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Old Man's Hat

10–25 mMax Depth

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24Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+11)

Model conditions signal81/100

Waves

0.8 m

6.3 s

Swell

0.5 m

3.3 s

Current speed

2.2 km/h

flowing toward S

Water temperature

19.9°C

Wind

—

Sea level

0.1 m

rising

WavesWatch

SwellCalm

Current speedWatch

Planning window

02:30–02:00

Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Watch

Waves0.7–0.9 mCurrent speed2.6 km/h maxWater temperature19.9°C

TodayWatch

Waves0.8–0.9 mCurrent speed2.4 km/h maxWater temperature19.9°C

TomorrowChallenging

Waves0.9–1.2 mCurrent speed2.4 km/h maxWater temperature19.7°C

Fri, Oct 23Watch

Waves1.0–1.0 mCurrent speed2.2 km/h maxWater temperature19.6°C

Next 72 hours

02:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 2.2 km/h

Water temperature: 19.9°C

08:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 1.6 km/h

Water temperature: 19.9°C

14:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 2.1 km/h

Water temperature: 20.0°C

20:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 2.6 km/h

Water temperature: 20.0°C

02:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 2.0 km/h

Water temperature: 19.8°C

08:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 1.6 km/h

Water temperature: 19.7°C

14:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 2.1 km/h

Water temperature: 20.0°C

20:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 2.4 km/h

Water temperature: 20.0°C

02:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 1.8 km/h

Water temperature: 19.8°C

08:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 1.7 km/h

Water temperature: 19.7°C

14:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 2.3 km/h

Water temperature: 19.8°C

20:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 2.4 km/h

Water temperature: 19.7°C

Catalog depth10–25 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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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: moderate

Typical visibility: 12 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 Old Man's Hat before you dive. Feeds are provided by third parties and may occasionally be offline.

3 cameras

Transport for NSW

9.9 km awayOpenStreetMap

Open

Check is getting oldLast checked 54h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Public feedCatalogued Oct 19, 2026

Transport for NSW

12.4 km awayOpenStreetMap

Open

traffic

Check is getting oldLast checked 54h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Public feedCatalogued Oct 19, 2026

Transport for NSW

32.9 km awayOpenStreetMap

Open

traffic

Check is getting oldLast checked 54h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

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.