Little Ohinau
Little Ohinau is a remarkable dive site located in Waikato, New Zealand. It offers two main dive sites: Little O Bay and Turtle Cove. Turtle Cove, in particular, is highly recommended for experienced divers, although beginners and advanced divers can also enjoy its beauty. Be mindful of the strong currents around the edges. The site boasts a steep reef with a protruding weed edge, making it a perfect spot for both divers and free divers alike. During your dive, you'll have the chance to encounter various marine species, including kingfish, porae, and occasionally, boar fish. With a maximum depth of 15m and excellent visibility of 9m, Little Ohinau guarantees an unforgettable diving experience.
Diving Conditions Score for Little Ohinau
4.2
Below AverageChallenging conditions, for experienced divers only.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Little Ohinau
Depth
15m
Visibility
9m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Little Ohinau
Wave Height
0.82m
Wind Speed
20.5 m/s
Water Temp
16.8°C
Visibility
2.52km
Cloud Cover
99%
Wave Period
5.9s
Air Temperature
15.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Little Ohinau
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Dive Score Chart for Little Ohinau
Best time to dive: 10:00 with score 7.148566308243728/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.56m, Wind 11.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 6.617325846702317/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Little Ohinau: 06:00
Sunset at Little Ohinau: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Little Ohinau 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: 7.1/10
Waves: 0.56m (9.3s), Wind: 11.3 m/s
Safest Overall
8:00Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 0.56m (9.4s), Wind: 9 m/s
Best Night
3:00Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 0.6m, Wind: 13.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Little OhinauAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Little Ohinau
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 Little Ohinau
Summer
Avg. Score: 7.9/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Little Ohinau
July
Score: 8.0
June
Score: 7.8
August
Score: 7.8
Ideal Conditions for Little Ohinau
Water Temp
17.9°C / 64.2°F
February
Visibility
12.3m / 40.4ft
January
Wave Height
1.6m / 5.2ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Little Ohinau
Little Ohinau follows southern hemisphere patterns with February being the warmest month (17.9°C) and September the coldest (11.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.6m 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 0.1mm 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 20, 2026
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