Russel
16.8 km awayOpenStreetMap
Looking towards Paihia from Russel
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New Zealand
Big Eye's Lair
5–25 mMax Depth
boatEntry
2Species
Conditions Summary
Model forecast · local time (GMT+13)
Model conditions signal100/100
Waves
0.4 m
8.0 s
Swell
0.3 m
5.3 s
Current speed
0.3 km/h
flowing toward NW
Water temperature
16.6°C
Wind
10.1 km/h
→ S
Sea level
0.0 m
falling
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
06:45–06:00
Calmest model window
Forecast Overview
TodayCalm
Waves0.4–0.4 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature17.0°C
TomorrowCalm
Waves0.4–0.4 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature17.0°C
Fri, Oct 23Calm
Waves0.3–0.4 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature17.0°C
Sat, Oct 24Calm
Waves0.3–0.3 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature16.9°C
Next 72 hours
Catalog depth5–25 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.
Updated: cached data
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Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.
Seasons · water temperature
12-month outlook
Best window
Nov-Apr
Peak month
Feb 21.1°
Jan20.1°
Feb21.1°
Mar20.9°
Apr20.0°
May18.7°
Jun17.2°
Jul16.3°
Aug15.8°
Sep15.8°
Oct16.2°
Nov17.3°
Dec18.8°
Current: mild
Typical visibility: 10 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
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Bay of Islands Airport - NE
35.3 km awayOpenStreetMap
Looking north-east from the Bay of Islands Airport
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Bay of Islands Airport - N
35.3 km awayOpenStreetMap
Looking north from the Bay of Islands Airport
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Bay of Islands Airport - S
35.3 km awayOpenStreetMap
Looking south from the Bay of Islands Airport
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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.
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Dive Types
salt 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
Corynactis australis
DeepLog1
Velvet leatherjacket
Meuschenia scabra
DeepLog1
Seriola lalandi
Nearby OBIS observations28
Pagrus auratus
Nearby OBIS observations20
Kajikia audax
Nearby OBIS observations11
Isurus oxyrinchus
Nearby OBIS observations7
Common Bottlenose Dolphin
Tursiops truncatus
Nearby OBIS observations5
Forsterygion varium
Nearby OBIS observations5
Coris sandeyeri
Nearby OBIS observations4
Haematopus unicolor
Nearby OBIS observations4
Notoclinops segmentatus
Nearby OBIS observations4
Notolabrus celidotus
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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