Sylvan Park
Welcome to Lake Pupuke, a popular dive site in New Zealand. Located at 27 Sylvan Park Avenue, Milford, Devonport-Takapuna, Auckland, this dive spot offers convenient access from the car park via boat ramps. Unlike other sites on the lake, the slopes here are less steep, making it an ideal location for divers of all levels.
One of the distinctive features of Lake Pupuke is its abundant seagrass. This dive site stands out as one of the few in the lake that is consistently covered by seagrasses, providing a unique underwater experience. Starting from the shore, you can explore the seagrass-covered area, with a coverage extending to depths of 8-10 meters.
For divers who prefer greater visibility and deeper exploration, the eastern bay and the center of the lake offer deeper sections. With a maximum depth of 10 meters and an average visibility of 3 meters, Lake Pupuke guarantees a memorable diving experience for both beginners and advanced divers alike.
Come and discover the wonders beneath the surface at Lake Pupuke, a truly remarkable dive site in New Zealand.
One of the distinctive features of Lake Pupuke is its abundant seagrass. This dive site stands out as one of the few in the lake that is consistently covered by seagrasses, providing a unique underwater experience. Starting from the shore, you can explore the seagrass-covered area, with a coverage extending to depths of 8-10 meters.
For divers who prefer greater visibility and deeper exploration, the eastern bay and the center of the lake offer deeper sections. With a maximum depth of 10 meters and an average visibility of 3 meters, Lake Pupuke guarantees a memorable diving experience for both beginners and advanced divers alike.
Come and discover the wonders beneath the surface at Lake Pupuke, a truly remarkable dive site in New Zealand.
Diving Conditions Score for Sylvan Park
5.6
AverageAverage conditions, be alert.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Sylvan Park
Depth
10m
Visibility
3m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Sylvan Park
Wave Height
0.16m
Wind Speed
7.4 m/s
Water Temp
13.5°C
Visibility
3.9km
Cloud Cover
66%
Wave Period
5s
Air Temperature
10.6°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Sylvan Park
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Dive Score Chart for Sylvan Park
Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 8.252099371069182/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.14m, Wind 3.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 7.8491785046728975/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Sylvan Park: 06:00
Sunset at Sylvan Park: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Sylvan Park 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
9:00Score: 8.3/10
Waves: 0.14m (5.3s), Wind: 3.5 m/s
Best Night
1:00Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.14m, Wind: 1.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Sylvan ParkAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Sylvan Park
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 Sylvan Park
Summer
Avg. Score: 7.9/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Sylvan Park
July
Score: 8.0
August
Score: 7.9
June
Score: 7.8
Ideal Conditions for Sylvan Park
Water Temp
18.3°C / 64.9°F
February
Visibility
13.2m / 43.3ft
December
Wave Height
1.1m / 3.6ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Sylvan Park
Sylvan Park follows southern hemisphere patterns with February being the warmest month (18.3°C) and September the coldest (11.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.1m 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 3, 2026
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