MV Rena

New Zealand

MV Rena

15–40 mMax Depth
boatEntry
15Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+13)

Model conditions signal100/100
Waves
0.4 m
8.0 s
Swell
0.3 m
9.7 s
Current speed
0.3 km/h
flowing toward SE
Water temperature
16.3°C
Wind
17.8 km/h
→ NW
Sea level
-0.2 m
falling
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
18:15–18:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Calm
Waves0.4–0.4 mCurrent speed0.3 km/h maxWater temperature16.3°C
Tue, Oct 20Calm
Waves0.3–0.4 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature16.3°C
TodayCalm
Waves0.3–0.4 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature16.4°C
TomorrowCalm
Waves0.3–0.5 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature16.4°C
Next 72 hours
18:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 16.3°C
00:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 16.2°C
06:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 16.0°C
12:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 16.4°C
18:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 16.5°C
00:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 16.3°C
06:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 16.2°C
12:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 16.5°C
18:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 16.6°C
00:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 16.4°C
06:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 16.2°C
12:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 16.5°C
Catalog depth15–40 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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Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Nov-May

Peak month

Feb 20.9°

Jan19.9°
Feb20.9°
Mar20.5°
Apr19.3°
May17.8°
Jun16.2°
Jul15.2°
Aug14.6°
Sep14.7°
Oct15.3°
Nov16.5°
Dec18.3°
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 Wateradvanced 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
black sea urchin
Centrostephanus rodgersii
DeepLog3
Yellow-and-black triplefin
Forsterygion flavonigrum
DeepLog3
Asterodiscides truncatus
DeepLog2
Evechinus chloroticus
DeepLog2
Butterfly perch
Caesioperca lepidoptera
DeepLog1
Demoiselle
Chromis dispila
DeepLog1
Long-beaked common dolphin
Delphinus delphis
DeepLog1
Octopus
Octopus tetricus
DeepLog1
Pettifogger
Gymnothorax prasinus
DeepLog1
Red scorpion-cod
Scorpaena cardinalis
DeepLog1
Sandager's wrasse
Coris sandeyeri
DeepLog1
Sea carp
Aplodactylus arctidens
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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