New Zealand

Lynch s Reef

12–20 mMax Depth

boatEntry

23Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+13)

Model conditions signal71/100

Waves

1.1 m

9.3 s

Swell

1.1 m

7.8 s

Current speed

0.4 km/h

flowing toward S

Water temperature

13.0°C

Wind

9.0 km/h

→ E

Sea level

0.2 m

falling

WavesChallenging

SwellWatch

Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

TodayChallenging

Waves1.1–1.1 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature13.0°C

TomorrowWatch

Waves0.8–1.1 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature13.0°C

Fri, Oct 23Watch

Waves0.8–1.2 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature13.2°C

Sat, Oct 24Challenging

Waves1.2–1.3 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature13.2°C

Next 72 hours

15:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 12.9°C

21:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 13.0°C

03:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 12.6°C

09:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 12.7°C

15:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 13.3°C

21:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 13.4°C

03:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 13.0°C

09:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 13.0°C

15:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 13.4°C

21:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 13.3°C

03:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 13.0°C

09:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 13.1°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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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

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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