SS Goolgwai

Australia

SS Goolgwai

20–30 mMax Depth
boatEntry
66Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+11)

Model conditions signal61/100
Waves
1.3 m
8.3 s
Swell
1.3 m
7.3 s
Current speed
1.9 km/h
flowing toward SW
Water temperature
20.3°C
Wind
13.5 km/h
→ E
Sea level
0.2 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedWatch

Forecast Overview

Sat, Oct 17Challenging
Waves1.3–1.3 mCurrent speed1.8 km/h maxWater temperature20.2°C
Sun, Oct 18Challenging
Waves1.0–1.3 mCurrent speed2.1 km/h maxWater temperature20.2°C
Mon, Oct 19Watch
Waves0.8–1.0 mCurrent speed2.6 km/h maxWater temperature20.2°C
Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.9–0.9 mCurrent speed2.2 km/h maxWater temperature20.1°C
Next 72 hours
15:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 1.7 km/h
Water temperature: 20.2°C
21:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 1.7 km/h
Water temperature: 20.1°C
03:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 20.0°C
09:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 20.1°C
15:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.8 km/h
Water temperature: 20.4°C
21:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 2.1 km/h
Water temperature: 20.2°C
03:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.7 km/h
Water temperature: 20.0°C
09:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 20.2°C
15:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 2.2 km/h
Water temperature: 20.4°C
21:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 2.4 km/h
Water temperature: 20.2°C
03:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.8 km/h
Water temperature: 20.0°C
09:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.7 km/h
Water temperature: 20.1°C
Catalog depth20–30 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 23.3°

Jan22.8°
Feb23.3°
Mar23.2°
Apr22.3°
May21.0°
Jun19.6°
Jul18.6°
Aug18.1°
Sep18.3°
Oct19.2°
Nov20.1°
Dec21.4°
Current: moderate
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.

Nearby live cameras

Check the water around SS Goolgwai before you dive. Feeds are provided by third parties and may occasionally be offline.

3 cameras

Transport for NSW

22.4 km awayOpenStreetMap
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Check is getting oldLast checked 121h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

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Public feedCatalogued Oct 12, 2026

Transport for NSW

28.8 km awayOpenStreetMap
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traffic

Check is getting oldLast checked 121h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Public feedCatalogued Oct 12, 2026

Transport for NSW

36.7 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open

traffic

Check is getting oldLast checked 121h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Public feedCatalogued Oct 12, 2026

Live availability is controlled by each camera provider. Use the feed as a quick surface check and confirm current conditions with a local dive operator.

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Dive Types

wrecksalt Waterintermediate 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
Dolabrifera brazieri
DeepLog25
Dwarf cushion star
Parvulastra exigua
DeepLog10
Aplysia argus
DeepLog7
Sypharochiton pelliserpentis
DeepLog6
Blackspot goatfish
Parupeneus spilurus
DeepLog5
Southern fiddler
Trygonorrhina fasciata
DeepLog5
Rose petal bubble
Hydatina physis
DeepLog4
Actinia tenebrosa
DeepLog3
By the wind sailor
Velella velella
DeepLog3
Cellana tramoserica
DeepLog3
East-Australian stripey
Microcanthus joyceae
DeepLog3
Red morwong
Morwong fuscus
DeepLog3
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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SS Goolgwai photo 4
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