Red Rocks

New Zealand

Red Rocks

5–25 mMax Depth
boatEntry
21Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+12)

Planning signal81/100
Waves
1.7 m
5.5 s
Swell
0.5 m
9.2 s
Current speed
1.3 km/h
flowing toward SE
Water temperature
13.8°C
Wind
37.5 km/h
→ NW
Sea level
-0.1 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.7–2.1 mCurrent speed4.7 km/h maxWater temperature13.8°C
Mon, Sep 7Challenging
Waves1.5–2.6 mCurrent speed4.2 km/h maxWater temperature13.9°C
Tue, Sep 8Challenging
Waves1.0–1.6 mCurrent speed3.7 km/h maxWater temperature13.7°C
Wed, Sep 9Watch
Waves0.9–1.0 mCurrent speed3.1 km/h maxWater temperature13.7°C
Next 72 hours
04:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 13.8°C
10:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 2.7 km/h
Water temperature: 13.8°C
16:00
Waves: 2.1 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 13.9°C
22:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 3.7 km/h
Water temperature: 13.9°C
04:00
Waves: 2.1 m
Current speed: 1.8 km/h
Water temperature: 13.9°C
10:00
Waves: 2.6 m
Current speed: 1.9 km/h
Water temperature: 13.9°C
16:00
Waves: 2.4 m
Current speed: 4.2 km/h
Water temperature: 13.9°C
22:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 13.8°C
04:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 3.7 km/h
Water temperature: 13.8°C
10:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 2.8 km/h
Water temperature: 13.7°C
16:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 3.4 km/h
Water temperature: 13.7°C
22:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 3.5 km/h
Water temperature: 13.7°C
Catalog depth5–25 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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Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Jan-Apr

Peak month

Feb 16.6°

Jan15.9°
Feb16.6°
Mar16.1°
Apr15.1°
May14.2°
Jun12.9°
Jul12.2°
Aug12.0°
Sep12.3°
Oct12.9°
Nov13.8°
Dec14.9°
Current: moderate
Typical visibility: 10 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

pinnaclesalt Waterintermediate Difficulty

Data source & current conditions

Profile facts were imported from DeepLog. ScubaProof adds nearby-center links and presents the recorded fields without treating missing data as confirmation. Conditions, access, permits, and site suitability can change; confirm them with a local operator before diving.

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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 paua
Haliotis iris
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Dentate limpet
Cellana denticulata
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Patiriella regularis
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Actinia tenebrosa
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Brown mottled sea cucumber
Australostichopus mollis
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Evechinus chloroticus
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Ophionereis fasciata
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Oulactis muscosa
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Astrostole scabra
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Blue maomao
Scorpis violacea
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Butterfish
Odax pullus
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Common threefin
Forsterygion lapillum
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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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