia   Rapid Bay Jetty

Australia

South Australia Rapid Bay Jetty

7–10 mMax Depth
shoreEntry
1Species

Conditions Summary

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

Model conditions signal100/100
Waves
0.3 m
5.3 s
Swell
0.1 m
6.5 s
Current speed
0.3 km/h
flowing toward SW
Water temperature
17.4°C
Wind
15.7 km/h
→ SE
Sea level
-0.1 m
falling
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
19:30–19:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Sat, Oct 17Calm
Waves0.3–0.3 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature17.1°C
Sun, Oct 18Calm
Waves0.2–0.5 mCurrent speed1.9 km/h maxWater temperature17.1°C
Mon, Oct 19Watch
Waves0.3–0.8 mCurrent speed1.4 km/h maxWater temperature17.3°C
Tue, Oct 20Calm
Waves0.3–0.5 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature17.6°C
Next 72 hours
19:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 17.4°C
01:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 16.7°C
07:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 16.5°C
13:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 17.3°C
19:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 17.8°C
01:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 17.2°C
07:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 16.8°C
13:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 17.3°C
19:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 17.7°C
01:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 17.5°C
07:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 17.3°C
13:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 17.9°C
Catalog depth7–10 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

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

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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
Common seadragon
Phyllopteryx taeniolatus
DeepLog1
Macrocystis pyrifera
Nearby OBIS observations17
Ecklonia radiata
Nearby OBIS observations10
Undaria pinnatifida
Nearby OBIS observations8
Amphibolis antarctica
Nearby OBIS observations7
Paraplesiops meleagris
Nearby OBIS observations7
Phycodurus eques
Nearby OBIS observations7
Pseudogoniistius nigripes
Nearby OBIS observations7
Austrolabrus maculatus
Nearby OBIS observations6
Chelmonops curiosus
Nearby OBIS observations6
Enoplosus armatus
Nearby OBIS observations6
Parequula melbournensis
Nearby OBIS observations5
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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