Cherry Island, Taupo
This dive site in New Zealand offers a thrilling drift dive experience with high current and back eddies. It is recommended for advanced and expert divers due to its challenging nature. Prior experience or guidance from someone familiar with this dive is crucial to ensure a safe exit. As an added bonus, there is a natural hot spring located midway during the dive, adding a unique touch to the underwater adventure.
The dive site boasts a stunning surface scenery, making it a popular choice among scuba divers, free-divers, and snorkelers alike. Divers can expect a visibility of 6m and a maximum depth of 10m, allowing for a comprehensive exploration of the underwater environment.
Located in Rangatira Park, Taupo, Taupo District, Waikato, 3330, New Zealand, this dive site presents a fantastic opportunity for divers seeking both excitement and natural beauty.
The dive site boasts a stunning surface scenery, making it a popular choice among scuba divers, free-divers, and snorkelers alike. Divers can expect a visibility of 6m and a maximum depth of 10m, allowing for a comprehensive exploration of the underwater environment.
Located in Rangatira Park, Taupo, Taupo District, Waikato, 3330, New Zealand, this dive site presents a fantastic opportunity for divers seeking both excitement and natural beauty.
Diving Conditions Score for Cherry Island, Taupo
4
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 Cherry Island, Taupo
Depth
10m
Visibility
6m
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Cherry Island, Taupo
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
22.9 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
4.84km
Cloud Cover
73%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
10°C
Precipitation
0.7 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Cherry Island, Taupo
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Dive Score Chart for Cherry Island, Taupo
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 6.209433333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 16.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 5.755333333333334/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Cherry Island, Taupo: 06:00
Sunset at Cherry Island, Taupo: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Cherry Island, Taupo 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
7:00Score: 6.2/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 16.3 m/s
Safest Overall
6:00Score: 6.2/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 17.4 m/s
Best Night
22:00Score: 5.8/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 14.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Cherry Island, TaupoAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Cherry Island, Taupo
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 Cherry Island, Taupo
Summer
Avg. Score: 7.9/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Cherry Island, Taupo
July
Score: 8.0
August
Score: 7.9
June
Score: 7.8
Ideal Conditions for Cherry Island, Taupo
Water Temp
15.3°C / 59.5°F
February
Visibility
14.3m / 46.9ft
January
Wave Height
1.0m / 3.3ft
February
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Cherry Island, Taupo
Cherry Island, Taupo follows southern hemisphere patterns with February being the warmest month (15.3°C) and September the coldest (7.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in February with average wave heights of 1.0m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in February 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 February to April, 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 6, 2026
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