Jones Bay
Jones Bay in New Zealand is an ideal destination for beginner divers looking to learn and explore. With its sandy sloping bottom and abundant shellfish, it offers a perfect environment for diving lessons. To the right of the bay, a remarkable reef structure provides added protection from strong currents. Divers can expect to encounter an array of marine life, including schools of fish, stingrays, eagle rays, snapper, and kingfish. Don't miss the chance to spot nudibranch and octopus as well. Jones Bay boasts a maximum depth of 7m and a visibility of 5m, making it a great choice for divers of all levels. Located in Takatu Road, Takatu, Campbells Beach, Rodney, Auckland, 0985, New Zealand, this dive site offers convenience and beauty in one package.
Diving Conditions Score for Jones Bay
6.5
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Jones Bay
Depth
7m
Visibility
5m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Jones Bay
Wave Height
0.66m
Wind Speed
10 m/s
Water Temp
15.4°C
Visibility
15km
Cloud Cover
57.5%
Wave Period
4.25s
Air Temperature
20°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Jones Bay
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Dive Score Chart for Jones Bay
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.8966666666666665/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.66m, Wind 10 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 7.3966666666666665/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Jones Bay: 06:00
Sunset at Jones Bay: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Jones Bay 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
6:00Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.66m (8s), Wind: 10 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 0.66m, Wind: 10 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Jones BayAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Jones Bay
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 Jones Bay
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.8/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Jones Bay
July
Score: 9.9
June
Score: 9.8
August
Score: 9.7
Ideal Conditions for Jones Bay
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 Jones Bay
Jones Bay 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 22, 2026
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