Australia

SS Minmi

25–35 mMax Depth

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87Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+11)

Model conditions signal61/100

Waves

1.5 m

8.3 s

Swell

1.4 m

7.5 s

Current speed

1.9 km/h

flowing toward SW

Water temperature

20.2°C

Wind

6.5 km/h

→ E

Sea level

-0.3 m

rising

WavesChallenging

SwellWatch

Current speedWatch

Forecast Overview

Sat, Oct 17Challenging

Waves1.4–1.5 mCurrent speed1.9 km/h maxWater temperature20.1°C

Sun, Oct 18Challenging

Waves1.1–1.4 mCurrent speed2.1 km/h maxWater temperature20.1°C

Mon, Oct 19Watch

Waves0.9–1.1 mCurrent speed2.2 km/h maxWater temperature20.0°C

Tue, Oct 20Watch

Waves1.0–1.1 mCurrent speed1.9 km/h maxWater temperature19.9°C

Next 72 hours

20:00

Waves: 1.5 m

Current speed: 1.9 km/h

Water temperature: 20.2°C

02:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 1.5 km/h

Water temperature: 20.0°C

08:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 1.4 km/h

Water temperature: 20.1°C

14:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 1.7 km/h

Water temperature: 20.3°C

20:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 1.9 km/h

Water temperature: 20.2°C

02:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 1.5 km/h

Water temperature: 19.9°C

08:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 1.5 km/h

Water temperature: 20.0°C

14:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 1.9 km/h

Water temperature: 20.2°C

20:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 2.1 km/h

Water temperature: 20.1°C

02:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 1.5 km/h

Water temperature: 19.8°C

08:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 1.4 km/h

Water temperature: 19.8°C

14:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 1.8 km/h

Water temperature: 20.0°C

Catalog depth25–35 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 Minmi before you dive. Feeds are provided by third parties and may occasionally be offline.

3 cameras

Transport for NSW

25.7 km awayOpenStreetMap

Open

Check is getting oldLast checked 126h 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

32.6 km awayOpenStreetMap

Open

traffic

Check is getting oldLast checked 126h 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

38.2 km awayOpenStreetMap

Open

traffic

Check is getting oldLast checked 126h 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

Nudibranch

Doriprismatica atromarginata

DeepLog8

Serpent pteraeolidia

Pteraeolidia ianthina

DeepLog5

Actinia tenebrosa

DeepLog4

Dwarf cushion star

Parvulastra exigua

DeepLog4

East-Australian stripey

Microcanthus joyceae

DeepLog4

Cellana tramoserica

DeepLog3

Common seadragon

Phyllopteryx taeniolatus

DeepLog3

Goniobranchus daphne

DeepLog3

Meuschenia trachylepis

DeepLog3

Octopus

Octopus tetricus

DeepLog3

Petricia vernicina

DeepLog3

Pettifogger

Gymnothorax prasinus

DeepLog3

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

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