Allports Island
Allports Island, situated in New Zealand, is an untouched and uninhabited gem standing at an impressive height of 79 meters. Its surrounding coastline boasts deep waters, making it an ideal spot for exhilarating deep diving experiences. This dive site caters to divers of all skill levels, but it particularly shines as a destination for advanced divers seeking deep-dive training and exploration.
As you venture closer to the shore, within the shallower depths, a vibrant display of anemones and fish awaits you. However, it is at greater depths where the enchantment truly comes alive. Immerse yourself in a mesmerizing underwater world where tubeworm structures gracefully take shape, forming intricate three-dimensional figures.
For optimal underwater exploration at Allports Island, it is important to note that the visibility reaches approximately 5 meters and the maximum depth reaches 22 meters. With these specifications in mind, advanced divers can plan their dive accordingly to fully appreciate and marvel at the natural wonders that lie beneath the surface.
As you venture closer to the shore, within the shallower depths, a vibrant display of anemones and fish awaits you. However, it is at greater depths where the enchantment truly comes alive. Immerse yourself in a mesmerizing underwater world where tubeworm structures gracefully take shape, forming intricate three-dimensional figures.
For optimal underwater exploration at Allports Island, it is important to note that the visibility reaches approximately 5 meters and the maximum depth reaches 22 meters. With these specifications in mind, advanced divers can plan their dive accordingly to fully appreciate and marvel at the natural wonders that lie beneath the surface.
Diving Conditions Score for Allports Island
6.9
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Allports Island
Depth
22m
Visibility
5m
Experience Level
advanced
Weather Conditions for Allports Island
Wave Height
0.12m
Wind Speed
10 m/s
Water Temp
14.2°C
Visibility
15km
Cloud Cover
57.5%
Wave Period
5.5s
Air Temperature
20°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Allports Island
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Dive Score Chart for Allports Island
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.086666666666666/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.12m, Wind 10 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 7.586666666666667/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Allports Island: 06:00
Sunset at Allports Island: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Allports Island 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
6:00Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.12m (8s), Wind: 10 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.12m, Wind: 10 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Allports IslandAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Allports Island
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 Allports Island
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.8/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Allports Island
July
Score: 9.9
June
Score: 9.8
August
Score: 9.7
Ideal Conditions for Allports Island
Water Temp
24.1°C / 75.4°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Allports Island
Allports Island follows southern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (24.1°C) and December the coldest (20.1°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: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026
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