Landing Bay Pinnacle & Teravana Cave
The Pinnacle sea mount in New Zealand's Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve is a must-visit dive site for advanced and expert divers. This underwater pinnacle offers a diverse range of fish life, with standard reef fish dwelling around the bottom. However, keep a keen eye on the blue as larger marine creatures may pass by. The maximum depth here reaches around 27 meters, while visibility spans up to 18 meters. Plan your dive and explore the captivating depths of this impressive site.
Diving Conditions Score for Landing Bay Pinnacle & Teravana Cave
5
AverageAverage conditions, be alert.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Landing Bay Pinnacle & Teravana Cave
Depth
27m
Visibility
18m
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Landing Bay Pinnacle & Teravana Cave
Wave Height
0.74m
Wind Speed
14.1 m/s
Water Temp
17.9°C
Visibility
46.42km
Cloud Cover
5%
Wave Period
7.1s
Air Temperature
15.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Landing Bay Pinnacle & Teravana Cave
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Dive Score Chart for Landing Bay Pinnacle & Teravana Cave
Best time to dive: 11:00 with score 8.10799376114082/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.5m, Wind 3.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 6.934645859872612/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Landing Bay Pinnacle & Teravana Cave: 06:00
Sunset at Landing Bay Pinnacle & Teravana Cave: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Landing Bay Pinnacle & Teravana Cave 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
11:00Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.5m (9.35s), Wind: 3.5 m/s
Best Night
4:00Score: 6.9/10
Waves: 0.6m, Wind: 18.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Landing Bay Pinnacle & Teravana CaveAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Landing Bay Pinnacle & Teravana Cave
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 Landing Bay Pinnacle & Teravana Cave
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.8/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Landing Bay Pinnacle & Teravana Cave
July
Score: 9.9
June
Score: 9.8
August
Score: 9.7
Ideal Conditions for Landing Bay Pinnacle & Teravana Cave
Water Temp
23.5°C / 74.3°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Landing Bay Pinnacle & Teravana Cave
Landing Bay Pinnacle & Teravana Cave follows southern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (23.5°C) and December the coldest (19.5°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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