Blue Maomao Arch

New Zealand

Blue Maomao Arch

15–18 mMax Depth
boatEntry
30Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+12)

Planning signal91/100
Waves
0.7 m
4.7 s
Swell
0.3 m
9.0 s
Current speed
0.8 km/h
flowing toward SE
Water temperature
16.4°C
Wind
30.8 km/h
→ NW
Sea level
0.7 m
rising
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
12:1512:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TodayChallenging
Waves0.6–1.4 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature16.3°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.5–2.2 mCurrent speed1.8 km/h maxWater temperature16.2°C
Tue, Sep 8Watch
Waves0.6–1.5 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature16.2°C
Wed, Sep 9Calm
Waves0.5–0.6 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature16.2°C
Next 72 hours
12:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 16.4°C
18:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 16.3°C
00:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 16.3°C
06:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 16.2°C
12:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 16.2°C
18:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 16.2°C
00:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 16.1°C
06:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 16.1°C
12:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 16.2°C
18:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 16.3°C
00:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 16.2°C
06:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 16.1°C
Catalog depth15–18 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

Nov-May

Peak month

Feb 21.0°

Jan20.0°
Feb21.0°
Mar20.8°
Apr19.8°
May18.5°
Jun17.0°
Jul16.1°
Aug15.6°
Sep15.6°
Oct16.0°
Nov17.0°
Dec18.7°
Current: mild
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

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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
Moon wrasse
Thalassoma lunare
DeepLog5
Demoiselle
Chromis dispila
DeepLog4
Scad
Decapterus koheru
DeepLog4
Cenolia spanoschistum
DeepLog3
Yellowtail amberjack
Seriola lalandi
DeepLog3
Actinia tenebrosa
DeepLog2
Blackspot goatfish
Parupeneus spilurus
DeepLog2
Blue maomao
Scorpis violacea
DeepLog2
Parrotfish
Thalassoma lutescens
DeepLog2
Pink maomao
Caprodon longimanus
DeepLog2
Reddish blackspot pigfish
Bodianus unimaculatus
DeepLog2
Scale-eating fangblenny
Plagiotremus tapeinosoma
DeepLog2
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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Photos

Blue Maomao Arch photo 2
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