Fusilier

New Zealand

Fusilier

20–30 mMax Depth
boatEntry
3Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+13)

Model conditions signal71/100
Waves
1.8 m
8.2 s
Swell
1.4 m
5.8 s
Current speed
1.1 km/h
flowing toward N
Water temperature
15.2°C
Wind
6.5 km/h
→ SE
Sea level
0.4 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm
Planning window
08:00–09:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Fri, Oct 16Challenging
Waves1.9–1.9 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature15.2°C
Sat, Oct 17Challenging
Waves1.0–1.8 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature15.1°C
Sun, Oct 18Watch
Waves0.5–0.9 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature15.2°C
Mon, Oct 19Watch
Waves0.5–1.2 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature15.2°C
Next 72 hours
23:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 15.2°C
05:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 15.0°C
11:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 15.1°C
17:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 15.1°C
23:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 15.1°C
05:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 14.9°C
11:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 15.1°C
17:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 15.4°C
23:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 15.2°C
05:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 14.9°C
11:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 15.2°C
17:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 15.4°C
Catalog depth20–30 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 18.6°

Jan17.7°
Feb18.6°
Mar18.1°
Apr17.0°
May15.7°
Jun14.1°
Jul13.0°
Aug12.7°
Sep13.0°
Oct13.8°
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.

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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 green mussels
Perna canaliculus
DeepLog1
New zealand scallop
Pecten novaezelandiae
DeepLog1
Purple cockle
Purpurocardia purpurata
DeepLog1
Pagrus auratus
Nearby OBIS observations201
Spinifex sericeus
Nearby OBIS observations9
Chelidonichthys kumu
Nearby OBIS observations4
Platalea regia
Nearby OBIS observations4
Atriplex prostrata
Nearby OBIS observations3
Coarse Dosinia
Dosinia anus
Nearby OBIS observations3
Meuschenia scaber
Nearby OBIS observations3
Nototodarus sloanii
Nearby OBIS observations3
Triglochin striata
Nearby OBIS observations3
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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