The Platypus

Australia

The Platypus

7–8 mMax Depth
boatEntry
44Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+10)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.6 m
3.8 s
Swell
0.2 m
4.2 s
Current speed
0.4 km/h
flowing toward W
Water temperature
26.1°C
Wind
26.3 km/h
→ E
Sea level
1.7 m
rising
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
16:45–16:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.6–0.6 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature26.1°C
TodayCalm
Waves0.4–0.6 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature26.1°C
TomorrowCalm
Waves0.3–0.4 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature26.3°C
Fri, Oct 23Calm
Waves0.3–0.4 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature26.3°C
Next 72 hours
16:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 26.1°C
22:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 26.0°C
04:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 25.9°C
10:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 25.9°C
16:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 26.3°C
22:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 26.2°C
04:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 26.0°C
10:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 26.2°C
16:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 26.6°C
22:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 26.4°C
04:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 26.3°C
10:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 26.3°C
Catalog depth7–8 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

May-Oct

Peak month

Feb 29.1°

Jan28.9°
Feb29.1°
Mar28.4°
Apr27.0°
May25.1°
Jun23.3°
Jul22.3°
Aug22.5°
Sep24.0°
Oct25.7°
Nov27.2°
Dec28.4°
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.

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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
Tryon's hypselodoris
Hypselodoris tryoni
DeepLog7
Ribbontail stingray
Taeniura lymma
DeepLog4
Emma's hypselodoris
Hypselodoris emma
DeepLog2
Longfin grouper
Epinephelus quoyanus
DeepLog2
Nudibranch
Phyllidia varicosa
DeepLog2
Purple edged ceratosoma nudibranch
Ceratosoma tenue
DeepLog2
Rosy spindle cowrie
Phenacovolva rosea
DeepLog2
Scribbled angelfish
Chaetodontoplus duboulayi
DeepLog2
Stripey
Lutjanus carponotatus
DeepLog2
Waigieu sea perch
Psammoperca datnioides
DeepLog2
White-spotted puffer
Arothron hispidus
DeepLog2
Atlantic green turtle
Chelonia mydas
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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