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ABC Bay

ABC Bay, located on the left hand side of the island in New Zealand, is a must-visit dive site for beginners. Marked with a white letter B on the cliff face, this underwater paradise offers a maximum depth of 7m and excellent visibility up to 7m. With a sandy bottom and a kelp wall, divers will be enthralled by the diverse marine life that resides here.

Explore the bay's rocky crevices and encounter a plethora of fascinating creatures, including crayfish, hiwihiwi, crabs, octopus, and nudibranches. If you dive during the winter, keep an eye out for seals gliding gracefully through the waters. The abundance of common fish species, such as eagle rays and stingrays, make ABC Bay a haven for snorkelers and tank divers alike. As you venture closer to the bay, the depth becomes shallow, reaching only 2-3m.

For an unforgettable underwater adventure, ABC Bay is the place to be. Don't miss the opportunity to make thrilling discoveries amidst the kelp wall leading up to the bay, where conger eels and yellow moray eels often hide. This dive site, conveniently located near Rogers Cave, Goat Island Road, Leigh, Rodney, Auckland, New Zealand, promises a memorable and enriching experience for divers of all levels.

Diving Conditions Score for ABC Bay

5.4
Average

Average conditions, be alert.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for ABC Bay

Depth

7m

Visibility

7m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for ABC Bay

Wave Height

0.68m

Wind Speed

19.8 m/s

Water Temp

15.8°C

Visibility

48.24km

Cloud Cover

37%

Wave Period

4.25s

Air Temperature

16.8°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for ABC Bay
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Dive Score Chart for ABC Bay

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 6.971800000000001/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.7m, Wind 19.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.5667/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at ABC Bay: 06:00
Sunset at ABC Bay: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at ABC Bay are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.

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Best Overall
6:00

Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 0.7m (4.15s), Wind: 19.2 m/s

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Best Night
0:00

Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 0.66m, Wind: 21 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for ABC Bay
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at ABC Bay

The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.

Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Seasonal DiveScore Chart

This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Best Season for ABC Bay

Summer

Avg. Score: 7.9/10

Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.

Best Months for ABC Bay

July
Score: 7.9
August
Score: 7.9
June
Score: 7.8

Ideal Conditions for ABC Bay

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

18.1°C / 64.6°F

February

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

14.0m / 45.9ft

December

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.9m / 3.0ft

December

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for ABC Bay

ABC Bay follows southern hemisphere patterns with February being the warmest month (18.1°C) and September the coldest (11.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 0.9m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in December with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). January is usually the driest month with 0.1mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during December to February, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 23, 2026

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