Elephant Point
Exposed to easterly swells and southerly winds, this dive site in New Zealand offers an ideal location for a boat dive, just a short 15-minute trip from Sandspit Marina. With depths ranging from 5 to 25 meters, divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced, can explore the wonders of this kelp-covered reef.
The site boasts a diverse array of marine life, including leatherjackets, red moki, and banded wrasse, making it a captivating underwater experience. Around the rocks, divers may also spot a few small crayfish. The shaded sides of the large boulders add splashes of color to the surroundings.
With a visibility of 8 meters and a maximum depth of 19 meters, this dive site near Tokatū Loop Track in Rodney, Auckland, New Zealand, offers an unforgettable underwater adventure.
The site boasts a diverse array of marine life, including leatherjackets, red moki, and banded wrasse, making it a captivating underwater experience. Around the rocks, divers may also spot a few small crayfish. The shaded sides of the large boulders add splashes of color to the surroundings.
With a visibility of 8 meters and a maximum depth of 19 meters, this dive site near Tokatū Loop Track in Rodney, Auckland, New Zealand, offers an unforgettable underwater adventure.
Diving Conditions Score for Elephant Point
5.7
AverageAverage conditions, be alert.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Elephant Point
Depth
19m
Visibility
8m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Elephant Point
Wave Height
0.26m
Wind Speed
10.6 m/s
Water Temp
15.5°C
Visibility
12.9km
Cloud Cover
99%
Wave Period
5.7s
Air Temperature
14.4°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Elephant Point
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Dive Score Chart for Elephant Point
Best time to dive: 10:00 with score 7.7985030303030305/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.3m, Wind 8.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 20:00 with score 7.247994252873562/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Elephant Point: 06:00
Sunset at Elephant Point: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Elephant Point 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
10:00Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.3m (6.6s), Wind: 8.3 m/s
Best Night
20:00Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.28m, Wind: 7.4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Elephant PointAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Elephant Point
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 Elephant Point
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.8/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Elephant Point
July
Score: 9.9
June
Score: 9.8
August
Score: 9.7
Ideal Conditions for Elephant Point
Water Temp
23.6°C / 74.5°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Elephant Point
Elephant Point follows southern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (23.6°C) and December the coldest (19.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m 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). January 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 21, 2026
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