The Tribars

Australia

The Tribars

12–27 mMax Depth
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45Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+11)

Model conditions signal61/100
Waves
1.0 m
7.2 s
Swell
1.0 m
6.1 s
Current speed
1.9 km/h
flowing toward S
Water temperature
20.0°C
Wind
5.8 km/h
→ NE
Sea level
-0.3 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedWatch

Forecast Overview

Sun, Oct 18Challenging
Waves1.0–1.0 mCurrent speed1.9 km/h maxWater temperature20.1°C
Mon, Oct 19Watch
Waves0.8–1.0 mCurrent speed2.2 km/h maxWater temperature20.0°C
Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.9–1.1 mCurrent speed2.1 km/h maxWater temperature19.9°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.8–1.1 mCurrent speed2.1 km/h maxWater temperature19.8°C
Next 72 hours
22:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.9 km/h
Water temperature: 20.1°C
04:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 19.9°C
10:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.6 km/h
Water temperature: 19.9°C
16:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 2.0 km/h
Water temperature: 20.2°C
22:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.9 km/h
Water temperature: 20.0°C
04:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 19.8°C
10:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 19.9°C
16:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.9 km/h
Water temperature: 20.0°C
22:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.7 km/h
Water temperature: 19.8°C
04:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 19.6°C
10:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 19.8°C
16:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 2.1 km/h
Water temperature: 19.9°C
Catalog depth12–27 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

Mar-Jun

Peak month

Feb 23.3°

Jan22.8°
Feb23.3°
Mar23.2°
Apr22.3°
May21.0°
Jun19.6°
Jul18.6°
Aug18.1°
Sep18.3°
Oct19.2°
Nov20.1°
Dec21.4°
Current: moderate
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 The Tribars before you dive. Feeds are provided by third parties and may occasionally be offline.

3 cameras

Transport for NSW

23.6 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open
Check is getting oldLast checked 153h 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

31.5 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open

traffic

Check is getting oldLast checked 153h 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

34.5 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open

traffic

Check is getting oldLast checked 153h 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
Nudibranch
Doriprismatica atromarginata
DeepLog3
Wrasse
Notolabrus gymnogenis
DeepLog3
Austrolittorina unifasciata
DeepLog2
Black sole
Brachirus niger
DeepLog2
Blue-striped mullet
Upeneichthys lineatus
DeepLog2
East-Australian stripey
Microcanthus joyceae
DeepLog2
Goniobranchus daphne
DeepLog2
Southern australia scallop
Pecten fumatus
DeepLog2
Variable aphelodoris
Aphelodoris varia
DeepLog2
White-ear
Parma microlepis
DeepLog2
Australian goatfish
Upeneus australiae
DeepLog1
Blackspot goatfish
Parupeneus spilurus
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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