Waikana

New Zealand

Waikana

15–25 mMax Depth
boatEntry
26Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+12)

Planning signal71/100
Waves
1.2 m
8.4 s
Swell
1.1 m
7.1 s
Current speed
1.4 km/h
flowing toward NE
Water temperature
10.7°C
Wind
8.8 km/h
→ SW
Sea level
0.4 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm
Planning window
15:0016:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.2–1.3 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature10.7°C
Mon, Sep 7Challenging
Waves1.1–1.3 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature10.7°C
Tue, Sep 8Watch
Waves0.7–1.1 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature10.9°C
Wed, Sep 9Watch
Waves0.6–0.7 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature10.8°C
Next 72 hours
06:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 10.7°C
12:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 10.7°C
18:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 10.7°C
00:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 10.7°C
06:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 10.7°C
12:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 10.7°C
18:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 10.8°C
00:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 10.8°C
06:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 10.8°C
12:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 10.9°C
18:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 10.9°C
00:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 10.8°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.

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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.

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Dive Types

wrecksalt 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
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.
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Photos

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