Moturoa

New Zealand

Moturoa

8–25 mMax Depth
boatEntry
2Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+13)

Model conditions signal100/100
Waves
0.4 m
7.9 s
Swell
0.3 m
6.4 s
Current speed
0.0 km/h
flowing toward E
Water temperature
16.6°C
Wind
8.2 km/h
→ S
Sea level
-0.2 m
falling
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
07:45–07:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TodayCalm
Waves0.3–0.4 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature17.0°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 speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature16.9°C
Next 72 hours
07:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 16.6°C
13:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 17.0°C
19:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 17.2°C
01:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 16.8°C
07:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 16.6°C
13:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 17.0°C
19:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 17.1°C
01:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 16.8°C
07:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 16.7°C
13:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 17.1°C
19:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 17.2°C
01:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 16.9°C
Catalog depth8–25 m
Data sources & field guideOpen-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs

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Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Year-round

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: 15 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 Moturoa before you dive. Feeds are provided by third parties and may occasionally be offline.

4 cameras

Russel

7.1 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open

Looking towards Paihia from Russel

Check is getting oldLast checked 37h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Public feedCatalogued Oct 19, 2026

Bay of Islands Airport - NE

16.5 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open

Looking north-east from the Bay of Islands Airport

Check is getting oldLast checked 37h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Public feedCatalogued Oct 19, 2026

Bay of Islands Airport - N

16.5 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open

Looking north from the Bay of Islands Airport

Check is getting oldLast checked 37h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Public feedCatalogued Oct 19, 2026

Bay of Islands Airport - S

16.5 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open

Looking south from the Bay of Islands Airport

Check is getting oldLast checked 37h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

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

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

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Pagrus auratus
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Eudistoma elongatum
Nearby OBIS observations39
Theora lubrica
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Styela clava
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Jasus edwardsii
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Porifera
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Seriola lalandi
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Sabella spallanzanii
Nearby OBIS observations4
Anas platyrhynchos
Nearby OBIS observations2
Arripis trutta
Nearby OBIS observations2
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