New Zealand

Cornishman

10–20 mMax Depth

boatEntry

10Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+13)

Model conditions signal81/100

Waves

1.0 m

6.8 s

Swell

0.6 m

5.9 s

Current speed

0.7 km/h

flowing toward N

Water temperature

14.9°C

Wind

11.9 km/h

→ SW

Sea level

-0.3 m

rising

WavesChallenging

SwellCalm

Current speedCalm

Planning window

17:00–18:00

Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Fri, Oct 16Watch

Waves0.9–1.0 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature14.9°C

Sat, Oct 17Watch

Waves0.5–0.9 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature14.8°C

Sun, Oct 18Calm

Waves0.3–0.4 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature14.7°C

Mon, Oct 19Watch

Waves0.3–0.6 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature14.8°C

Next 72 hours

21:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 0.7 km/h

Water temperature: 14.9°C

03:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 14.8°C

09:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 0.7 km/h

Water temperature: 14.8°C

15:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 14.8°C

21:00

Waves: 0.5 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 14.7°C

03:00

Waves: 0.4 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 14.6°C

09:00

Waves: 0.4 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 14.6°C

15:00

Waves: 0.3 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 14.8°C

21:00

Waves: 0.3 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 14.8°C

03:00

Waves: 0.4 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 14.6°C

09:00

Waves: 0.5 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 14.6°C

15:00

Waves: 0.6 m

Current speed: 0.7 km/h

Water temperature: 15.0°C

Catalog depth10–20 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-Apr

Peak month

Feb 18.5°

Jan17.6°

Feb18.5°

Mar17.9°

Apr16.9°

May15.7°

Jun14.1°

Jul13.0°

Aug12.8°

Sep13.0°

Oct13.7°

Nov14.8°

Dec16.3°

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.

Nearby live cameras

Check the water around Cornishman before you dive. Feeds are provided by third parties and may occasionally be offline.

8 cameras

Ōtaki Surf Lifesaving Club

<1 km awayOpenStreetMap

Open

beach

Check is getting oldLast checked 936h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Fallback camera: SH1 Old Hautere Rd

Public feedCatalogued Sep 7, 2026

SH1 Lawlors Rd

4.6 km awayOpenStreetMap

Open

Looking south, south of Lawlors Road.

Check is getting oldLast checked 936h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Fallback camera: SH1 Old Hautere Rd

Public feedCatalogued Sep 7, 2026

Ōtaki Main Highway

4.7 km awayOpenStreetMap

Open

Looking south, north of the Mill Road/Main Highway roundabout.

Check is getting oldLast checked 936h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Fallback camera: SH1 Old Hautere Rd

Public feedCatalogued Sep 7, 2026

SH1 Ōtaki

4.8 km awayOpenStreetMap

Open

North along SH1 at Ōtaki

Check is getting oldLast checked 936h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Fallback camera: SH1 Old Hautere Rd

Public feedCatalogued Sep 7, 2026

SH1 County Rd

4.8 km awayOpenStreetMap

Open

South from County Road.

Check is getting oldLast checked 936h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Fallback camera: SH1 Old Hautere Rd

Public feedCatalogued Sep 7, 2026

SH1 Ōtaki Rail Station

4.9 km awayOpenStreetMap

Open

North from Ōtaki Rail station.

Check is getting oldLast checked 936h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Fallback camera: SH1 Old Hautere Rd

Public feedCatalogued Sep 7, 2026

SH1 Rāhui Rd

5 km awayOpenStreetMap

Open

South from Rāhui Road overpass bridge .

Check is getting oldLast checked 936h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Fallback camera: SH1 Old Hautere Rd

Public feedCatalogued Sep 7, 2026

SH1 Ōtaki Gorge Rd

5.4 km awayOpenStreetMap

Open

South from the Ōtaki Gorge Road overpass bridge.

Check is getting oldLast checked 936h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Fallback camera: SH1 Old Hautere Rd

Public feedCatalogued Sep 7, 2026

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

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

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Horse mussel

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New zealand green mussels

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Paphies subtriangulata

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Ram's horn squid

Spirula spirula

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Pagrus auratus

Nearby OBIS observations34

Spinifex sericeus

Nearby OBIS observations18

These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.

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