New Zealand

SS Tararua

20–40 mMax Depth

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22Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+13)

Model conditions signal62/100

Waves

2.3 m

8.8 s

Swell

2.1 m

7.9 s

Current speed

0.8 km/h

flowing toward NE

Water temperature

12.1°C

Wind

—

Sea level

0.1 m

falling

WavesChallenging

SwellChallenging

Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Fri, Oct 16Challenging

Waves2.3–2.3 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature12.1°C

Sat, Oct 17Challenging

Waves2.2–2.3 mCurrent speed2.0 km/h maxWater temperature12.1°C

Sun, Oct 18Challenging

Waves2.2–2.8 mCurrent speed3.4 km/h maxWater temperature12.2°C

Mon, Oct 19Challenging

Waves2.0–2.8 mCurrent speed3.1 km/h maxWater temperature12.2°C

Next 72 hours

21:00

Waves: 2.3 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 12.1°C

03:00

Waves: 2.2 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 12.0°C

09:00

Waves: 2.2 m

Current speed: 1.1 km/h

Water temperature: 12.0°C

15:00

Waves: 2.2 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 12.1°C

21:00

Waves: 2.2 m

Current speed: 1.8 km/h

Water temperature: 12.1°C

03:00

Waves: 2.2 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 12.1°C

09:00

Waves: 2.3 m

Current speed: 2.7 km/h

Water temperature: 12.2°C

15:00

Waves: 2.5 m

Current speed: 1.6 km/h

Water temperature: 12.3°C

21:00

Waves: 2.8 m

Current speed: 3.4 km/h

Water temperature: 12.3°C

03:00

Waves: 2.7 m

Current speed: 1.8 km/h

Water temperature: 12.2°C

09:00

Waves: 2.4 m

Current speed: 3.1 km/h

Water temperature: 12.2°C

15:00

Waves: 2.1 m

Current speed: 1.1 km/h

Water temperature: 12.3°C

Catalog depth20–40 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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Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Nov-Apr

Peak month

Feb 14.4°

Jan14.0°

Feb14.4°

Mar13.9°

Apr13.1°

May12.2°

Jun11.1°

Jul10.4°

Aug10.1°

Sep10.6°

Oct11.2°

Nov12.2°

Dec13.2°

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

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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

New zealand sea lion

Phocarctos hookeri

DeepLog19

Twister

Bellapiscis medius

DeepLog4

Cook's turban

Cookia sulcata

DeepLog3

Oulactis muscosa

DeepLog3

Yellowfoot paua

Haliotis australis

DeepLog3

Armed hermaphroditic anemone

Anthopleura hermaphroditica

DeepLog2

Black paua

Haliotis iris

DeepLog2

Ornate limpet

Cellana ornata

DeepLog2

Patiriella regularis

DeepLog2

Radiate limpet

Cellana radians

DeepLog2

Sypharochiton pelliserpentis

DeepLog2

Aulacomya maoriana

DeepLog1

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

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