New Zealand

Opua

10–25 mMax Depth

boatEntry

6Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+13)

Model conditions signal62/100

Waves

3.0 m

8.9 s

Swell

2.7 m

8.2 s

Current speed

0.6 km/h

flowing toward NW

Water temperature

13.6°C

Wind

19.6 km/h

→ SW

Sea level

0.5 m

falling

WavesChallenging

SwellChallenging

Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Sat, Oct 17Challenging

Waves3.0–3.0 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature13.6°C

Sun, Oct 18Challenging

Waves2.1–3.0 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature13.7°C

Mon, Oct 19Challenging

Waves1.8–2.1 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature13.8°C

Tue, Oct 20Challenging

Waves1.9–2.2 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature14.0°C

Next 72 hours

22:00

Waves: 3.0 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 13.6°C

04:00

Waves: 2.9 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 13.5°C

10:00

Waves: 2.7 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 13.6°C

16:00

Waves: 2.4 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 13.9°C

22:00

Waves: 2.1 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 13.8°C

04:00

Waves: 2.0 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 13.5°C

10:00

Waves: 1.9 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 13.7°C

16:00

Waves: 1.9 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 14.1°C

22:00

Waves: 1.9 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 14.0°C

04:00

Waves: 1.9 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 13.7°C

10:00

Waves: 1.9 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 13.9°C

16:00

Waves: 2.2 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 14.2°C

Catalog depth10–25 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.

Open-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs →

Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Not available

Peak month

Feb 17.3°

Jan16.5°

Feb17.3°

Mar16.7°

Apr15.6°

May14.5°

Jun13.2°

Jul12.4°

Aug12.2°

Sep12.3°

Oct12.9°

Nov14.0°

Dec15.3°

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.

Explore nearby centers on the map

Loading…

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

Sypharochiton pelliserpentis

DeepLog2

Banded periwinkle

Austrolittorina antipodum

DeepLog1

Cook's turban

Cookia sulcata

DeepLog1

Dentate limpet

Cellana denticulata

DeepLog1

Ornate limpet

Cellana ornata

DeepLog1

Radiate limpet

Cellana radians

DeepLog1

Jasus edwardsii

Nearby OBIS observations187

Actiniaria

Nearby OBIS observations9

New Zealand Fur Seal

Arctocephalus australis forsteri

Nearby OBIS observations5

Genypterus blacodes

Nearby OBIS observations3

Hydrolagus novaezealandiae

Nearby OBIS observations3

Kelp Gull

Larus dominicanus

Nearby OBIS observations3

These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.

DeepLog + OBIS →