The Pinnicles

Australia

The Pinnicles

30–42 mMax Depth
boatEntry
40Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+11)

Model conditions signal71/100
Waves
1.3 m
8.3 s
Swell
1.3 m
7.2 s
Current speed
0.6 km/h
flowing toward S
Water temperature
20.5°C
Wind
9.5 km/h
→ E
Sea level
-0.3 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Sat, Oct 17Challenging
Waves1.3–1.3 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature20.4°C
Sun, Oct 18Challenging
Waves1.1–1.3 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature20.5°C
Mon, Oct 19Watch
Waves0.9–1.1 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature20.4°C
Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.9–1.0 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature20.5°C
Next 72 hours
20:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 20.5°C
02:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 20.4°C
08:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 20.4°C
14:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 20.6°C
20:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 20.6°C
02:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 20.4°C
08:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 20.4°C
14:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 20.5°C
20:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 20.5°C
02:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 20.4°C
08:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 20.4°C
14:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 20.6°C
Catalog depth30–42 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

Oct-May

Peak month

Mar 24.1°

Jan23.4°
Feb23.9°
Mar24.1°
Apr23.2°
May22.0°
Jun20.5°
Jul19.5°
Aug19.0°
Sep19.0°
Oct19.9°
Nov20.8°
Dec22.2°
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

deepsalt 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
Banded wobbegong
Orectolobus halei
DeepLog5
Yellowtail horse mackerel
Trachurus novaezelandiae
DeepLog4
Australian mado
Atypichthys strigatus
DeepLog3
Sand tiger shark
Carcharias taurus
DeepLog3
Combfish
Coris picta
DeepLog2
Eagle ray
Myliobatis tenuicaudata
DeepLog2
Girdled parma
Parma unifasciata
DeepLog2
Kelpfish
Chironemus marmoratus
DeepLog2
Moon wrasse
Thalassoma lunare
DeepLog2
Moorish idol
Zanclus cornutus
DeepLog2
Red groper
Achoerodus viridis
DeepLog2
Silver moony
Monodactylus argenteus
DeepLog2
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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