New Zealand

Lynch s Reef

12–20 mMax Depth

boatEntry

23Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+12)

Planning signal91/100

Waves

0.8 m

7.2 s

Swell

0.7 m

4.8 s

Current speed

0.3 km/h

flowing toward SW

Water temperature

10.8°C

Wind

6.7 km/h

→ SE

Sea level

0.8 m

falling

WavesWatch

SwellCalm

Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

TodayWatch

Waves0.8–1.6 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature10.8°C

TomorrowChallenging

Waves1.1–1.7 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature10.6°C

Tue, Sep 8Watch

Waves1.0–1.1 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature10.6°C

Wed, Sep 9Challenging

Waves1.0–1.2 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature10.6°C

Next 72 hours

13:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 10.8°C

19:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 10.9°C

01:00

Waves: 1.7 m

Current speed: 1.1 km/h

Water temperature: 10.7°C

07:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 0.7 km/h

Water temperature: 10.6°C

13:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 10.6°C

19:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 10.6°C

01:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 10.5°C

07:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 10.5°C

13:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 10.7°C

19:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 10.8°C

01:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 10.6°C

07:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 10.6°C

Catalog depth12–20 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

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Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Nov-Apr

Peak month

Feb 16.7°

Jan16.0°

Feb16.7°

Mar15.8°

Apr14.3°

May12.9°

Jun11.5°

Jul10.8°

Aug10.4°

Sep10.8°

Oct11.7°

Nov13.2°

Dec14.7°

Current: mild

Typical visibility: 7.5 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

reefsalt Waterintermediate Difficulty

Data source & current conditions

Profile facts were imported from DeepLog. ScubaProof adds nearby-center links and presents the recorded fields without treating missing data as confirmation. Conditions, access, permits, and site suitability can change; confirm them with a local operator before diving.

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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 fur seal

Arctocephalus forsteri

DeepLog35

Dentate limpet

Cellana denticulata

DeepLog8

Common threefin

Forsterygion lapillum

DeepLog6

Twister

Bellapiscis medius

DeepLog6

Chiton glaucus

DeepLog4

Patiriella regularis

DeepLog4

Black paua

Haliotis iris

DeepLog3

Golden limpet

Cellana flava

DeepLog3

Cook's turban

Cookia sulcata

DeepLog2

Ophionereis fasciata

DeepLog2

Sypharochiton pelliserpentis

DeepLog2

Yellowfoot paua

Haliotis australis

DeepLog2

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

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