The Nobbies

Australia

The Nobbies

5–25 mMax Depth
boatEntry
19Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+11)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.8 m
10.7 s
Swell
0.6 m
10.3 s
Current speed
1.5 km/h
flowing toward W
Water temperature
15.6°C
Wind
14.8 km/h
→ SE
Sea level
-0.7 m
falling
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
20:00–21:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Sat, Oct 17Watch
Waves0.7–0.8 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature15.4°C
Sun, Oct 18Watch
Waves0.6–0.8 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature15.7°C
Mon, Oct 19Challenging
Waves0.8–1.3 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature15.7°C
Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves1.1–1.4 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature15.8°C
Next 72 hours
20:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 15.6°C
02:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 15.3°C
08:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 15.4°C
14:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 16.0°C
20:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 16.0°C
02:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 15.5°C
08:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 15.5°C
14:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 15.8°C
20:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 16.0°C
02:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 15.8°C
08:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 15.7°C
14:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 15.8°C
Catalog depth5–25 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 18.9°

Jan18.2°
Feb18.9°
Mar18.4°
Apr17.1°
May15.7°
Jun14.4°
Jul13.4°
Aug12.9°
Sep13.1°
Oct13.9°
Nov15.2°
Dec16.7°
Current: moderate
Typical visibility: 10 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

reefsalt 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
Tasmanian fur seal
Arctocephalus pusillus
DeepLog4
Austrolittorina unifasciata
DeepLog2
Cellana tramoserica
DeepLog2
Lunella undulata
DeepLog2
Pacific bottlenose dolphin
Tursiops truncatus
DeepLog2
Bembicium nanum
DeepLog1
Cabestana tabulata
DeepLog1
Cominella lineolata
DeepLog1
Dwarf cushion star
Parvulastra exigua
DeepLog1
Gastropods
Patelloida alticostata
DeepLog1
Haliotis scalaris
DeepLog1
Long-beaked common dolphin
Delphinus delphis
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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