The Stepping Stones

Australia

The Stepping Stones

12–35 mMax Depth
boatEntry
15Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+10)

Model conditions signal81/100
Waves
1.1 m
4.3 s
Swell
0.2 m
4.8 s
Current speed
0.6 km/h
flowing toward W
Water temperature
25.4°C
Wind
33.6 km/h
→ E
Sea level
0.7 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
12:00–13:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Sat, Oct 17Challenging
Waves1.0–1.1 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature25.3°C
Sun, Oct 18Watch
Waves0.8–1.0 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature25.3°C
Mon, Oct 19Challenging
Waves0.9–1.2 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature25.2°C
Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.8–1.1 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature25.2°C
Next 72 hours
19:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 25.4°C
01:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 25.3°C
07:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 25.2°C
13:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 25.3°C
19:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 25.3°C
01:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 25.2°C
07:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 25.1°C
13:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 25.2°C
19:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 25.2°C
01:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 25.1°C
07:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 25.1°C
13:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 25.3°C
Catalog depth12–35 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

Jun-Nov

Peak month

Feb 28.4°

Jan28.2°
Feb28.4°
Mar27.9°
Apr26.8°
May25.4°
Jun23.9°
Jul22.8°
Aug22.6°
Sep23.6°
Oct25.0°
Nov26.3°
Dec27.5°
Current: mild
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

wallsalt 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
Golden-lined spinefoot
Siganus lineatus
DeepLog2
Parrotfish
Chlorurus microrhinos
DeepLog2
Red-striped goby
Koumansetta rainfordi
DeepLog2
Barred spinefoot
Siganus doliatus
DeepLog1
Barrier reef anemonefish
Amphiprion akindynos
DeepLog1
Camouflage grouper
Epinephelus polyphekadion
DeepLog1
Curry sea cucumber
Stichopus herrmanni
DeepLog1
Dusky batfish
Platax pinnatus
DeepLog1
Exquisite wrasse
Cirrhilabrus exquisitus
DeepLog1
Fire coral
Millepora tenera
DeepLog1
Icon star
Iconaster longimanus
DeepLog1
Ocellated sea cucumber
Bohadschia argus
DeepLog1
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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Photos

The Stepping Stones photo 2
The Stepping Stones photo 3
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