Russel
9 km awayOpenStreetMap
Looking towards Paihia from Russel
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Public feedCatalogued Oct 19, 2026
New Zealand
Howe Point Tunnel (Wairoa Bay)
3–18 mMax Depth
shoreEntry
5Species
Conditions Summary
Model forecast · local time (GMT+13)
Model conditions signal100/100
Waves
0.3 m
7.7 s
Swell
0.2 m
7.0 s
Current speed
0.2 km/h
flowing toward S
Water temperature
17.2°C
Wind
6.1 km/h
→ NW
Sea level
0.6 m
falling
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
17:15–17:00
Calmest model window
Forecast Overview
TodayCalm
Waves0.3–0.4 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature17.1°C
TomorrowCalm
Waves0.3–0.4 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature16.9°C
Fri, Oct 23Calm
Waves0.3–0.3 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature17.0°C
Sat, Oct 24Calm
Waves0.3–0.3 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature17.0°C
Next 72 hours
Catalog depth3–18 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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Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.
Seasons · water temperature
12-month outlook
Best window
Nov-Apr
Peak month
Feb 21.0°
Jan19.9°
Feb21.0°
Mar20.8°
Apr19.9°
May18.6°
Jun17.1°
Jul16.2°
Aug15.7°
Sep15.7°
Oct16.1°
Nov17.2°
Dec18.7°
Current: mild
Typical visibility: 10 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 Howe Point Tunnel (Wairoa Bay) before you dive. Feeds are provided by third parties and may occasionally be offline.
Bay of Islands Airport - NE
16.5 km awayOpenStreetMap
Looking north-east from the Bay of Islands Airport
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Bay of Islands Airport - N
16.5 km awayOpenStreetMap
Looking north from the Bay of Islands Airport
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Bay of Islands Airport - S
16.5 km awayOpenStreetMap
Looking south from the Bay of Islands Airport
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Public feedCatalogued Oct 19, 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
cavesalt 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
Australian mussel
Mytilus planulatus
DeepLog1
Australian trumpet
Ranella australasia
DeepLog1
Cook's turban
Cookia sulcata
DeepLog1
Evechinus chloroticus
DeepLog1
Parore
Girella tricuspidata
DeepLog1
Pagrus auratus
Nearby OBIS observations59
Theora lubrica
Nearby OBIS observations23
Eudistoma elongatum
Nearby OBIS observations14
Jasus edwardsii
Nearby OBIS observations10
Seriola lalandi
Nearby OBIS observations8
Common bottlenose dolphin
Tursiops truncatus
Nearby OBIS observations5
Porifera
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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