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Te Hua Point

Te Hue Point Dive Site is an extraordinary underwater destination waiting to be explored. With depths ranging from 0m to 30m and stunning rock formations, this dive site offers an unforgettable adventure for divers. The rocks at Te Hue Point vary in their exposure to the surface, creating a diverse underwater landscape. The bottom topography is characterized by block-like rocks and structures, providing a visually captivating environment.

Divers will be amazed by the diverse marine life and abundant kelp found at Te Hue Point. This dive site showcases a typical New Zealand rocky reef ecosystem, teeming with a variety of fish species. Keep an eye out for Eagle rays, kingfish, mackerel, and blue moki as you navigate the site's plateaus. With commendable visibility of 10m, you can fully immerse yourself in the underwater beauty that surrounds you.

Whether you are a beginner or an advanced diver, Te Hue Point Dive Site caters to divers of all skill levels. Conveniently located near the historic Te Hue Pā in Aotea Great Barrier, Auckland, New Zealand, this dive site is easily accessible and offers a convenient location to indulge in your passion for diving.

Experience the wonders of Te Hue Point Dive Site and prepare to discover the natural beauty that lies beneath the surface. Start planning your exhilarating dive adventure at this remarkable New Zealand dive site today.

Diving Conditions Score for Te Hua Point

5
Average

Average conditions, be alert.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Te Hua Point

Depth

17m

Visibility

10m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Te Hua Point

Wave Height

1.04m

Wind Speed

27.8 m/s

Water Temp

16.4°C

Visibility

20.6km

Cloud Cover

29%

Wave Period

6.45s

Air Temperature

14.6°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Te Hua Point
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Dive Score Chart for Te Hua Point

Best time to dive: 13:00 with score 6.446666666666666/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.06m, Wind 28.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 19:00 with score 5.993533333333333/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Te Hua Point: 06:00
Sunset at Te Hua Point: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Te Hua 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.

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Best Overall
13:00

Score: 6.4/10
Waves: 1.06m (6.45s), Wind: 28.3 m/s

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Safest Overall
17:00

Score: 6.4/10
Waves: 1.04m (6.45s), Wind: 26.6 m/s

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Best Night
19:00

Score: 6.0/10
Waves: 1.04m, Wind: 24.8 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Te Hua Point
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Te Hua 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 Te Hua Point

Summer

Avg. Score: 9.8/10

Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.

Best Months for Te Hua Point

July
Score: 9.9
June
Score: 9.8
August
Score: 9.7

Ideal Conditions for Te Hua Point

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

23.6°C / 74.5°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

20.1m / 65.9ft

October

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Te Hua Point

Te Hua Point follows southern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (23.6°C) and December the coldest (19.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m 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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 30, 2026

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