New Zealand

Red Rocks

5–25 mMax Depth

boatEntry

21Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+13)

Model conditions signal62/100

Waves

2.0 m

11.0 s

Swell

1.9 m

10.2 s

Current speed

1.2 km/h

flowing toward NW

Water temperature

14.3°C

Wind

27.0 km/h

→ N

Sea level

0.3 m

falling

WavesChallenging

SwellChallenging

Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Challenging

Waves1.9–2.0 mCurrent speed1.9 km/h maxWater temperature14.3°C

TodayChallenging

Waves1.6–1.9 mCurrent speed3.2 km/h maxWater temperature14.5°C

TomorrowChallenging

Waves1.3–1.8 mCurrent speed3.4 km/h maxWater temperature14.4°C

Thu, Oct 22Challenging

Waves1.4–1.6 mCurrent speed3.2 km/h maxWater temperature14.3°C

Next 72 hours

14:00

Waves: 2.0 m

Current speed: 1.2 km/h

Water temperature: 14.3°C

20:00

Waves: 2.0 m

Current speed: 1.9 km/h

Water temperature: 14.4°C

02:00

Waves: 1.8 m

Current speed: 1.5 km/h

Water temperature: 14.2°C

08:00

Waves: 1.7 m

Current speed: 2.2 km/h

Water temperature: 14.2°C

14:00

Waves: 1.6 m

Current speed: 2.2 km/h

Water temperature: 14.7°C

20:00

Waves: 1.6 m

Current speed: 2.6 km/h

Water temperature: 14.8°C

02:00

Waves: 1.8 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 14.3°C

08:00

Waves: 1.6 m

Current speed: 2.6 km/h

Water temperature: 14.2°C

14:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 0.7 km/h

Water temperature: 14.5°C

20:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 2.1 km/h

Water temperature: 14.6°C

02:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 14.3°C

08:00

Waves: 1.6 m

Current speed: 1.6 km/h

Water temperature: 14.2°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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Dive readiness

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.

Nearby live cameras

Check the water around Red Rocks before you dive. Feeds are provided by third parties and may occasionally be offline.

8 cameras

SH1 Tinakori Rd On-ramp

8.7 km awayOpenStreetMap

Open

North along Urban Mwy from Tinakori Rd On-ramp

Check is getting oldLast checked 1001h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Fallback camera: Lower Hutt

Public feedCatalogued Sep 7, 2026

SH1/SH2 Interchange

13 km awayOpenStreetMap

Open

South along Urban Mwy from SH1/SH2 Interchange

Check is getting oldLast checked 1001h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Fallback camera: Lower Hutt

Public feedCatalogued Sep 7, 2026

SH1 Ngauranga Gorge

13.5 km awayOpenStreetMap

Open

South along SH1 in the Ngauranga Gorge

Check is getting oldLast checked 1001h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Fallback camera: Lower Hutt

Public feedCatalogued Sep 7, 2026

SH1 Newlands

14.4 km awayOpenStreetMap

Open

South along SH1 from Newlands Rd

Check is getting oldLast checked 1001h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Fallback camera: Lower Hutt

Public feedCatalogued Sep 7, 2026

SH1 Johnsonville

14.8 km awayOpenStreetMap

Open

South along SH1 from Johnsonville Off-ramp

Check is getting oldLast checked 1001h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Fallback camera: Lower Hutt

Public feedCatalogued Sep 7, 2026

SH2 Petone

17.3 km awayOpenStreetMap

Open

South along SH2 from Petone Off-ramp

Check is getting oldLast checked 1001h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Fallback camera: Lower Hutt

Public feedCatalogued Sep 7, 2026

SH1 Churton Park South

17.6 km awayOpenStreetMap

Open

South along SH1 from Churton Park Interchange

Check is getting oldLast checked 1001h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Fallback camera: Lower Hutt

Public feedCatalogued Sep 7, 2026

SH1 Churton Park North

17.6 km awayOpenStreetMap

Open

North along SH1 from Churton Park Interchange

Check is getting oldLast checked 1001h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Fallback camera: Lower Hutt

Public feedCatalogued Sep 7, 2026

Live availability is controlled by each camera provider. Use the feed as a quick surface check and confirm current conditions with a local dive operator.

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Dive Types

pinnaclesalt 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

Black paua

Haliotis iris

DeepLog3

Dentate limpet

Cellana denticulata

DeepLog3

Patiriella regularis

DeepLog3

Actinia tenebrosa

DeepLog2

Brown mottled sea cucumber

Australostichopus mollis

DeepLog2

Evechinus chloroticus

DeepLog2

Ophionereis fasciata

DeepLog2

Oulactis muscosa

DeepLog2

Astrostole scabra

DeepLog1

Blue maomao

Scorpis violacea

DeepLog1

Butterfish

Odax pullus

DeepLog1

Common threefin

Forsterygion lapillum

DeepLog1

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

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