Taharoa Domain (Kai Iwi Lakes)
The dive site located at the Eastern end of Taharoa Lake in New Zealand offers a remarkable underwater experience. Upon entering, divers will encounter a shallow entrance of 0.5m before rapidly descending to a depth of 10m. The site continues to slope downwards, reaching depths of 30m or more. The bottom composition consists initially of fine white sand transitioning to a siltier texture at greater depths.
Explore the diverse marine life of Taharoa Lake, including koura (freshwater crayfish), brown trout, rainbow trout, and perch. The absence of a standard weed line provides an open and vibrant underwater environment for divers to explore. With an impressive visibility of 10m and a maximum depth of 15m, this dive site is suitable for divers of both beginner and advanced levels.
Located at Domain Road, Kaipara District, Northland, New Zealand, this popular dive site does require caution due to high boat traffic. It is a favored destination for boats, water skiing, and sea biscuiting enthusiasts. Remain vigilant and aware of your surroundings for a safe and enjoyable diving experience at Taharoa Lake.
Explore the diverse marine life of Taharoa Lake, including koura (freshwater crayfish), brown trout, rainbow trout, and perch. The absence of a standard weed line provides an open and vibrant underwater environment for divers to explore. With an impressive visibility of 10m and a maximum depth of 15m, this dive site is suitable for divers of both beginner and advanced levels.
Located at Domain Road, Kaipara District, Northland, New Zealand, this popular dive site does require caution due to high boat traffic. It is a favored destination for boats, water skiing, and sea biscuiting enthusiasts. Remain vigilant and aware of your surroundings for a safe and enjoyable diving experience at Taharoa Lake.
Diving Conditions Score for Taharoa Domain (Kai Iwi Lakes)
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 Taharoa Domain (Kai Iwi Lakes)
Depth
15m
Visibility
10m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Taharoa Domain (Kai Iwi Lakes)
Wave Height
1.7m
Wind Speed
10 m/s
Water Temp
16.5°C
Visibility
47.64km
Cloud Cover
56%
Wave Period
9.65s
Air Temperature
14.6°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Taharoa Domain (Kai Iwi Lakes)
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Dive Score Chart for Taharoa Domain (Kai Iwi Lakes)
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 6.614952380952381/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.6m, Wind 3.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 6.0878389133627016/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Taharoa Domain (Kai Iwi Lakes): 06:00
Sunset at Taharoa Domain (Kai Iwi Lakes): 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Taharoa Domain (Kai Iwi Lakes) 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: 6.6/10
Waves: 1.6m (11.2s), Wind: 3.1 m/s
Best Night
18:00Score: 6.1/10
Waves: 1.6m, Wind: 3.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Taharoa Domain (Kai Iwi Lakes)Alpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Taharoa Domain (Kai Iwi Lakes)
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 Taharoa Domain (Kai Iwi Lakes)
Summer
Avg. Score: 7.8/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Taharoa Domain (Kai Iwi Lakes)
July
Score: 7.9
June
Score: 7.8
August
Score: 7.8
Ideal Conditions for Taharoa Domain (Kai Iwi Lakes)
Water Temp
18.4°C / 65.1°F
February
Visibility
13.9m / 45.6ft
December
Wave Height
1.1m / 3.6ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Taharoa Domain (Kai Iwi Lakes)
Taharoa Domain (Kai Iwi Lakes) follows southern hemisphere patterns with February being the warmest month (18.4°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 0.2mm 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 - Jun 22, 2026
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