New Zealand

Wellington

2–6.1 mMax Depth

boatEntry

57Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+13)

Model conditions signal52/100

Waves

1.8 m

11.1 s

Swell

1.7 m

9.7 s

Current speed

1.8 km/h

flowing toward SE

Water temperature

14.5°C

Wind

20.5 km/h

→ N

Sea level

0.4 m

rising

WavesChallenging

SwellChallenging

Current speedWatch

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Challenging

Waves1.8–1.8 mCurrent speed2.3 km/h maxWater temperature14.5°C

TodayChallenging

Waves1.4–1.8 mCurrent speed2.6 km/h maxWater temperature14.5°C

TomorrowChallenging

Waves1.0–1.5 mCurrent speed3.3 km/h maxWater temperature14.4°C

Fri, Oct 23Watch

Waves0.9–1.4 mCurrent speed3.4 km/h maxWater temperature14.5°C

Next 72 hours

23:00

Waves: 1.8 m

Current speed: 2.3 km/h

Water temperature: 14.5°C

05:00

Waves: 1.8 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 14.2°C

11:00

Waves: 1.5 m

Current speed: 2.2 km/h

Water temperature: 14.4°C

17:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 1.4 km/h

Water temperature: 14.8°C

23:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 2.0 km/h

Water temperature: 14.7°C

05:00

Waves: 1.5 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 14.4°C

11:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 3.3 km/h

Water temperature: 14.3°C

17:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 1.1 km/h

Water temperature: 14.4°C

23:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 3.0 km/h

Water temperature: 14.2°C

05:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 1.7 km/h

Water temperature: 14.1°C

11:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 2.9 km/h

Water temperature: 14.5°C

17:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 1.9 km/h

Water temperature: 14.9°C

Catalog depth2–6.1 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

Jan-Apr

Peak month

Feb 16.6°

Jan15.9°

Feb16.6°

Mar16.1°

Apr15.1°

May14.2°

Jun12.9°

Jul12.2°

Aug12.0°

Sep12.3°

Oct12.9°

Nov13.8°

Dec14.9°

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.

Nearby live cameras

Check the water around Wellington before you dive. Feeds are provided by third parties and may occasionally be offline.

8 cameras

SH1 Tinakori Rd On-ramp

8.5 km awayOpenStreetMap

Open

North along Urban Mwy from Tinakori Rd On-ramp

Check is getting oldLast checked 45h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Fallback camera: Lower Hutt

Public feedCatalogued Oct 19, 2026

SH1/SH2 Interchange

12 km awayOpenStreetMap

Open

South along Urban Mwy from SH1/SH2 Interchange

Check is getting oldLast checked 45h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Fallback camera: Lower Hutt

Public feedCatalogued Oct 19, 2026

SH1 Ngauranga Gorge

12.6 km awayOpenStreetMap

Open

South along SH1 in the Ngauranga Gorge

Check is getting oldLast checked 45h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Fallback camera: Lower Hutt

Public feedCatalogued Oct 19, 2026

SH1 Newlands

13.7 km awayOpenStreetMap

Open

South along SH1 from Newlands Rd

Check is getting oldLast checked 45h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Fallback camera: Lower Hutt

Public feedCatalogued Oct 19, 2026

SH1 Johnsonville

14.1 km awayOpenStreetMap

Open

South along SH1 from Johnsonville Off-ramp

Check is getting oldLast checked 45h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Fallback camera: Lower Hutt

Public feedCatalogued Oct 19, 2026

SH2 Petone

15.8 km awayOpenStreetMap

Open

South along SH2 from Petone Off-ramp

Check is getting oldLast checked 45h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Fallback camera: Lower Hutt

Public feedCatalogued Oct 19, 2026

SH1 Churton Park South

16.8 km awayOpenStreetMap

Open

South along SH1 from Churton Park Interchange

Check is getting oldLast checked 45h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Fallback camera: Lower Hutt

Public feedCatalogued Oct 19, 2026

SH1 Churton Park North

16.9 km awayOpenStreetMap

Open

North along SH1 from Churton Park Interchange

Check is getting oldLast checked 45h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Fallback camera: Lower Hutt

Public feedCatalogued Oct 19, 2026

Live availability is controlled by each camera provider. Use the feed as a quick surface check and confirm current conditions with a local dive 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

Patiriella regularis

DeepLog13

Blue moki

Latridopsis ciliaris

DeepLog7

New Zealand blue cod

Parapercis colias

DeepLog6

Actinia tenebrosa

DeepLog5

Black paua

Haliotis iris

DeepLog5

Ischnochiton maorianus

DeepLog4

Long-beaked common dolphin

Delphinus delphis

DeepLog4

Phlyctenactis tuberculosa

DeepLog3

Scarlet wrasse

Pseudolabrus miles

DeepLog3

Eurygonias hylacanthus

DeepLog2

Evechinus chloroticus

DeepLog2

Flabelligera bicolor

DeepLog2

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

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