Barneys  Rock

New Zealand

Barneys Rock

12–15 mMax Depth
boatEntry
25Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+13)

Model conditions signal71/100
Waves
1.1 m
9.0 s
Swell
1.0 m
7.2 s
Current speed
0.4 km/h
flowing toward NW
Water temperature
12.9°C
Wind
8.1 km/h
→ E
Sea level
0.6 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm
Planning window
16:00–17:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TodayChallenging
Waves1.0–1.1 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature13.1°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.7–1.0 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature13.0°C
Fri, Oct 23Watch
Waves0.8–1.1 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature13.2°C
Sat, Oct 24Challenging
Waves1.1–1.2 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature13.3°C
Next 72 hours
13:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 12.9°C
19:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 13.2°C
01:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 12.8°C
07:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 12.6°C
13:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 13.2°C
19:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 13.5°C
01:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 13.0°C
07:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 12.7°C
13:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 13.3°C
19:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 13.6°C
01:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 13.3°C
07:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 13.1°C
Catalog depth12–15 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

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Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Nov-Apr

Peak month

Feb 16.6°

Jan16.0°
Feb16.6°
Mar15.6°
Apr14.2°
May12.7°
Jun11.4°
Jul10.7°
Aug10.3°
Sep10.6°
Oct11.6°
Nov13.1°
Dec14.7°
Current: mild
Typical visibility: 7.5 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 Waterbeginner 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
New zealand fur seal
Arctocephalus forsteri
DeepLog42
Hector's dolphin
Cephalorhynchus hectori
DeepLog9
Corynactis australis
DeepLog7
Marzupla
Orcinus orca
DeepLog6
Patiriella regularis
DeepLog6
Bunch whale
Megaptera novaeangliae
DeepLog4
Astrostole scabra
DeepLog3
Black paua
Haliotis iris
DeepLog3
Yellowfoot paua
Haliotis australis
DeepLog3
Acanthochitona zelandica
DeepLog2
Actinia tenebrosa
DeepLog2
Common threefin
Forsterygion lapillum
DeepLog2
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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Photos

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