SS Platypus

Australia

SS Platypus

12–20 mMax Depth
boatEntry
20Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+10)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.5 m
7.1 s
Swell
0.5 m
6.5 s
Current speed
0.6 km/h
flowing toward SE
Water temperature
21.9°C
Wind
4.8 km/h
→ N
Sea level
-0.2 m
rising
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
00:15–00:00
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Forecast Overview

TodayCalm
Waves0.5–0.6 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature22.1°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.5–0.8 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature22.0°C
Fri, Oct 23Watch
Waves0.5–0.7 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature22.0°C
Next 72 hours
00:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 21.9°C
06:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 21.9°C
12:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 22.1°C
18:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 22.3°C
00:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 22.1°C
06:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 22.1°C
12:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 22.0°C
18:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 21.9°C
00:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 21.8°C
06:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 21.8°C
12:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 21.9°C
18:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 22.2°C
Catalog depth12–20 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

Apr-Oct

Peak month

Feb 26.5°

Jan26.2°
Feb26.5°
Mar25.8°
Apr24.4°
May22.8°
Jun21.6°
Jul20.4°
Aug20.0°
Sep20.6°
Oct22.1°
Nov23.7°
Dec25.1°
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
Curry sea cucumber
Stichopus herrmanni
DeepLog3
Indo-pacif. bottlenose dolphin
Tursiops aduncus
DeepLog2
Nudibranch
Phyllidia ocellata
DeepLog2
Wedge sea hare
Dolabella auricularia
DeepLog2
Blue trevally
Ferdauia ferdau
DeepLog1
Carpet anemone
Stichodactyla haddoni
DeepLog1
Chinamanfish
Symphorus nematophorus
DeepLog1
Fire worm
Chloeia flava
DeepLog1
Giant trevally
Caranx ignobilis
DeepLog1
Goldlined seabream
Rhabdosargus sarba
DeepLog1
Half-smooth golden pufferfish
Lagocephalus spadiceus
DeepLog1
Moon wrasse
Thalassoma lunare
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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