Magnet

New Zealand

Magnet

15–30 mMax Depth
boatEntry
3Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+13)

Model conditions signal62/100
Waves
2.0 m
11.3 s
Swell
1.9 m
9.6 s
Current speed
0.6 km/h
flowing toward SE
Water temperature
14.3°C
Wind
5.2 km/h
→ N
Sea level
-0.2 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellChallenging
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves1.9–2.0 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature14.2°C
TodayChallenging
Waves1.5–1.9 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature14.0°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.1–1.5 mCurrent speed1.4 km/h maxWater temperature14.2°C
Fri, Oct 23Challenging
Waves1.1–1.3 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature14.5°C
Next 72 hours
21:00
Waves: 2.0 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 14.3°C
03:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 14.0°C
09:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 13.9°C
15:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 14.2°C
21:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 14.1°C
03:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 13.9°C
09:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 14.0°C
15:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 14.5°C
21:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 14.5°C
03:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 14.2°C
09:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 14.3°C
15:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 14.7°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

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Peak month

Feb 17.0°

Jan16.2°
Feb17.0°
Mar16.4°
Apr15.4°
May14.3°
Jun13.0°
Jul12.3°
Aug12.1°
Sep12.2°
Oct12.8°
Nov13.8°
Dec15.1°
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
New zealand fur seal
Arctocephalus forsteri
DeepLog2
Chiton glaucus
DeepLog1
Phlyctenactis tuberculosa
DeepLog1
Jasus edwardsii
Nearby OBIS observations250
Cape Petrel
Daption capense
Nearby OBIS observations2
Cellana denticulata
Nearby OBIS observations2
Macruronus novaezelandiae
Nearby OBIS observations2
Acanthochitona zelandica
Nearby OBIS observations1
Actiniaria
Nearby OBIS observations1
Arnoglossus scapha
Nearby OBIS observations1
Atriplex prostrata
Nearby OBIS observations1
Austrolittorina antipodum
Nearby OBIS observations1
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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Photos

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