Australia

SS Merimbula

15–32 mMax Depth

boatEntry

68Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+11)

Model conditions signal91/100

Waves

0.8 m

6.8 s

Swell

0.8 m

5.3 s

Current speed

0.4 km/h

flowing toward SW

Water temperature

19.0°C

Wind

7.2 km/h

→ W

Sea level

-0.1 m

falling

WavesWatch

SwellCalm

Current speedCalm

Planning window

05:15–05:00

Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Watch

Waves0.7–0.9 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature19.1°C

Tue, Oct 20Watch

Waves0.7–1.1 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature19.0°C

TodayWatch

Waves0.7–1.0 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature18.9°C

TomorrowWatch

Waves0.8–0.8 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature18.8°C

Next 72 hours

05:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 19.0°C

11:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 19.1°C

17:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 19.3°C

23:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 19.0°C

05:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 18.9°C

11:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 19.0°C

17:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 19.1°C

23:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 18.9°C

05:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 18.8°C

11:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 18.9°C

17:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 19.1°C

23:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 1.1 km/h

Water temperature: 18.9°C

Catalog depth15–32 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

Nov-May

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: 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.

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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

Nudibranch

Doriprismatica atromarginata

DeepLog5

Wrasse

Notolabrus gymnogenis

DeepLog5

Smooth toadfish

Tetractenos glaber

DeepLog4

Yellowtail horse mackerel

Trachurus novaezelandiae

DeepLog4

Australian mado

Atypichthys strigatus

DeepLog3

Common stingaree

Trygonoptera testacea

DeepLog3

Macpherson's phyllodesmium

Phyllodesmium macphersonae

DeepLog3

Octopus

Octopus tetricus

DeepLog3

Rose petal bubble

Hydatina physis

DeepLog3

Bennett's hypselodoris

Hypselodoris bennetti

DeepLog2

Patrician wrasse

Pictilabrus laticlavius

DeepLog2

Rainbow-fish

Ophthalmolepis lineolata

DeepLog2

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

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