Mathesons Bay

New Zealand

Mathesons Bay

3–18 mMax Depth
shoreEntry
22Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+13)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.7 m
4.1 s
Swell
0.2 m
5.5 s
Current speed
0.6 km/h
flowing toward N
Water temperature
17.1°C
Wind
18.9 km/h
→ S
Sea level
0.4 m
rising
WavesWatch
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Current speedCalm
Planning window
21:00–22:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Fri, Oct 16Watch
Waves0.7–0.7 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature17.1°C
Sat, Oct 17Watch
Waves0.5–0.8 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature16.8°C
Sun, Oct 18Calm
Waves0.4–0.7 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature16.7°C
Mon, Oct 19Calm
Waves0.3–0.5 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature16.8°C
Next 72 hours
21:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 17.1°C
03:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 16.9°C
09:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 16.7°C
15:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 16.9°C
21:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 16.9°C
03:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 16.6°C
09:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 16.5°C
15:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 16.8°C
21:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 16.8°C
03:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 16.6°C
09:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 16.6°C
15:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 16.9°C
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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Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Nov-Apr

Peak month

Feb 21.1°

Jan20.1°
Feb21.1°
Mar20.5°
Apr19.5°
May17.9°
Jun16.1°
Jul14.7°
Aug14.1°
Sep14.3°
Oct15.3°
Nov16.8°
Dec18.6°
Current: mild
Typical visibility: 8 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

salt Waterbeginner 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
Aplysia concava
DeepLog4
Aplysia argus
DeepLog3
Deep-water burrfish
Allomycterus pilatus
DeepLog2
Nassarius spiratus
DeepLog2
Octopus
Octopus tetricus
DeepLog2
Bouchetriphora pallida
DeepLog1
Butterfly chiton
Cryptoconchus porosus
DeepLog1
Evechinus chloroticus
DeepLog1
Felaniella
Zemysia zelandica
DeepLog1
Flabelligera bicolor
DeepLog1
Golden oyster
Anomia trigonopsis
DeepLog1
Kelpfish
Chironemus marmoratus
DeepLog1
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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