Aldermens- Fish Factory
Fish Factory, a remarkable dive site in the Alderman Group, is an ideal destination for advanced and expert divers seeking an exhilarating underwater experience. Along with a captivating wall to explore, this site offers a nearby pinnacle that adds extra excitement to the dive. The site's depth and challenging conditions require a certain level of expertise and experience.
Divers will be awestruck by the abundance of colorful marine life at Fish Factory. Blue MaoMao and Demoiselles are plentiful, while the pink MaoMao are commonly found near the pinnacle. If you're lucky, you may even witness schools of majestic kingfish passing by on a good day.
Located in the beautiful waters of Waikato, New Zealand, Fish Factory boasts a visibility of 19 meters and a maximum depth of 21 meters. With its unique features and rich biodiversity, this dive site promises an unforgettable experience for divers of advanced and expert levels.
Experience the wonders of Fish Factory, a must-visit dive site in New Zealand's Alderman Group.
Divers will be awestruck by the abundance of colorful marine life at Fish Factory. Blue MaoMao and Demoiselles are plentiful, while the pink MaoMao are commonly found near the pinnacle. If you're lucky, you may even witness schools of majestic kingfish passing by on a good day.
Located in the beautiful waters of Waikato, New Zealand, Fish Factory boasts a visibility of 19 meters and a maximum depth of 21 meters. With its unique features and rich biodiversity, this dive site promises an unforgettable experience for divers of advanced and expert levels.
Experience the wonders of Fish Factory, a must-visit dive site in New Zealand's Alderman Group.
Diving Conditions Score for Aldermens- Fish Factory
4.2
Below AverageChallenging conditions, for experienced divers only.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Aldermens- Fish Factory
Depth
21m
Visibility
19m
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Aldermens- Fish Factory
Wave Height
1.82m
Wind Speed
26.5 m/s
Water Temp
16.4°C
Visibility
45.12km
Cloud Cover
54%
Wave Period
7.65s
Air Temperature
14.1°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Aldermens- Fish Factory
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Dive Score Chart for Aldermens- Fish Factory
Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 6.049439393939394/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.24m, Wind 24.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 5.391038241308794/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Aldermens- Fish Factory: 06:00
Sunset at Aldermens- Fish Factory: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Aldermens- Fish Factory 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.
Best Overall
16:00Score: 6.0/10
Waves: 1.24m (8.8s), Wind: 24.7 m/s
Best Night
21:00Score: 5.4/10
Waves: 1.2m, Wind: 39.4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Aldermens- Fish FactoryAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Aldermens- Fish Factory
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 Aldermens- Fish Factory
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.8/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Aldermens- Fish Factory
July
Score: 9.9
June
Score: 9.8
August
Score: 9.7
Ideal Conditions for Aldermens- Fish Factory
Water Temp
23.7°C / 74.7°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Aldermens- Fish Factory
Aldermens- Fish Factory follows southern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (23.7°C) and December the coldest (19.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January 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 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, 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.
Last updated: 3 hr. ago - Jul 8, 2026
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