Stanley Island

New Zealand

Stanley Island

5–25 mMax Depth
boatEntry
13Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+13)

Model conditions signal100/100
Waves
0.4 m
7.0 s
Swell
0.3 m
4.8 s
Current speed
0.8 km/h
flowing toward SE
Water temperature
16.7°C
Wind
9.2 km/h
→ N
Sea level
-0.3 m
falling
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
19:45–19:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Calm
Waves0.4–0.4 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature16.6°C
TodayCalm
Waves0.3–0.4 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature16.5°C
TomorrowCalm
Waves0.3–0.5 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature16.5°C
Fri, Oct 23Calm
Waves0.3–0.4 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature16.6°C
Next 72 hours
19:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 16.7°C
01:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 16.4°C
07:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 16.2°C
13:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 16.7°C
19:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 16.9°C
01:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 16.4°C
07:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 16.2°C
13:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 16.6°C
19:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 16.7°C
01:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 16.4°C
07:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 16.3°C
13:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 16.8°C
Catalog depth5–25 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

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Nov-Apr

Peak month

Feb 20.9°

Jan20.0°
Feb20.9°
Mar20.6°
Apr19.6°
May18.1°
Jun16.6°
Jul15.5°
Aug14.9°
Sep14.9°
Oct15.5°
Nov16.8°
Dec18.5°
Current: moderate
Typical visibility: 10 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

reefsalt 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
Blue maomao
Scorpis violacea
DeepLog3
Demoiselle
Chromis dispila
DeepLog3
Evechinus chloroticus
DeepLog3
Reddish blackspot pigfish
Bodianus unimaculatus
DeepLog3
Black angelfish
Parma alboscapularis
DeepLog2
Sandager's wrasse
Coris sandeyeri
DeepLog2
black sea urchin
Centrostephanus rodgersii
DeepLog1
Butterfly perch
Caesioperca lepidoptera
DeepLog1
Common threefin
Forsterygion lapillum
DeepLog1
Deep-water burrfish
Allomycterus pilatus
DeepLog1
Kelpfish
Chironemus marmoratus
DeepLog1
Pettifogger
Gymnothorax prasinus
DeepLog1
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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