Penguin Point
Penguin Point, located at 9 Penguin Street in Leigh, Rodney, Auckland, New Zealand, is a renowned dive site that attracts many experienced divers. Despite its challenging entry and exit, the diving experience at Penguin Point is truly rewarding. This dive site features a gradual slope, starting from just a couple of meters in the shallows and extending to over 25 meters as you move further from the coast.
Divers can expect to encounter a diverse range of marine life at Penguin Point, including large Sting Rays and Eagle Rays, Octopus, Snapper, Kingfish, schooling Blue Maomao, Wrasse Goat Fish, and Leather Jackets. With a visibility of 8 meters and a maximum depth of 12 meters, this underwater world offers breathtaking views and opportunities for exploration.
To fully enjoy the wonders of Penguin Point, it is recommended for advanced and expert divers due to the site's unique characteristics and depth. Whether you are a local or a visitor to New Zealand, this dive site should definitely be on your list of must-visit locations.
Optimize your diving adventure by experiencing the remarkable Penguin Point in New Zealand.
Divers can expect to encounter a diverse range of marine life at Penguin Point, including large Sting Rays and Eagle Rays, Octopus, Snapper, Kingfish, schooling Blue Maomao, Wrasse Goat Fish, and Leather Jackets. With a visibility of 8 meters and a maximum depth of 12 meters, this underwater world offers breathtaking views and opportunities for exploration.
To fully enjoy the wonders of Penguin Point, it is recommended for advanced and expert divers due to the site's unique characteristics and depth. Whether you are a local or a visitor to New Zealand, this dive site should definitely be on your list of must-visit locations.
Optimize your diving adventure by experiencing the remarkable Penguin Point in New Zealand.
Diving Conditions Score for Penguin Point
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 Penguin Point
Depth
12m
Visibility
8m
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Penguin Point
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
26.3 m/s
Water Temp
14.3°C
Visibility
4.02km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
4.65s
Air Temperature
9.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Penguin Point
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Dive Score Chart for Penguin Point
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 6.1754999999999995/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.96m, Wind 26.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 5.8382/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Penguin Point: 06:00
Sunset at Penguin Point: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Penguin 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
7:00Score: 6.2/10
Waves: 0.96m (4.7s), Wind: 26.4 m/s
Safest Overall
6:00Score: 6.1/10
Waves: 0.94m (4.7s), Wind: 24.2 m/s
Best Night
23:00Score: 5.8/10
Waves: 0.8m, Wind: 20.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Penguin PointAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Penguin 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 Penguin Point
Summer
Avg. Score: 7.9/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Penguin Point
July
Score: 7.9
August
Score: 7.9
June
Score: 7.8
Ideal Conditions for Penguin Point
Water Temp
18.0°C / 64.4°F
February
Visibility
14.0m / 45.9ft
December
Wave Height
0.9m / 3.0ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Penguin Point
Penguin Point follows southern hemisphere patterns with February being the warmest month (18.0°C) and September the coldest (11.3°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 - Jul 9, 2026
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