New Zealand

SS Gairloch

18–32 mMax Depth

boatEntry

40Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+13)

Model conditions signal81/100

Waves

1.0 m

9.8 s

Swell

0.9 m

7.7 s

Current speed

0.8 km/h

flowing toward NE

Water temperature

15.2°C

Wind

12.8 km/h

→ S

Sea level

0.0 m

rising

WavesWatch

SwellWatch

Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Challenging

Waves1.0–1.6 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature15.1°C

Tue, Oct 20Challenging

Waves1.1–1.7 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature15.1°C

TodayChallenging

Waves1.1–1.8 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature15.1°C

Next 72 hours

00:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 15.2°C

06:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 15.0°C

12:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 1.3 km/h

Water temperature: 15.1°C

18:00

Waves: 1.5 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 15.1°C

00:00

Waves: 1.7 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 15.0°C

06:00

Waves: 1.5 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 14.8°C

12:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 15.2°C

18:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 15.4°C

00:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 15.2°C

06:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 15.0°C

12:00

Waves: 1.6 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 15.1°C

18:00

Waves: 1.7 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 15.3°C

Catalog depth18–32 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

Nov-Apr

Peak month

Feb 19.7°

Jan18.7°

Feb19.7°

Mar19.3°

Apr18.3°

May16.9°

Jun15.4°

Jul14.3°

Aug13.7°

Sep13.7°

Oct14.4°

Nov15.6°

Dec17.3°

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.

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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

Radiate limpet

Cellana radians

DeepLog5

Stichaster australis

DeepLog5

Chiton glaucus

DeepLog4

Deep-water burrfish

Allomycterus pilatus

DeepLog4

Sypharochiton pelliserpentis

DeepLog4

Cook's turban

Cookia sulcata

DeepLog3

Evechinus chloroticus

DeepLog3

Sypharochiton sinclairi

DeepLog3

White rock shell

Dicathais orbita

DeepLog3

Zemelanopsis trifasciata

DeepLog3

Allostichaster polyplax

DeepLog2

Amphisbetia bispinosa

DeepLog2

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

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