New Zealand

Waikana

15–25 mMax Depth

boatEntry

26Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+13)

Model conditions signal62/100

Waves

1.8 m

8.8 s

Swell

1.5 m

8.1 s

Current speed

1.3 km/h

flowing toward NE

Water temperature

11.6°C

Wind

22.2 km/h

→ SW

Sea level

-0.3 m

rising

WavesChallenging

SwellChallenging

Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Sat, Oct 17Challenging

Waves1.8–1.9 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature11.6°C

Sun, Oct 18Challenging

Waves1.5–1.8 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature11.8°C

Mon, Oct 19Challenging

Waves1.4–1.6 mCurrent speed2.1 km/h maxWater temperature11.7°C

TodayChallenging

Waves1.6–1.8 mCurrent speed1.8 km/h maxWater temperature11.8°C

Next 72 hours

15:00

Waves: 1.8 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 11.6°C

21:00

Waves: 1.9 m

Current speed: 1.5 km/h

Water temperature: 11.6°C

03:00

Waves: 1.7 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 11.5°C

09:00

Waves: 1.6 m

Current speed: 1.2 km/h

Water temperature: 11.6°C

15:00

Waves: 1.5 m

Current speed: 0.7 km/h

Water temperature: 12.0°C

21:00

Waves: 1.6 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 12.1°C

03:00

Waves: 1.6 m

Current speed: 1.3 km/h

Water temperature: 11.8°C

09:00

Waves: 1.5 m

Current speed: 1.9 km/h

Water temperature: 11.7°C

15:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 1.9 km/h

Water temperature: 11.7°C

21:00

Waves: 1.5 m

Current speed: 1.9 km/h

Water temperature: 11.7°C

03:00

Waves: 1.7 m

Current speed: 1.2 km/h

Water temperature: 11.6°C

09:00

Waves: 1.8 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 11.7°C

Catalog depth15–25 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.

Open-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs →

Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Nov-Apr

Peak month

Feb 14.2°

Jan13.7°

Feb14.2°

Mar13.7°

Apr12.7°

May11.8°

Jun10.6°

Jul9.9°

Aug9.6°

Sep10.1°

Oct10.8°

Nov11.8°

Dec12.7°

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.

Explore nearby centers on the map

Loading…

Dive Types

wrecksalt 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

Coscinasterias muricata

DeepLog5

Ophiomyxa brevirima

DeepLog5

Epiactis thompsoni

DeepLog4

Rockfish

Acanthoclinus fuscus

DeepLog4

Acanthochitona zelandica

DeepLog3

Chiton glaucus

DeepLog3

New zealand fur seal

Arctocephalus forsteri

DeepLog3

Sea slug

Scutus breviculus

DeepLog3

Sypharochiton pelliserpentis

DeepLog3

Actinia tenebrosa

DeepLog2

Butterfly chiton

Cryptoconchus porosus

DeepLog2

Maori octopus

Macroctopus maorum

DeepLog2

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

DeepLog + OBIS →

Photos