Takatu Point
Takatu Point offers a diverse underwater landscape suitable for all types of divers. Situated near the Tawharanui Marine Reserve, this location is teeming with abundant marine life. The site gently descends from 4m in the shallows to depths of 25m+ as you venture further from the headland.
When exploring Takatu Point, divers can expect an impressive array of marine species such as Snapper, Trevally, Kingfish, Blue Maomao, as well as a variety of Rays, Octopus, and Crayfish.
With excellent visibility spanning 8m and a maximum depth of 16m, this dive site caters to both beginner and advanced divers. Located at Tokatū Point Lookout in Rodney, Auckland, New Zealand, this spot promises an unforgettable underwater experience.
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When exploring Takatu Point, divers can expect an impressive array of marine species such as Snapper, Trevally, Kingfish, Blue Maomao, as well as a variety of Rays, Octopus, and Crayfish.
With excellent visibility spanning 8m and a maximum depth of 16m, this dive site caters to both beginner and advanced divers. Located at Tokatū Point Lookout in Rodney, Auckland, New Zealand, this spot promises an unforgettable underwater experience.
(New Zealand, diving, Takatu Point, Tawharanui Marine Reserve, marine life, snorkeling, underwater landscape, Snapper, Trevally, Kingfish, Blue Maomao, Rays, Octopus, Crayfish, visibility, diver level, beginner, advanced)
Diving Conditions Score for Takatu Point
5.7
AverageAverage conditions, be alert.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Takatu Point
Depth
16m
Visibility
8m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Takatu Point
Wave Height
0.36m
Wind Speed
8.8 m/s
Water Temp
16.7°C
Visibility
48.32km
Cloud Cover
99%
Wave Period
9.45s
Air Temperature
16.1°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Takatu Point
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Dive Score Chart for Takatu Point
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.856969340463459/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.32m, Wind 6.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 7.535169340463458/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Takatu Point: 06:00
Sunset at Takatu Point: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Takatu 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
6:00Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.32m (9.35s), Wind: 6.4 m/s
Best Night
5:00Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 0.32m, Wind: 6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Takatu PointAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Takatu 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 Takatu 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 Takatu Point
July
Score: 8.0
August
Score: 7.9
June
Score: 7.8
Ideal Conditions for Takatu Point
Water Temp
18.2°C / 64.8°F
February
Visibility
13.4m / 44.0ft
January
Wave Height
0.9m / 3.0ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Takatu Point
Takatu Point follows southern hemisphere patterns with February being the warmest month (18.2°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 0.0mm 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 20, 2026
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