Peter’s Rock (Cone Rock)
Located just a short 3-minute boat ride from South Bay Marina in Kaikoura, New Zealand, this dive site is a remarkable pinnacle of coastal rocks near Baxter's Reef. With depths ranging from 10m to 25m, it offers an excellent experience for advanced divers. The site is teeming with diverse marine life, serving as a sanctuary for local Koura and native coastal fishes. Additionally, dolphins are frequently spotted on the water's surface, adding to the allure of this captivating dive spot. Dive into the depths of this extraordinary site and discover its hidden treasures.
Diving Conditions Score for Peter’s Rock (Cone Rock)
4.6
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 Peter’s Rock (Cone Rock)
Depth
19m
Visibility
7m
Experience Level
advanced
Weather Conditions for Peter’s Rock (Cone Rock)
Wave Height
2m
Wind Speed
6.8 m/s
Water Temp
11.4°C
Visibility
15.28km
Cloud Cover
47%
Wave Period
8.05s
Air Temperature
10.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Peter’s Rock (Cone Rock)
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Dive Score Chart for Peter’s Rock (Cone Rock)
Best time to dive: 15:00 with score 6.0898/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.96m, Wind 1.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 5.870133333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Peter’s Rock (Cone Rock): 06:00
Sunset at Peter’s Rock (Cone Rock): 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Peter’s Rock (Cone Rock) 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
15:00Score: 6.1/10
Waves: 1.96m (7.7s), Wind: 1.9 m/s
Best Night
1:00Score: 5.9/10
Waves: 1.66m, Wind: 3.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Peter’s Rock (Cone Rock)Alpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Peter’s Rock (Cone Rock)
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 Peter’s Rock (Cone Rock)
Summer
Avg. Score: 8.1/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Peter’s Rock (Cone Rock)
June
Score: 8.1
July
Score: 8.1
August
Score: 8.0
Ideal Conditions for Peter’s Rock (Cone Rock)
Water Temp
14.1°C / 57.4°F
January
Visibility
17.2m / 56.4ft
January
Wave Height
0.5m / 1.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Peter’s Rock (Cone Rock)
Peter’s Rock (Cone Rock) follows southern hemisphere patterns with January being the warmest month (14.1°C) and July the coldest (8.3°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.5m 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 0.0mm 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 - Jul 4, 2026
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