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Danger Rock

Danger Rock in Northland, New Zealand, offers an exciting dive experience for advanced and expert divers. With a maximum depth of 28m and visibility of 13m, this dive site is known for its diverse marine life and unique topography.

On the northern side of Danger Rock, the seabed drops to 18m before reaching a pinnacle at 9m. From there, it gradually descends to depths of 45m and 50m, where boulders covered in vibrant gorgonians and fascinating invertebrates can be found. However, it's important to note that this side of the site can have strong currents, making it suitable for technical divers.

Towards the western side, two impressive pinnacles rise from a depth of 30m, creating a captivating narrow canyon that divers can explore. The walls of the canyon are adorned with a kaleidoscope of colorful invertebrates, providing a visually stunning backdrop for your dive.

One of the highlights of Danger Rock is the abundance of nudibranchs, with divers often spotting up to 10 different species in a single dive. Additionally, you can expect to encounter an array of fish species, including Scorpionfish, Trevally, Sweep, and Kingfish.

Whether you're drawn by the allure of the underwater topography or the rich biodiversity, Danger Rock in Northland, New Zealand, promises an unforgettable diving experience for seasoned divers seeking an adventure below the surface.

Diving Conditions Score for Danger Rock

4.6
Below Average

Challenging conditions, for experienced divers only.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Danger Rock

Depth

28m

Visibility

13m

Experience Level

advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Danger Rock

Wave Height

1.58m

Wind Speed

25.7 m/s

Water Temp

16.7°C

Visibility

48.5km

Cloud Cover

27%

Wave Period

7.15s

Air Temperature

10.6°C

Precipitation

0 mm

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

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 5.852633333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.52m, Wind 23.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.023848148148147/10.

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

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

Optimal diving conditions at Danger 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
0:00

Score: 6.0/10
Waves: 1.06m (9s), Wind: 17.3 m/s

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Safest Overall
6:00

Score: 5.9/10
Waves: 1.52m (6.6s), Wind: 23.3 m/s

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Best Day
6:00

Score: 5.9/10
Waves: 1.52m, Wind: 23.3 m/s

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

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

Ideal Conditions for Danger Rock

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

18.4°C / 65.1°F

February

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

13.3m / 43.6ft

December

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.2m / 3.9ft

December

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Danger Rock

Danger Rock follows southern hemisphere patterns with February being the warmest month (18.4°C) and September the coldest (12.1°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.2m 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 0.1mm 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 - Jul 9, 2026

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