New Zealand

Grafton

15–30 mMax Depth

boatEntry

2Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+13)

Model conditions signal62/100

Waves

2.9 m

9.1 s

Swell

2.5 m

8.4 s

Current speed

0.8 km/h

flowing toward NE

Water temperature

8.8°C

Wind

26.8 km/h

→ W

Sea level

-0.2 m

falling

WavesChallenging

SwellChallenging

Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Fri, Oct 16Challenging

Waves2.9–2.9 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature8.8°C

Sat, Oct 17Challenging

Waves2.8–3.0 mCurrent speed2.0 km/h maxWater temperature8.8°C

Sun, Oct 18Challenging

Waves3.0–3.8 mCurrent speed2.0 km/h maxWater temperature8.8°C

Mon, Oct 19Challenging

Waves3.7–4.0 mCurrent speed1.7 km/h maxWater temperature8.8°C

Next 72 hours

21:00

Waves: 2.9 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 8.8°C

03:00

Waves: 2.9 m

Current speed: 1.5 km/h

Water temperature: 8.8°C

09:00

Waves: 2.8 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 8.8°C

15:00

Waves: 2.9 m

Current speed: 1.1 km/h

Water temperature: 8.8°C

21:00

Waves: 2.9 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 8.8°C

03:00

Waves: 3.1 m

Current speed: 1.3 km/h

Water temperature: 8.8°C

09:00

Waves: 3.3 m

Current speed: 1.3 km/h

Water temperature: 8.8°C

15:00

Waves: 3.6 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 8.8°C

21:00

Waves: 3.7 m

Current speed: 1.5 km/h

Water temperature: 8.8°C

03:00

Waves: 3.8 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 8.8°C

09:00

Waves: 4.0 m

Current speed: 1.4 km/h

Water temperature: 8.8°C

15:00

Waves: 3.9 m

Current speed: 0.7 km/h

Water temperature: 8.8°C

Catalog depth15–30 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

Dec-Apr

Peak month

Feb 10.4°

Jan10.1°

Feb10.4°

Mar10.2°

Apr9.9°

May9.3°

Jun8.8°

Jul8.4°

Aug8.2°

Sep8.2°

Oct8.3°

Nov8.8°

Dec9.4°

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

Anasterias laevigata

DeepLog1

New zealand sea lion

Phocarctos hookeri

DeepLog1

White-headed Petrel

Pterodroma lessonii

Nearby OBIS observations29

Tawera sphaericula

Nearby OBIS observations14

squat lobster

Grimothea gregaria

Nearby OBIS observations11

Cellana strigilis

Nearby OBIS observations7

Auckland Island Shag

Leucocarbo colensoi

Nearby OBIS observations6

Allostichaster insignis

Nearby OBIS observations4

Jacquinotia edwardsii

Nearby OBIS observations4

Phoebetria palpebrata

Nearby OBIS observations4

Aulacomya maoriana

Nearby OBIS observations3

Axinella torquata

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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