The Outpost

New Zealand

The Outpost

5–25 mMax Depth
boatEntry
62Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+12)

Planning signal100/100
Waves
0.4 m
3.4 s
Swell
0.1 m
5.2 s
Current speed
0.4 km/h
flowing toward SE
Water temperature
15.0°C
Wind
18.9 km/h
→ NW
Sea level
0.8 m
rising
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
12:0013:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TodayWatch
Waves0.4–0.9 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature15.1°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.6–1.2 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature15.2°C
Tue, Sep 8Calm
Waves0.3–0.7 mCurrent speed0.3 km/h maxWater temperature15.2°C
Wed, Sep 9Calm
Waves0.3–0.3 mCurrent speed0.2 km/h maxWater temperature15.2°C
Next 72 hours
12:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 15.0°C
18:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 15.1°C
00:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 15.1°C
06:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 15.1°C
12:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 15.2°C
18:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 15.3°C
00:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 15.2°C
06:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 15.1°C
12:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 15.3°C
18:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 15.4°C
00:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 15.2°C
06:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 15.2°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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Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Nov-Apr

Peak month

Feb 21.1°

Jan20.1°
Feb21.1°
Mar20.5°
Apr19.5°
May17.9°
Jun16.1°
Jul14.7°
Aug14.1°
Sep14.3°
Oct15.3°
Nov16.8°
Dec18.6°
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

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
Aplysia concava
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Black dendrodoris
Dendrodoris nigra
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black sea urchin
Centrostephanus rodgersii
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Cook's turban
Cookia sulcata
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Evechinus chloroticus
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Fan shell
Talochlamys zelandiae
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Hairy trumpet
Monoplex parthenopeus
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Powellina brookesi
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Radiate limpet
Cellana radians
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Spotted pleurobranchae
Pleurobranchaea maculata
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Aplysia argus
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Austromitra rubiginosa
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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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