Summary | Weather Forecast | Diving Forecast | Model
Summary
Forecast for the next 7 days according to Reefranger:
Today’s conditions at The Arches Marine Sanctuary are not ideal for snorkeling or diving, with a swell height of 2.5 meters and wind speeds at 29.5 km/h creating surface chop that can be challenging. Ocean temperatures of 17°C suggest the need for a 5mm wetsuit to stay warm. Friday presents the best conditions for underwater enthusiasts, with reduced swells of 1.8 meters and lighter winds of 12.2 km/h, making for a more enjoyable and safe experience. Avoid the start of next week, particularly Tuesday, as the swell height reaches an unsafe 4.9 meters. Plan accordingly for a safe and pleasant excursion.
Weather Forecast
Surface Conditions
Weather Conditions
Wednesday
9.9°
17°
Thursday
8.5°
17.1°
Friday
5.4°
18.9°
Saturday
7.7°
21°
Sunday
10.4°
23°
Monday
14.2°
23.8°
Tuesday
12.2°
20.6°
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.
2.5m 12sec
23 km/h SE
1.8m 11sec
14.8 km/h SSE
1.8m 11sec
11.5 km/h N
2.1m 14sec
19.8 km/h N
1.9m 12sec
24.8 km/h N
2.9m 18sec
33.1 km/h N
4.0m 14sec
28.4 km/h WNW
Scores reflect the ocean conditions in the 2 hours after low tide, and consider local heavy rainfall in the period prior.
19:26
2.4m 12sec
25.6 km/h SE
19:46
1.7m 14sec
11.2 km/h SSE
07:04
1.7m 14sec
11.5 km/h N
07:35
2.1m 14sec
19.8 km/h N
08:07
1.9m 12sec
24.8 km/h N
08:40
2.9m 18sec
33.1 km/h N
09:13
4.0m 14sec
30.2 km/h WNW
Scores reflect the ocean conditions in the 2 hours after hight tide, and consider local heavy rainfall in the period prior.
13:10
2.5m 12sec
25.6 km/h SE
13:38
1.7m 11sec
12.2 km/h SSE
14:07
1.7m 13sec
12.2 km/h N
14:38
2.0m 14sec
18.7 km/h N
15:10
1.7m 12sec
23.8 km/h N
15:46
3.5m 17sec
33.5 km/h N
16:24
4.9m 14sec
31.7 km/h WNW
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.