New Zealand

SS Lawrence (1891)

20–35 mMax Depth

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4Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+13)

Model conditions signal71/100

Waves

1.1 m

8.4 s

Swell

0.9 m

7.0 s

Current speed

0.2 km/h

flowing toward W

Water temperature

14.4°C

Wind

2.0 km/h

→ SE

Sea level

-0.2 m

rising

WavesChallenging

SwellWatch

Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Challenging

Waves1.1–1.5 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature14.5°C

Tue, Oct 20Challenging

Waves1.0–1.2 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature14.6°C

TodayChallenging

Waves1.1–1.5 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature14.6°C

Next 72 hours

00:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 14.4°C

06:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 0.0 km/h

Water temperature: 14.1°C

12:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.7 km/h

Water temperature: 14.6°C

18:00

Waves: 1.5 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 14.7°C

00:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 14.5°C

06:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 14.1°C

12:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 14.7°C

18:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 14.9°C

00:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 14.6°C

06:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 14.4°C

12:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 14.7°C

18:00

Waves: 1.5 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 14.8°C

Catalog depth20–35 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

Nov-Apr

Peak month

Feb 18.1°

Jan17.3°

Feb18.1°

Mar17.3°

Apr16.3°

May15.0°

Jun13.5°

Jul12.7°

Aug12.2°

Sep12.7°

Oct13.5°

Nov14.8°

Dec16.2°

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

Desmonema gaudichaudi

DeepLog1

New zealand fur seal

Arctocephalus forsteri

DeepLog1

Porbeagle

Lamna nasus

DeepLog1

Spotted estuary smooth-hound

Mustelus lenticulatus

DeepLog1

Galeorhinus galeus

Nearby OBIS observations19

Red cod

Pseudophycis bachus

Nearby OBIS observations10

Red gurnard

Chelidonichthys kumu

Nearby OBIS observations10

Sole

Peltorhamphus novaezeelandiae

Nearby OBIS observations10

Dogfish

Squalus acanthias

Nearby OBIS observations9

Larus dominicanus

Nearby OBIS observations8

Callanthias

Nearby OBIS observations7

Colistium guntheri

Colistium guentheri

Nearby OBIS observations7

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

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