Piercys’ Backside
Located at the northern point of Piercy Island, this dive site offers a gradual descent into the depths of 90m. With its technical diving requirements, this site is ideal for experienced divers. Exploring the rocky boulders and ledges at a depth of 20m, divers will encounter a captivating arch at 40m.
Divers frequently encounter breathtaking schools of Sweep and Pink Maomao, as well as the majestic Kingfish and occasional sharks.
Make the most of your diving experience in New Zealand with this remarkable site, situated near Hole in the Rock, Cape Brett Track, Rawhiti, Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community, Far North District, Northland, New Zealand. Dive deep, explore, and discover the wonders that await you.
Divers frequently encounter breathtaking schools of Sweep and Pink Maomao, as well as the majestic Kingfish and occasional sharks.
Make the most of your diving experience in New Zealand with this remarkable site, situated near Hole in the Rock, Cape Brett Track, Rawhiti, Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community, Far North District, Northland, New Zealand. Dive deep, explore, and discover the wonders that await you.
Diving Conditions Score for Piercys’ Backside
4.9
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 Piercys’ Backside
Experience Level
expert
Weather Conditions for Piercys’ Backside
Wave Height
1.04m
Wind Speed
14.2 m/s
Water Temp
17°C
Visibility
23.56km
Cloud Cover
15%
Wave Period
8.4s
Air Temperature
10.9°C
Precipitation
0.1 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Piercys’ Backside
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Dive Score Chart for Piercys’ Backside
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 6.679599605522683/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.02m, Wind 16.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 6.302201348747592/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Piercys’ Backside: 06:00
Sunset at Piercys’ Backside: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Piercys’ Backside 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: 1.02m (8.45s), Wind: 16.8 m/s
Best Night
21:00Score: 6.3/10
Waves: 0.98m, Wind: 12 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Piercys’ BacksideAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Piercys’ Backside
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 Piercys’ Backside
Summer
Avg. Score: 7.9/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Piercys’ Backside
July
Score: 8.0
June
Score: 7.8
August
Score: 7.8
Ideal Conditions for Piercys’ Backside
Water Temp
18.7°C / 65.7°F
February
Visibility
12.8m / 42.0ft
December
Wave Height
1.4m / 4.6ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Piercys’ Backside
Piercys’ Backside follows southern hemisphere patterns with February being the warmest month (18.7°C) and September the coldest (12.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.4m 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 0.2mm 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 8, 2026
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