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Elbow Cave

15–25 mMax Depth

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5Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+11)

Model conditions signal71/100

Waves

1.3 m

7.3 s

Swell

1.0 m

7.2 s

Current speed

0.6 km/h

flowing toward SW

Water temperature

21.3°C

Wind

23.0 km/h

→ E

Sea level

0.5 m

falling

WavesChallenging

SwellWatch

Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Sun, Oct 18Challenging

Waves1.2–1.3 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature21.2°C

Mon, Oct 19Challenging

Waves1.2–1.3 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature21.2°C

Tue, Oct 20Challenging

Waves1.2–1.3 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature21.3°C

TodayChallenging

Waves1.1–1.2 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature21.4°C

Next 72 hours

16:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 21.3°C

22:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 21.2°C

04:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 21.1°C

10:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 21.2°C

16:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 21.4°C

22:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 21.3°C

04:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 21.2°C

10:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 21.2°C

16:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 21.6°C

22:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 21.4°C

04:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.7 km/h

Water temperature: 21.3°C

10:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.7 km/h

Water temperature: 21.4°C

Catalog depth15–25 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

Apr-Oct

Peak month

Feb 25.8°

Jan25.0°

Feb25.8°

Mar25.5°

Apr24.6°

May23.2°

Jun21.6°

Jul20.6°

Aug20.2°

Sep20.4°

Oct21.3°

Nov22.6°

Dec23.8°

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

cavesalt Wateradvanced 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

Nudibranch

Doriprismatica atromarginata

DeepLog2

Aplysia argus

DeepLog1

Atlantic green turtle

Chelonia mydas

DeepLog1

Scott johnson's nudibranch

Ardeadoris scottjohnsoni

DeepLog1

Small umbrella shell

Tylodina corticalis

DeepLog1

Wedge-tailed Shearwater

Puffinus pacificus

Nearby OBIS observations59

Amphiprion akindynos

Nearby OBIS observations3

Corethron

Nearby OBIS observations3

Goniobranchus splendidus

Nearby OBIS observations3

Lauderia

Nearby OBIS observations3

Navicula

Nearby OBIS observations3

Rhizosolenia fragilissima f. fragilissima

Nearby OBIS observations3

These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.

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