New Zealand

The Outpost

5–25 mMax Depth

boatEntry

62Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+13)

Model conditions signal100/100

Waves

0.3 m

6.7 s

Swell

0.2 m

7.3 s

Current speed

0.3 km/h

flowing toward NW

Water temperature

17.3°C

Wind

1.8 km/h

→ SW

Sea level

0.8 m

falling

WavesCalm

SwellCalm

Current speedCalm

Planning window

14:45–14:00

Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Calm

Waves0.2–0.3 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature17.4°C

TodayCalm

Waves0.2–0.4 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature17.3°C

TomorrowCalm

Waves0.3–0.4 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature17.2°C

Fri, Oct 23Calm

Waves0.3–0.4 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature17.1°C

Next 72 hours

14:00

Waves: 0.3 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 17.3°C

20:00

Waves: 0.3 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 17.5°C

02:00

Waves: 0.2 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 17.2°C

08:00

Waves: 0.2 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 17.1°C

14:00

Waves: 0.3 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 17.3°C

20:00

Waves: 0.3 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 17.5°C

02:00

Waves: 0.3 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 17.2°C

08:00

Waves: 0.3 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 17.1°C

14:00

Waves: 0.3 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 17.3°C

20:00

Waves: 0.4 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 17.4°C

02:00

Waves: 0.4 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 17.2°C

08:00

Waves: 0.4 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 17.0°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

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

DeepLog3

Black dendrodoris

Dendrodoris nigra

DeepLog2

black sea urchin

Centrostephanus rodgersii

DeepLog2

Cook's turban

Cookia sulcata

DeepLog2

Evechinus chloroticus

DeepLog2

Fan shell

Talochlamys zelandiae

DeepLog2

Hairy trumpet

Monoplex parthenopeus

DeepLog2

Powellina brookesi

DeepLog2

Radiate limpet

Cellana radians

DeepLog2

Spotted pleurobranchae

Pleurobranchaea maculata

DeepLog2

Aplysia argus

DeepLog1

Austromitra rubiginosa

DeepLog1

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

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