New Zealand

Hmnzs Waikato Stern, Tutukaka

10–26 mMax Depth

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2Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+13)

Model conditions signal100/100

Waves

0.4 m

4.1 s

Swell

0.2 m

4.5 s

Current speed

1.3 km/h

flowing toward N

Water temperature

16.5°C

Wind

27.7 km/h

→ SW

Sea level

0.2 m

falling

WavesCalm

SwellCalm

Current speedCalm

Planning window

16:45–16:00

Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Calm

Waves0.4–0.5 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature16.5°C

Tue, Oct 20Calm

Waves0.2–0.4 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature16.6°C

TodayCalm

Waves0.3–0.4 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature16.5°C

TomorrowCalm

Waves0.3–0.5 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature16.5°C

Next 72 hours

16:00

Waves: 0.4 m

Current speed: 1.1 km/h

Water temperature: 16.5°C

22:00

Waves: 0.4 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 16.4°C

04:00

Waves: 0.4 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 16.2°C

10:00

Waves: 0.3 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 16.4°C

16:00

Waves: 0.2 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 17.0°C

22:00

Waves: 0.4 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 16.9°C

04:00

Waves: 0.3 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 16.3°C

10:00

Waves: 0.4 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 16.4°C

16:00

Waves: 0.4 m

Current speed: 0.7 km/h

Water temperature: 16.6°C

22:00

Waves: 0.4 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 16.6°C

04:00

Waves: 0.3 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 16.4°C

10:00

Waves: 0.4 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 16.5°C

Catalog depth10–26 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

Not available

Peak month

Feb 21.1°

Jan20.2°

Feb21.1°

Mar20.6°

Apr19.4°

May17.8°

Jun15.9°

Jul14.5°

Aug13.8°

Sep14.2°

Oct15.3°

Nov16.9°

Dec18.7°

Current: moderate

Typical visibility: 15 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

Bryde's whale

Balaenoptera brydei

DeepLog1

Long-beaked common dolphin

Delphinus delphis

DeepLog1

Pagrus auratus

Nearby OBIS observations15

Scomber australasicus

Nearby OBIS observations11

Temora turbinata

Nearby OBIS observations10

Nyctiphanes australis

Nearby OBIS observations9

Brachyura

Nearby OBIS observations8

Engraulis australis

Nearby OBIS observations8

Evadne

Nearby OBIS observations8

Little Penguin

Eudyptula minor

Nearby OBIS observations8

Salpida

Nearby OBIS observations8

Anas chlorotis

Nearby OBIS observations7

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

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