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HUMBUG BAY

Diving Conditions Score

6.8
Above Average

Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on the weather and sea conditions. Always check the weather in person before diving and ask a local dive shop or school for advice.

Score:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Weather Conditions

Air Temperature

22.9 °C

Sea Temperature

21 °C

Wind Speed

9 m/s

Wave Height

0.7 m

Air Visibility

24.1km

Precipitation

0 mm

Dive Site Overview

Depth

14m

Visibility

6m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Located in New Zealand's Waikato region, this dive site offers a sprawling bay with an array of diverse underwater landscapes. Featuring boulder and rocky outcrops, as well as a few captivating caves near devils point, the site is teeming with vibrant marine life. Towards the east side of the bay, an impressive three-level drop leads to a rocky reef.

With a boulder bottom adorned with occasional patches of sand and a captivating kelp forest with a light silt cover, this dive site caters to all levels of divers. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced diver, this spot promises an exceptional underwater experience.

It's essential to keep in mind that the bay is influenced by easterly to south-easterly swells and wind patterns. Nonetheless, with a visibility of 6 meters and a maximum depth of 14 meters, there is plenty to explore and admire.

Discover the wonders of this New Zealand dive site in Waikato and make unforgettable memories beneath the surface.

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Mar 21, 2025

Note: This dive site is not a verified dive site. Please dive with caution. This dive site might have incorrect information by the community.

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