SS Gairloch

New Zealand

SS Gairloch

18–32 mMax Depth
boatEntry
40Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+12)

Planning signal62/100
Waves
2.9 m
11.3 s
Swell
2.5 m
11.1 s
Current speed
0.4 km/h
flowing toward SE
Water temperature
14.1°C
Wind
25.3 km/h
→ NW
Sea level
-0.2 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellChallenging
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

TodayChallenging
Waves2.9–3.1 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature14.2°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.9–3.0 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature14.3°C
Tue, Sep 8Challenging
Waves1.3–1.8 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature14.4°C
Wed, Sep 9Challenging
Waves1.1–1.3 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature14.3°C
Next 72 hours
12:00
Waves: 2.9 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 14.1°C
18:00
Waves: 3.1 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 14.2°C
00:00
Waves: 3.0 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 14.2°C
06:00
Waves: 3.0 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 14.2°C
12:00
Waves: 2.6 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 14.3°C
18:00
Waves: 2.1 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 14.3°C
00:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 14.3°C
06:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 14.2°C
12:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 14.4°C
18:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 14.5°C
00:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 14.3°C
06:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 14.3°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

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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
Radiate limpet
Cellana radians
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Stichaster australis
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Chiton glaucus
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Deep-water burrfish
Allomycterus pilatus
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Sypharochiton pelliserpentis
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Cook's turban
Cookia sulcata
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Evechinus chloroticus
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Sypharochiton sinclairi
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White rock shell
Dicathais orbita
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Zemelanopsis trifasciata
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Allostichaster polyplax
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Amphisbetia bispinosa
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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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SS Gairloch photo 3
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