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Bream Rock

This dive site in New Zealand offers a thrilling experience for advanced and expert divers. With a potential depth of over 40m and strong currents, it is essential to have experienced boaties accompanying divers and freedivers.

The underwater world at this site is teeming with marine life. Red Moki, two spot demoiselles, and leather jackets are frequently spotted, along with schools of kingfish, trevally, and snapper during the warmer months. Be on the lookout for snake eels along the sand line.

The rock formations here are awe-inspiring. Some parts of the top of the rock may break the surface, while the shallows are covered in short algaes. As the rock slopes downwards sharply, divers will be treated to a colorful display of encrusting life, and deeper down, vibrant sponges reside. At certain times of the year, migrating packhorse lobsters can be found in the deep vertical cracks of the rock. On the sand, you may encounter john dory patrolling the rock, and the heads of snake eels can be spotted. However, it is important to be cautious of the strong currents and sea conditions.

Located near Bream Rock, Te Whara Track, Ocean Beach, Whangarei District, Northland, New Zealand, this dive site offers a maximum depth of 18m and visibility of 8m. Plan your dive accordingly and embrace the wonders that this underwater beauty has to offer.

Diving Conditions Score for Bream Rock

5
Average

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

Dive Site Overview for Bream Rock

Depth

18m

Visibility

8m

Experience Level

advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Bream Rock

Wave Height

0.46m

Wind Speed

16.7 m/s

Water Temp

17.6°C

Visibility

13.46km

Cloud Cover

85%

Wave Period

7.8s

Air Temperature

12.7°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Bream Rock
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Dive Score Chart for Bream Rock

Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.489998403193613/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.5m, Wind 14.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 6.981153672316385/10.

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

Sunrise at Bream Rock: 06:00
Sunset at Bream Rock: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Bream Rock 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
17:00

Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 0.5m (8.35s), Wind: 14.5 m/s

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Best Night
22:00

Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 0.54m, Wind: 14.6 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Bream Rock
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Bream Rock

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 Bream Rock

Summer

Avg. Score: 7.9/10

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

Best Months for Bream Rock

July
Score: 8.0
June
Score: 7.8
August
Score: 7.8

Ideal Conditions for Bream Rock

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

18.7°C / 65.7°F

February

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

13.0m / 42.7ft

December

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.3m / 4.3ft

December

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Bream Rock

Bream Rock follows southern hemisphere patterns with February being the warmest month (18.7°C) and September the coldest (12.3°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.3m 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 0.2mm 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 18, 2026

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