Brady’s Corner (Shark Fin Cave)
Explore the captivating dive site of Typical New Zealand Reefs, located near Rikoriko Cave in Northland, New Zealand. This site is ideal for both beginner and advanced divers, offering a diverse underwater landscape featuring steep drop-offs, boulders, and breathtaking views. With its shallow areas and sheltered conditions, it provides an excellent opportunity for novice divers to hone their skills. The maximum depth of this site reaches 40 meters, allowing experienced divers to embark on thrilling explorations.
At Typical New Zealand Reefs, you'll encounter a plethora of vibrant reef fish, creating a visually stunning experience. While the typical sightings are awe-inspiring, the open blue waters surrounding the reef hold the potential for even rarer and more intriguing encounters.
Discover crystal-clear waters with a visibility of 16 meters, ensuring an immersive and awe-inspiring underwater adventure. Don't miss the chance to explore this remarkable dive site nestled in the captivating waters of New Zealand.
At Typical New Zealand Reefs, you'll encounter a plethora of vibrant reef fish, creating a visually stunning experience. While the typical sightings are awe-inspiring, the open blue waters surrounding the reef hold the potential for even rarer and more intriguing encounters.
Discover crystal-clear waters with a visibility of 16 meters, ensuring an immersive and awe-inspiring underwater adventure. Don't miss the chance to explore this remarkable dive site nestled in the captivating waters of New Zealand.
Diving Conditions Score for Brady’s Corner (Shark Fin Cave)
4.6
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 Brady’s Corner (Shark Fin Cave)
Depth
16m
Visibility
16m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Brady’s Corner (Shark Fin Cave)
Wave Height
1.58m
Wind Speed
43.6 m/s
Water Temp
17.1°C
Visibility
27.86km
Cloud Cover
61%
Wave Period
7.2s
Air Temperature
13.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Brady’s Corner (Shark Fin Cave)
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Dive Score Chart for Brady’s Corner (Shark Fin Cave)
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 5.091366666666666/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.96m, Wind 48.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 5.2451/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Brady’s Corner (Shark Fin Cave): 06:00
Sunset at Brady’s Corner (Shark Fin Cave): 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Brady’s Corner (Shark Fin Cave) 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
0:00Score: 5.2/10
Waves: 1.36m (8.1s), Wind: 35.2 m/s
Safest Overall
7:00Score: 5.1/10
Waves: 1.96m (6.5s), Wind: 48.9 m/s
Best Day
7:00Score: 5.1/10
Waves: 1.96m, Wind: 48.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Brady’s Corner (Shark Fin Cave)Alpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Brady’s Corner (Shark Fin Cave)
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 Brady’s Corner (Shark Fin Cave)
Summer
Avg. Score: 7.9/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Brady’s Corner (Shark Fin Cave)
July
Score: 8.0
June
Score: 7.8
August
Score: 7.8
Ideal Conditions for Brady’s Corner (Shark Fin Cave)
Water Temp
18.7°C / 65.7°F
March
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
May
Wave Height
1.8m / 5.9ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Brady’s Corner (Shark Fin Cave)
Brady’s Corner (Shark Fin Cave) follows southern hemisphere patterns with March being the warmest month (18.7°C) and October the coldest (12.9°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.8m 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). May is usually the driest month with 0.0mm 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 9, 2026
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