New Caledonia

Pointe Aux Cachalots

5–30 mMax Depth

boatEntry

14Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+11)

Model conditions signal71/100

Waves

1.4 m

5.8 s

Swell

0.8 m

5.7 s

Current speed

1.1 km/h

flowing toward W

Water temperature

24.8°C

Wind

34.3 km/h

→ E

Sea level

0.9 m

falling

WavesChallenging

SwellWatch

Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Challenging

Waves1.3–1.5 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature24.8°C

TodayChallenging

Waves1.2–1.5 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature24.7°C

TomorrowChallenging

Waves1.1–1.3 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature24.6°C

Fri, Oct 23Challenging

Waves1.3–1.3 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature24.5°C

Next 72 hours

15:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 1.1 km/h

Water temperature: 24.8°C

21:00

Waves: 1.5 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 24.8°C

03:00

Waves: 1.5 m

Current speed: 1.1 km/h

Water temperature: 24.6°C

09:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 1.1 km/h

Water temperature: 24.7°C

15:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 1.1 km/h

Water temperature: 24.7°C

21:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.7 km/h

Water temperature: 24.7°C

03:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 0.7 km/h

Water temperature: 24.5°C

09:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.7 km/h

Water temperature: 24.5°C

15:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 1.1 km/h

Water temperature: 24.7°C

21:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 0.7 km/h

Water temperature: 24.6°C

03:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 24.5°C

09:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 24.5°C

Catalog depth5–30 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

Sep-Jan

Peak month

Feb 28.0°

Jan27.6°

Feb28.0°

Mar27.9°

Apr27.2°

May26.1°

Jun25.0°

Jul24.2°

Aug23.8°

Sep24.1°

Oct24.8°

Nov25.7°

Dec26.8°

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

reefsalt Waterintermediate 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

Sky blue phyllidia

Phyllidia coelestis

DeepLog4

Willey's halgerda

Halgerda willeyi

DeepLog3

Yellowbanded sweetlips

Plectorhinchus lineatus

DeepLog2

Anne's phyllidiopsis

Phyllidiopsis annae

DeepLog1

Antler coral

Pocillopora grandis

DeepLog1

Blue-spotted spinefoot

Siganus corallinus

DeepLog1

Corythoichthys conspicillatus

DeepLog1

Giant fan coral

Annella mollis

DeepLog1

Indian sea star

Fromia indica

DeepLog1

Merten's sea anemone

Stichodactyla mertensii

DeepLog1

Rainbow runner

Elagatis bipinnulata

DeepLog1

Thorunna australis

DeepLog1

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

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