Volkner Rocks Marine reserve

New Zealand

Volkner Rocks Marine reserve

15–20 mMax Depth
boatEntry
9Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+13)

Model conditions signal100/100
Waves
0.4 m
9.2 s
Swell
0.3 m
9.1 s
Current speed
0.4 km/h
flowing toward NW
Water temperature
16.3°C
Wind
7.8 km/h
→ NW
Sea level
0.5 m
falling
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
02:45–02:00
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 speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature16.8°C
TomorrowCalm
Waves0.4–0.6 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature16.8°C
Fri, Oct 23Watch
Waves0.6–0.7 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature16.6°C
Next 72 hours
02:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 16.3°C
08:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 16.3°C
14:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 16.8°C
20:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 16.8°C
02:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 16.5°C
08:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 16.5°C
14:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 17.0°C
20:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 17.0°C
02:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 16.6°C
08:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 16.6°C
14:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 17.0°C
20:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 16.9°C
Catalog depth15–20 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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Peak month

Feb 21.2°

Jan20.2°
Feb21.2°
Mar20.8°
Apr19.8°
May18.3°
Jun16.8°
Jul15.7°
Aug15.3°
Sep15.3°
Oct15.8°
Nov16.9°
Dec18.7°
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
Asterodiscides truncatus
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Black angelfish
Parma alboscapularis
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black sea urchin
Centrostephanus rodgersii
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Crested blenny
Parablennius laticlavius
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Lord Howe Island butterflyfish
Amphichaetodon howensis
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Lowfin moray
Gymnothorax porphyreus
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Mosaic eel
Enchelycore ramosa
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Surgeonfish
Prionurus maculatus
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Trumps
Scorpis lineolata
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Seriola lalandi
Nearby OBIS observations83
Metanephrops challengeri
Nearby OBIS observations45
Goniocorella dumosa
Nearby OBIS observations5
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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