Terrigal Haven

Australia

Terrigal Haven

7–12 mMax Depth
shoreEntry
63Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+11)

Model conditions signal81/100
Waves
0.9 m
7.3 s
Swell
0.8 m
6.2 s
Current speed
0.7 km/h
flowing toward S
Water temperature
19.8°C
Wind
1.4 km/h
→ SW
Sea level
-0.2 m
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Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Watch
Waves0.9–1.0 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature20.0°C
Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.9–1.1 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature19.8°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.9–1.2 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature19.7°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.1–1.2 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature19.5°C
Next 72 hours
07:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 19.8°C
13:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 20.0°C
19:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 20.1°C
01:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 19.8°C
07:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 19.7°C
13:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 19.9°C
19:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 19.9°C
01:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 19.6°C
07:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 19.6°C
13:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 19.8°C
19:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 19.9°C
01:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 19.6°C
Catalog depth7–12 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 23.3°

Jan22.8°
Feb23.3°
Mar23.2°
Apr22.4°
May21.0°
Jun19.6°
Jul18.7°
Aug18.2°
Sep18.4°
Oct19.2°
Nov20.1°
Dec21.3°
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.

Nearby live cameras

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

2 cameras

Transport for NSW

32.5 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open

traffic

Check is getting oldLast checked 162h 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

42.6 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open
Check is getting oldLast checked 162h 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

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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
Sand tiger shark
Carcharias taurus
DeepLog25
Common stingaree
Trygonoptera testacea
DeepLog17
Red groper
Achoerodus viridis
DeepLog11
Pettifogger
Gymnothorax prasinus
DeepLog8
East-Australian stripey
Microcanthus joyceae
DeepLog7
Blue-striped mullet
Upeneichthys lineatus
DeepLog6
Eagle ray
Myliobatis tenuicaudata
DeepLog6
Girdled parma
Parma unifasciata
DeepLog6
Old wife
Enoplosus armatus
DeepLog6
Australian mado
Atypichthys strigatus
DeepLog5
Red morwong
Morwong fuscus
DeepLog5
Eastern hulafish
Trachinops taeniatus
DeepLog4
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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