New Zealand

SS Waitangi Shipwreck

12–22 mMax Depth

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14Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+12)

Planning signal62/100

Waves

2.5 m

10.3 s

Swell

2.1 m

10.2 s

Current speed

0.2 km/h

flowing toward E

Water temperature

13.7°C

Wind

27.9 km/h

→ NW

Sea level

-0.2 m

rising

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Forecast Overview

TodayChallenging

Waves2.5–2.7 mCurrent speed2.6 km/h maxWater temperature13.8°C

TomorrowChallenging

Waves2.0–2.8 mCurrent speed1.9 km/h maxWater temperature13.9°C

Tue, Sep 8Challenging

Waves1.0–1.9 mCurrent speed2.1 km/h maxWater temperature13.8°C

Wed, Sep 9Watch

Waves0.9–1.0 mCurrent speed1.7 km/h maxWater temperature13.7°C

Next 72 hours

12:00

Waves: 2.5 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 13.7°C

18:00

Waves: 2.7 m

Current speed: 1.8 km/h

Water temperature: 13.8°C

00:00

Waves: 2.4 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 13.8°C

06:00

Waves: 2.4 m

Current speed: 1.2 km/h

Water temperature: 13.8°C

12:00

Waves: 2.7 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 14.0°C

18:00

Waves: 2.5 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 13.9°C

00:00

Waves: 1.9 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 13.9°C

06:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 13.8°C

12:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 13.8°C

18:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 13.8°C

00:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 13.7°C

06:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 13.7°C

Catalog depth12–22 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

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Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Nov-Apr

Peak month

Feb 18.7°

Jan17.6°

Feb18.7°

Mar18.2°

Apr17.3°

May16.0°

Jun14.3°

Jul13.2°

Aug12.9°

Sep13.1°

Oct13.8°

Nov14.9°

Dec16.3°

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

Crassula aequilatera

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New zealand screw shell

Maoricolpus roseus

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Angel wing

Barnea similis

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By the wind sailor

Velella velella

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Cyclomactra tristis

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Discors trough shell

Spisula discors

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Mud snail

Amphibola crenata

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New zealand fur seal

Arctocephalus forsteri

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Pipi wedge clam

Paphies australis

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Ram's horn squid

Spirula spirula

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Skipjack tuna

Katsuwonus pelamis

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Small dog cockle

Glycymeris modesta

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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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