Cook Island - North Wall
"Discover the breathtaking beauty of Cook Island, a renowned Marine Reserve located in Australia. As a protected area, it offers divers a unique glimpse into a thriving ecosystem teeming with diverse marine life and incredible breeding seabirds. With a maximum depth of 13m and visibility reaching up to 11m, this picturesque dive site presents an ideal opportunity for both beginner divers and experienced adventurers to explore its wonders. Prepare to be amazed by the frequent sightings of graceful green sea turtles, as well as occasional visits from rays, mantas, and majestic whales during the winter months. Plan your visit to Cook Island Nature Reserve, located near Fingal Lighthouse Track in the Tweed Shire Council of New South Wales, Australia, and embark on an unforgettable underwater journey."
Diving Conditions Score for Cook Island - North Wall
5.8
AverageAverage conditions, be alert.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Cook Island - North Wall
Depth
13m
Visibility
11m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Cook Island - North Wall
Wave Height
1.16m
Wind Speed
12 m/s
Water Temp
21.8°C
Visibility
57.52km
Cloud Cover
8%
Wave Period
7.9s
Air Temperature
14.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Cook Island - North Wall
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Dive Score Chart for Cook Island - North Wall
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 6.491533333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.24m, Wind 13.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 7.103963492063492/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Cook Island - North Wall: 06:00
Sunset at Cook Island - North Wall: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Cook Island - North Wall 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
23:00Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 1.06m (8.4s), Wind: 2.2 m/s
Safest Overall
17:00Score: 6.5/10
Waves: 1.24m (7.65s), Wind: 13.4 m/s
Best Day
17:00Score: 6.5/10
Waves: 1.24m, Wind: 13.4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Cook Island - North WallAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Cook Island - North Wall
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 Cook Island - North Wall
Summer
Avg. Score: 8.6/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Cook Island - North Wall
July
Score: 8.7
June
Score: 8.6
August
Score: 8.6
Ideal Conditions for Cook Island - North Wall
Water Temp
20.4°C / 68.7°F
March
Visibility
13.9m / 45.6ft
November
Wave Height
1.1m / 3.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Cook Island - North Wall
Cook Island - North Wall follows southern hemisphere patterns with March being the warmest month (20.4°C) and July the coldest (14.1°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.1m 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). June 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 19, 2026
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