Ngatamahine Point
Discover an exhilarating dive site in New Zealand that offers depths ranging from 0m to 40+m. Immerse yourself in the captivating underwater world filled with stunning large rock faces and valleys. Be prepared to encounter varying conditions, including tidal currents and swells. Take caution as the wall drops off rapidly, ensuring you monitor your depths carefully.
Explore a mesmerizing kelp-covered area, adorned with plentiful reef fish and the possibility of encountering majestic Eagle Rays. This dive site, located near Aotea Great Barrier in Auckland, New Zealand, is perfect for advanced and expert divers. With excellent visibility of approximately 10m and a maximum depth of 17m, this thrilling underwater experience awaits you.
Explore a mesmerizing kelp-covered area, adorned with plentiful reef fish and the possibility of encountering majestic Eagle Rays. This dive site, located near Aotea Great Barrier in Auckland, New Zealand, is perfect for advanced and expert divers. With excellent visibility of approximately 10m and a maximum depth of 17m, this thrilling underwater experience awaits you.
Diving Conditions Score for Ngatamahine Point
4.7
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 Ngatamahine Point
Depth
17m
Visibility
10m
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Ngatamahine Point
Wave Height
0.92m
Wind Speed
21.9 m/s
Water Temp
16.4°C
Visibility
16.08km
Cloud Cover
16%
Wave Period
6.3s
Air Temperature
14.7°C
Precipitation
0.1 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Ngatamahine Point
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Dive Score Chart for Ngatamahine Point
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 6.664444444444444/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.88m, Wind 20.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 20:00 with score 6.291515151515151/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Ngatamahine Point: 06:00
Sunset at Ngatamahine Point: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Ngatamahine Point 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
17:00Score: 6.7/10
Waves: 0.88m (6.6s), Wind: 20.4 m/s
Best Night
20:00Score: 6.3/10
Waves: 0.84m, Wind: 22 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Ngatamahine PointAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Ngatamahine Point
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 Ngatamahine Point
Summer
Avg. Score: 8.2/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Ngatamahine Point
July
Score: 9.0
May
Score: 8.6
June
Score: 7.8
Ideal Conditions for Ngatamahine Point
Water Temp
18.3°C / 64.9°F
February
Visibility
19.0m / 62.3ft
May
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
February
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Ngatamahine Point
Ngatamahine Point follows southern hemisphere patterns with February being the warmest month (18.3°C) and October the coldest (12.3°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in February with average wave heights of 0.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in February 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 February to April, 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 - Jul 1, 2026
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