Oreti

New Zealand

Oreti

15–25 mMax Depth
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1Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+13)

Model conditions signal62/100
Waves
2.3 m
8.7 s
Swell
2.1 m
7.8 s
Current speed
1.4 km/h
flowing toward NE
Water temperature
11.6°C
Wind
18.7 km/h
→ SW
Sea level
0.4 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellChallenging
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Fri, Oct 16Challenging
Waves2.2–2.3 mCurrent speed1.4 km/h maxWater temperature11.6°C
Sat, Oct 17Challenging
Waves1.9–2.2 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature11.6°C
Sun, Oct 18Challenging
Waves1.6–1.8 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature11.7°C
Mon, Oct 19Challenging
Waves1.5–1.7 mCurrent speed2.2 km/h maxWater temperature11.7°C
Next 72 hours
21:00
Waves: 2.3 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 11.6°C
03:00
Waves: 2.1 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 11.5°C
09:00
Waves: 2.0 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 11.5°C
15:00
Waves: 2.0 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 11.6°C
21:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 11.6°C
03:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 11.5°C
09:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 11.6°C
15:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 11.8°C
21:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 11.9°C
03:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 11.7°C
09:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 1.9 km/h
Water temperature: 11.7°C
15:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 1.8 km/h
Water temperature: 11.7°C
Catalog depth15–25 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.

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Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Nov-Apr

Peak month

Feb 14.2°

Jan13.7°
Feb14.2°
Mar13.7°
Apr12.7°
May11.8°
Jun10.6°
Jul9.9°
Aug9.6°
Sep10.1°
Oct10.8°
Nov11.8°
Dec12.7°
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 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
Coscinasterias muricata
DeepLog1
Undaria pinnatifida
Nearby OBIS observations41
Jasus edwardsii
Nearby OBIS observations28
New Zealand Sea Lion
Phocarctos hookeri
Nearby OBIS observations17
Northern Royal Albatross
Diomedea sanfordi
Nearby OBIS observations16
New Zealand Fur Seal
Arctocephalus australis forsteri
Nearby OBIS observations13
Larus scopulinus
Nearby OBIS observations11
Amanita muscaria
Nearby OBIS observations9
Haematopus unicolor
Nearby OBIS observations6
Sterna striata
Nearby OBIS observations6
Styela clava
Nearby OBIS observations6
Actinia tenebrosa
Nearby OBIS observations5
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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