Leigh Reef
Discover an exhilarating dive site nestled in the pristine waters of New Zealand. This exceptional location boasts a dynamic environment, characterized by strong currents during the moving tide. To make the most of your diving experience, it is recommended to explore this site around slack tide and favorable conditions. Ensure your safety by having an adept boat person on the surface, as this area tends to be bustling with fishing activities during the summer season.
Prepare to be mesmerized by the abundant marine life found here, including vibrant schools of kingfish and bait fish. The southern side of the reef features intriguing formations such as small caves and walls, providing an enthralling exploration opportunity.
With an impressive visibility of 8m and a maximum depth of 14m, this dive site presents a thrilling challenge for advanced and expert divers. Located near Leigh, Rodney, Auckland, New Zealand, it offers easy accessibility for divers craving an unforgettable underwater adventure.
Begin your unforgettable dive experience at this extraordinary New Zealand dive site.
Prepare to be mesmerized by the abundant marine life found here, including vibrant schools of kingfish and bait fish. The southern side of the reef features intriguing formations such as small caves and walls, providing an enthralling exploration opportunity.
With an impressive visibility of 8m and a maximum depth of 14m, this dive site presents a thrilling challenge for advanced and expert divers. Located near Leigh, Rodney, Auckland, New Zealand, it offers easy accessibility for divers craving an unforgettable underwater adventure.
Begin your unforgettable dive experience at this extraordinary New Zealand dive site.
Diving Conditions Score for Leigh Reef
5
AverageAverage conditions, be alert.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Leigh Reef
Depth
14m
Visibility
8m
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Leigh Reef
Wave Height
0.78m
Wind Speed
12.6 m/s
Water Temp
15.4°C
Visibility
48.68km
Cloud Cover
39%
Wave Period
7.85s
Air Temperature
12.5°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Leigh Reef
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Dive Score Chart for Leigh Reef
Best time to dive: 10:00 with score 7.247163561076604/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.74m, Wind 14.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 6.643775324675325/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Leigh Reef: 06:00
Sunset at Leigh Reef: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Leigh Reef 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: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.74m (8.05s), Wind: 14.8 m/s
Best Night
5:00Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 0.78m, Wind: 12.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Leigh ReefAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Leigh Reef
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 Leigh Reef
Summer
Avg. Score: 7.9/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Leigh Reef
July
Score: 7.9
August
Score: 7.9
June
Score: 7.8
Ideal Conditions for Leigh Reef
Water Temp
18.1°C / 64.6°F
February
Visibility
14.0m / 45.9ft
December
Wave Height
0.9m / 3.0ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Leigh Reef
Leigh Reef follows southern hemisphere patterns with February being the warmest month (18.1°C) and September the coldest (11.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 0.9m 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). January 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 27, 2026
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