Summary | Weather Forecast | Diving Forecast | Model
Summary
Forecast for the next 7 days according to Reefranger:
Today, with a high swell of 2.7 meters and strong winds at 47.2 km/h from the SSW, conditions around Northwest Solitary Island aren’t ideal for snorkeling or diving due to surface chop and underwater turbulence. Swell and wind ease through the week; by Monday and Tuesday, swells drop under 2 meters with winds below 20 km/h, making these prime days for underwater activities. Ocean temperatures hover around a comfortable 23.8–23.9°C, suitable for shortie wetsuits, though a full 3mm suit could be more protective over prolonged periods. Avoid venturing out before Monday; conditions are challenging for safety and enjoyment.
Weather Forecast
Surface Conditions
Weather Conditions
Wednesday
20.6°
22.1°
Thursday
19°
21.2°
Friday
18.8°
20.4°
Saturday
19.4°
21.7°
Sunday
20.1°
22.5°
Monday
20.4°
22.9°
Tuesday
20.3°
23°
Note that local weather not directly impact diving scores. Still useful if you prefer to dive in the sun and without rain.
Diving Forecast
These are the reefranger ratings for the next 7 days. Ratings are available for the morning, low tide, and high tide. Tides are shown during the daytime (6am to 8pm). Ratings currently take into account Swell Height, Swell Direction, and location exposure based on swell direction versus the orientation of the site.
Scores reflect the ocean conditions in the 2 hours between 8am and 10am, and consider local heavy rainfall in the period prior.
1.6m 7sec
32 km/h SSW
3.2m 9sec
52.6 km/h SSW
3.2m 9sec
42.5 km/h S
2.4m 11sec
39.6 km/h S
1.9m 10sec
31 km/h SSE
1.9m 8sec
24.5 km/h SSE
1.6m 8sec
19.8 km/h SSW
Scores reflect the ocean conditions in the 2 hours after low tide, and consider local heavy rainfall in the period prior.
15:23
2.5m 7sec
40 km/h SSW
15:55
3.3m 9sec
54.4 km/h SSW
16:29
2.7m 10sec
40.7 km/h S
17:09
2.2m 11sec
34.9 km/h S
17:58
1.9m 9sec
27 km/h SSE
19:11
1.8m 8sec
18 km/h SSE
09:58
1.6m 8sec
20.2 km/h SSW
Scores reflect the ocean conditions in the 2 hours after hight tide, and consider local heavy rainfall in the period prior.
09:24
1.7m 7sec
32 km/h SSW
09:58
3.2m 9sec
52.9 km/h SSW
10:37
2.7m 10sec
41.8 km/h S
11:22
2.3m 11sec
39.6 km/h S
12:23
2.0m 9sec
28.8 km/h SSE
13:56
1.8m 8sec
21.6 km/h SSE
15:45
1.5m 8sec
19.8 km/h SSW
Model
Swell and wind impact diving suitability, but not all swells and winds are equal. A dive site may be protected from wind and swell by nearby geography. The model uses these exposure ratings to determine how much impact a wind and swell will have on the dive site, based on the origin of the winds or waves.