Arid Island , East Pinnacles.

New Zealand

Arid Island , East Pinnacles.

10–40 mMax Depth
boatEntry
2Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+12)

Planning signal91/100
Waves
0.6 m
4.1 s
Swell
0.2 m
5.2 s
Current speed
0.2 km/h
flowing toward E
Water temperature
15.6°C
Wind
20.7 km/h
→ NW
Sea level
0.5 m
rising
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
11:1511:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TodayWatch
Waves0.6–1.3 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature15.6°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.1–1.8 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature15.5°C
Tue, Sep 8Watch
Waves0.5–1.2 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature15.5°C
Wed, Sep 9Calm
Waves0.5–0.5 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature15.5°C
Next 72 hours
11:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 15.6°C
17:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 15.6°C
23:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 15.5°C
05:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 15.5°C
11:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 15.5°C
17:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 15.5°C
23:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 15.5°C
05:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 15.4°C
11:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 15.6°C
17:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 15.6°C
23:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 15.5°C
05:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 15.5°C
Catalog depth10–40 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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Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Not available

Peak month

Feb 21.0°

Jan20.0°
Feb21.0°
Mar20.6°
Apr19.6°
May18.2°
Jun16.8°
Jul15.7°
Aug15.1°
Sep15.1°
Oct15.6°
Nov16.8°
Dec18.5°
Current: strong
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

pinnaclesalt Wateradvanced Difficulty

Data source & current conditions

Profile facts were imported from DeepLog. ScubaProof adds nearby-center links and presents the recorded fields without treating missing data as confirmation. Conditions, access, permits, and site suitability can change; confirm them with a local operator before diving.

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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
Great white shark
Carcharodon carcharias
DeepLog1
Northern spiny dogfish
Squalus griffini
DeepLog1
Common dolphin
Delphinus delphis
Nearby OBIS observations40
Hammerhead shark
Sphyrna zygaena
Nearby OBIS observations11
Jasus edwardsii
Nearby OBIS observations10
oceanic sharks
Galeomorphi
Nearby OBIS observations8
Miliolinella subrotunda
Nearby OBIS observations6
Elphidium novozealandicum
Nearby OBIS observations5
Evechinus chloroticus
Nearby OBIS observations5
Anas chlorotis
Nearby OBIS observations4
Discorbinella bertheloti
Nearby OBIS observations4
Gaudryina convexa
Nearby OBIS observations4
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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Photos

Arid Island , East Pinnacles. photo 2
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