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Matavera Wall

Located just south of Matavera Point in the Cook Islands, this dive site offers an exciting experience for beginners and advanced divers alike. With a starting depth of 12m, you'll encounter a 20m long near-vertical wall that drops down to about 35m, leading into the abyss. The water at this site is typically crystal clear, providing excellent visibility of up to 35m.

Divers exploring this site will have the opportunity to spot a variety of marine life. Keep an eye out for moray eels and scorpion fish, which are known to frequent the area. Turtles can also be commonly found in the shallows, adding to the allure of this underwater paradise. As you venture deeper, the reef slopes reveal tunas and lion fish, offering a truly diverse and captivating dive experience.

Whether you're a beginner looking to explore the beauty of the underwater world or an experienced diver seeking a new thrilling location, this dive site has it all. With a maximum depth of 19m and suitable conditions for both levels of expertise, it's the perfect destination to appreciate the wonders of the Cook Islands' marine ecosystem.

For divers seeking convenient access, this site is situated near Matavera CICC Sunday School in Ara Tapu, Matavera, Takitumu, Rarotonga, Cook Islands. Don't miss out on the opportunity to immerse yourself in the natural splendor that awaits you beneath the surface. Plan your dive at this breathtaking location and create unforgettable memories exploring the depths.

Diving Conditions Score for Matavera Wall

6.2
Above Average

Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Matavera Wall

Depth

19m

Visibility

35m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Matavera Wall

Wave Height

1.84m

Wind Speed

24 m/s

Water Temp

24.5°C

Visibility

48.56km

Cloud Cover

2%

Wave Period

9.4s

Air Temperature

21.8°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Matavera Wall
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Dive Score Chart for Matavera Wall

Best time to dive: 13:00 with score 6.103433333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.92m, Wind 24.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 20:00 with score 5.616966666666666/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Matavera Wall: 06:00
Sunset at Matavera Wall: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Matavera Wall 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.

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Best Overall
13:00

Score: 6.1/10
Waves: 1.92m (9.75s), Wind: 24.4 m/s

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Safest Overall
16:00

Score: 6.1/10
Waves: 1.88m (9.65s), Wind: 25.2 m/s

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Best Night
20:00

Score: 5.6/10
Waves: 1.84m, Wind: 24.3 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Matavera Wall
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Matavera Wall

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 Matavera Wall

Summer

Avg. Score: 9.3/10

Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.

Best Months for Matavera Wall

June
Score: 9.4
July
Score: 9.4
May
Score: 9.2

Ideal Conditions for Matavera Wall

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

25.4°C / 77.7°F

May

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

11.8m / 38.7ft

November

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

2.1m / 6.9ft

March

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Matavera Wall

Matavera Wall follows southern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (25.4°C) and November the coldest (19.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in March with average wave heights of 2.1m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in March 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). October is usually the driest month with 0.3mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during March to May, 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.

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

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 6, 2026

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