The Avenues
The Avenues dive site in New Zealand is an incredible network of channels and guts, comprising a shallow reef system that reaches a maximum depth of 9m. This makes it an ideal location for both beginner and advanced divers. The reef is teeming with a variety of marine life, including schools of common reef fish, Crayfish, and Moray Eels, providing a truly fishy experience underwater. With underwater visibility up to 7m, divers can fully appreciate the beauty and diversity of this stunning dive site. Located at 365, Whangaruru North Road, Whangaruru North, Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community, Whangarei District, Northland, 0184, New Zealand, The Avenues offers a remarkable diving adventure for all levels of divers.
Diving Conditions Score for The Avenues
6.1
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for The Avenues
Depth
9m
Visibility
7m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for The Avenues
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
10 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
15km
Cloud Cover
57.5%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
20°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for The Avenues
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Dive Score Chart for The Avenues
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.113333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 10 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.613333333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at The Avenues: 06:00
Sunset at The Avenues: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at The Avenues 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: 7.1/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 10 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 10 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for The AvenuesAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at The Avenues
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 The Avenues
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.8/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for The Avenues
July
Score: 9.9
June
Score: 9.8
August
Score: 9.7
Ideal Conditions for The Avenues
Water Temp
23.5°C / 74.3°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for The Avenues
The Avenues follows southern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (23.5°C) and December the coldest (19.5°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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026
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