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Northwest Solitary Island Diving Forecast

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Summary

Forecast for the next 7 days according to Reefranger:

Today at Northwest Solitary Island, conditions are challenging for snorkeling and diving due to high winds at 43.9 km/h from the south and moderate swell height of 1.5 meters. This combination can create considerable surface chop, reducing visibility and comfort. Ocean temperatures are warm at 26.6°C, negating the need for heavy wetsuits. Looking ahead, Sunday and Monday present better opportunities with reduced swell heights around 1.3 meters and slightly calmer winds, particularly on Sunday at 25.9 km/h from the ENE, making these days more favorable for marine activities. Exercise caution on Friday and Saturday with higher swells and winds.

Weather Forecast

Surface Conditions

Weather Conditions

Thursday

23.9°

27.2°

Friday

24.5°

26.4°

Saturday

23.7°

25.8°

Sunday

24°

26.4°

Monday

24.5°

26.5°

Tuesday

24.3°

26.7°

Wednesday

24.1°

26.2°

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.

At 08:00am

Scores reflect the ocean conditions in the 2 hours between 8am and 10am, and consider local heavy rainfall in the period prior.

Thursday
50%

1.4m 8sec

35.3 km/h S

Friday
69%

1.4m 9sec

18.4 km/h NW

Saturday
65%

1.4m 9sec

25.2 km/h S

Sunday
81%

1.1m 9sec

11.2 km/h NNW

Monday
79%

1.0m 9sec

14.8 km/h NNE

Tuesday
62%

1.1m 5sec

22 km/h N

Wednesday
68%

0.8m 5sec

21.6 km/h SW

At Low Tide

Scores reflect the ocean conditions in the 2 hours after low tide, and consider local heavy rainfall in the period prior.

Thursday
61%

11:19

1.3m 8sec

30.6 km/h S

Friday
55%

12:34

1.5m 9sec

33.1 km/h NW

Saturday
69%

13:26

1.6m 9sec

23.8 km/h S

Sunday
69%

14:06

1.2m 9sec

25.9 km/h NNW

Monday
53%

14:42

1.3m 5sec

29.5 km/h NNE

Tuesday
48%

15:15

1.4m 5sec

34.9 km/h N

Rating not found (location:22, day:6, period:low)

0.8m 5sec

21.6 km/h SW

At High Tide

Scores reflect the ocean conditions in the 2 hours after hight tide, and consider local heavy rainfall in the period prior.

Thursday
71%

16:33

1.3m 8sec

20.5 km/h S

Friday
40%

17:55

2.9m 8sec

40.7 km/h NW

Saturday
62%

18:54

1.5m 9sec

22.3 km/h S

Sunday
83%

19:40

1.2m 9sec

25.2 km/h NNW

Monday
81%

07:58

1.0m 9sec

14.8 km/h NNE

Tuesday
62%

08:35

1.1m 5sec

24.1 km/h N

Rating not found (location:22, day:6, period:high)

0.8m 5sec

21.6 km/h SW

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.