Compadre

New Zealand

Compadre

25–40 mMax Depth
boatEntry
3Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+13)

Model conditions signal62/100
Waves
2.6 m
8.6 s
Swell
2.0 m
8.7 s
Current speed
0.8 km/h
flowing toward NW
Water temperature
8.9°C
Wind
30.7 km/h
→ W
Sea level
-0.2 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellChallenging
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Sat, Oct 17Challenging
Waves2.6–3.0 mCurrent speed2.7 km/h maxWater temperature8.9°C
Sun, Oct 18Challenging
Waves3.0–4.0 mCurrent speed2.7 km/h maxWater temperature9.0°C
Mon, Oct 19Challenging
Waves3.3–3.9 mCurrent speed2.5 km/h maxWater temperature8.9°C
Next 72 hours
00:00
Waves: 2.6 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 8.9°C
06:00
Waves: 2.7 m
Current speed: 2.3 km/h
Water temperature: 8.9°C
12:00
Waves: 2.7 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 8.9°C
18:00
Waves: 2.8 m
Current speed: 1.7 km/h
Water temperature: 9.0°C
00:00
Waves: 3.0 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 9.0°C
06:00
Waves: 3.3 m
Current speed: 2.0 km/h
Water temperature: 8.9°C
12:00
Waves: 3.7 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 9.0°C
18:00
Waves: 3.9 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 9.0°C
00:00
Waves: 3.9 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 9.0°C
06:00
Waves: 3.9 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 8.9°C
12:00
Waves: 3.9 m
Current speed: 2.1 km/h
Water temperature: 8.9°C
18:00
Waves: 3.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 9.0°C
Catalog depth25–40 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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Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Oct-Apr

Peak month

Feb 10.6°

Jan10.2°
Feb10.6°
Mar10.4°
Apr10.1°
May9.5°
Jun8.9°
Jul8.5°
Aug8.3°
Sep8.3°
Oct8.4°
Nov8.9°
Dec9.6°
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

12 km · nearby observations
New zealand sea lion
Phocarctos hookeri
DeepLog3
Cellana strigilis
DeepLog2
Aulacomya maoriana
DeepLog1
Southern right whale
Eubalaena australis
Nearby OBIS observations51
Megadyptes antipodes
Nearby OBIS observations11
Stercorarius antarcticus
Nearby OBIS observations11
Diomedea epomophora
Nearby OBIS observations10
Caprellina
Nearby OBIS observations9
Leucocarbo colensoi
Nearby OBIS observations7
Macronectes halli
Nearby OBIS observations6
Tawera sphaericula
Nearby OBIS observations6
Anas aucklandica
Nearby OBIS observations5
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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