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Shag Rock

10–25 mMax Depth

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35Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+10)

Model conditions signal61/100

Waves

1.5 m

6.7 s

Swell

1.3 m

6.2 s

Current speed

1.7 km/h

flowing toward S

Water temperature

21.9°C

Wind

19.1 km/h

→ E

Sea level

0.6 m

falling

WavesChallenging

SwellWatch

Current speedWatch

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Challenging

Waves1.4–1.5 mCurrent speed1.7 km/h maxWater temperature21.9°C

Tue, Oct 20Challenging

Waves1.2–1.3 mCurrent speed1.9 km/h maxWater temperature21.9°C

TodayChallenging

Waves1.2–1.2 mCurrent speed2.1 km/h maxWater temperature22.0°C

TomorrowChallenging

Waves1.2–1.4 mCurrent speed2.1 km/h maxWater temperature22.0°C

Next 72 hours

16:00

Waves: 1.5 m

Current speed: 1.6 km/h

Water temperature: 21.9°C

22:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 1.7 km/h

Water temperature: 21.8°C

04:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 1.7 km/h

Water temperature: 21.8°C

10:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 1.7 km/h

Water temperature: 21.9°C

16:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 1.8 km/h

Water temperature: 22.1°C

22:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 1.9 km/h

Water temperature: 22.0°C

04:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 1.9 km/h

Water temperature: 21.9°C

10:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 1.9 km/h

Water temperature: 22.0°C

16:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 2.0 km/h

Water temperature: 22.1°C

22:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 2.1 km/h

Water temperature: 22.0°C

04:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 2.1 km/h

Water temperature: 22.0°C

10:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 2.0 km/h

Water temperature: 22.0°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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Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Oct-May

Peak month

Feb 26.7°

Jan26.4°

Feb26.7°

Mar26.2°

Apr25.2°

May23.8°

Jun22.6°

Jul21.5°

Aug21.2°

Sep21.6°

Oct22.7°

Nov24.0°

Dec25.3°

Current: moderate

Typical visibility: 15 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

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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

By the wind sailor

Velella velella

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Disc hydroid

Porpita porpita

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Violet shell

Janthina janthina

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Man-of-war nudibranch

Glaucus atlanticus

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Actinia tenebrosa

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Anadara trapezia

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Atlantic green turtle

Chelonia mydas

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Austrolittorina unifasciata

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Bar-bellied seasnake

Hydrophis elegans

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Broad cowtail ray

Pastinachus ater

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Convict surgeonfish

Acanthurus triostegus

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Cushion seastar

Culcita novaeguineae

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

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