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The Steps

8–15 mMax Depth

ShoreEntry

5Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+11)

Model conditions signal71/100

Waves

1.1 m

6.0 s

Swell

0.7 m

4.1 s

Current speed

1.8 km/h

flowing toward S

Water temperature

20.0°C

Wind

10.3 km/h

→ NE

Sea level

-0.4 m

rising

WavesChallenging

SwellCalm

Current speedWatch

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Challenging

Waves1.1–1.1 mCurrent speed1.9 km/h maxWater temperature20.0°C

Tue, Oct 20Watch

Waves1.0–1.2 mCurrent speed2.1 km/h maxWater temperature19.9°C

TodayWatch

Waves1.0–1.1 mCurrent speed1.9 km/h maxWater temperature19.8°C

TomorrowChallenging

Waves1.1–1.5 mCurrent speed1.9 km/h maxWater temperature19.6°C

Next 72 hours

22:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 1.9 km/h

Water temperature: 20.0°C

04:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 1.1 km/h

Water temperature: 19.8°C

10:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 1.5 km/h

Water temperature: 19.9°C

16:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 2.1 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: 1.0 m

Current speed: 1.4 km/h

Water temperature: 19.6°C

10:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 1.5 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: 19.7°C

04:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 1.1 km/h

Water temperature: 19.5°C

10:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 1.6 km/h

Water temperature: 19.7°C

16:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 1.9 km/h

Water temperature: 19.7°C

Catalog depth8–15 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-Mar

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: 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.

Nearby live cameras

Check the water around The Steps before you dive. Feeds are provided by third parties and may occasionally be offline.

3 cameras

Transport for NSW

25.7 km awayOpenStreetMap

Open

Check is getting oldLast checked 52h 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

33.1 km awayOpenStreetMap

Open

traffic

Check is getting oldLast checked 52h 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

36.8 km awayOpenStreetMap

Open

traffic

Check is getting oldLast checked 52h 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.