New Zealand
Aurora
20–30 mMax Depth
boatEntry
1Species
Conditions Summary
Model forecast · local time (GMT+13)
Model conditions signal71/100
Waves
1.5 m
10.0 s
Swell
1.3 m
6.8 s
Current speed
0.4 km/h
flowing toward N
Water temperature
16.4°C
Wind
16.7 km/h
→ SW
Sea level
-0.5 m
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm
Forecast Overview
Mon, Oct 19Challenging
Waves1.4–1.5 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature16.5°C
Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves1.5–1.6 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature16.6°C
TodayChallenging
Waves1.4–1.6 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature16.6°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.5–1.6 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature16.5°C
Next 72 hours
Catalog depth20–30 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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Seasons · water temperature
12-month outlook
Best window
Nov-Apr
Peak month
Feb 20.6°
Jan19.9°
Feb20.6°
Mar20.0°
Apr19.0°
May17.5°
Jun15.9°
Jul14.7°
Aug14.2°
Sep14.4°
Oct15.3°
Nov16.6°
Dec18.4°
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
wrecksalt 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
New zealand fur seal
Arctocephalus forsteri
DeepLog2
Snapper
Pagrus auratus
Nearby OBIS observations251
Seriola lalandi
Nearby OBIS observations4
Stigmatopora nigra
Nearby OBIS observations4
Variable Oystercatcher
Haematopus unicolor
Nearby OBIS observations4
Acanthochitona zelandica
Nearby OBIS observations2
Arctocephalus australis forsteri
Nearby OBIS observations2
Arripis
Nearby OBIS observations2
Chelidonichthys kumu
Nearby OBIS observations2
Chiton glaucus
Nearby OBIS observations2
Fellaster zelandiae
Nearby OBIS observations2
Spinifex sericeus
Nearby OBIS observations2
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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