
New Zealand
Old man rock
15–30 mMax Depth
boatEntry
3Species
Conditions Summary
Model forecast · local time (GMT+13)
Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.5 m
7.2 s
Swell
0.4 m
5.3 s
Current speed
0.2 km/h
flowing toward E
Water temperature
16.3°C
Wind
8.0 km/h
→ NW
Sea level
-0.0 m
rising
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
21:00–22:00
Calmest model window
Forecast Overview
Sun, Oct 18Watch
Waves0.5–0.5 mCurrent speed0.3 km/h maxWater temperature16.2°C
Mon, Oct 19Calm
Waves0.4–0.5 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature16.2°C
Tue, Oct 20Calm
Waves0.4–0.4 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature16.3°C
TodayCalm
Waves0.3–0.3 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature16.4°C
Next 72 hours
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
Best window
Dec-May
Peak month
Feb 20.9°
Jan20.0°
Feb20.9°
Mar20.6°
Apr19.6°
May18.1°
Jun16.6°
Jul15.5°
Aug14.9°
Sep14.9°
Oct15.5°
Nov16.8°
Dec18.5°
Current: mild
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
wallsalt 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
Black paua
Haliotis iris
DeepLog1
Blue mackerel
Scomber australasicus
DeepLog1
Reddish blackspot pigfish
Bodianus unimaculatus
DeepLog1
Jasus edwardsii
Nearby OBIS observations134
Pecten novaezelandiae
Nearby OBIS observations108
Pagrus auratus
Nearby OBIS observations20
Ruanoho whero
Nearby OBIS observations2
Sagmariasus verreauxi
Nearby OBIS observations2
Tonna tankervillii
Nearby OBIS observations2
Allomycterus pilatus
Nearby OBIS observations1
Alopias vulpinus
Nearby OBIS observations1
Anas chlorotis
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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