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The Pacific › Australia › New South Wales
Fairy Bower
3–8 mMax Depth
ShoreEntry
9Species
Conditions Summary
Model forecast · local time (GMT+11)
Model conditions signal81/100
Waves
0.9 m
6.2 s
Swell
0.6 m
3.6 s
Current speed
2.3 km/h
flowing toward S
Water temperature
19.8°C
Wind
12.9 km/h
→ NE
Sea level
-0.4 m
rising
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedWatch
Planning window
07:00–08:00
Calmest model window
Forecast Overview
TodayWatch
Waves0.8–1.0 mCurrent speed2.4 km/h maxWater temperature19.9°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.0–1.3 mCurrent speed2.4 km/h maxWater temperature19.7°C
Fri, Oct 23Watch
Waves1.0–1.2 mCurrent speed2.8 km/h maxWater temperature19.6°C
Next 72 hours
Catalog depth3–8 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.
Updated: cached data
Open-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs →Dive readiness
Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.
Seasons · water temperature
12-month outlook
Best window
Feb-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: mild
Typical visibility: 10 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 Fairy Bower before you dive. Feeds are provided by third parties and may occasionally be offline.
Transport for NSW
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Transport for NSW
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Check is getting oldLast checked 43h ago
External source · live video is not independently verified
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Public feedCatalogued Oct 19, 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
BeachSandy bottomOceanshorereefSalt Waterbeginner 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
Blue Groper
From site catalogue
Eagle ray
From site catalogue
Giant cuttlefish
From site catalogue
Grey Nurse Shark
From site catalogue
Nudibranch
From site catalogue
Stingrays
From site catalogue
Weedy sea dragon
From site catalogue
Wobbegong Sharks
From site catalogue
catfish
From site catalogue
Gammaproteobacteria
Nearby OBIS observations17
Rhodobacteraceae
Nearby OBIS observations12
Bacteria
Nearby OBIS observations10
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
OBIS source →Photos
