Waiwiri Rock
Wairwiri rock is a popular dive site located in Northland, New Zealand. It offers a unique underwater experience with constant depths ranging from 30-35m. As an advanced-level diver, you can explore this boulder-covered site and encounter a diverse range of marine life. Witness the captivating sight of schooling fish such as Trevally, Two-spot Demoiselle, and Maomao. Don't be surprised if you spot sharks and seals during your dive. With a visibility of 14m and a maximum depth of 20m, Wairwiri rock guarantees a memorable diving adventure.
Diving Conditions Score for Waiwiri Rock
5.3
AverageAverage conditions, be alert.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Waiwiri Rock
Depth
20m
Visibility
14m
Experience Level
advanced
Weather Conditions for Waiwiri Rock
Wave Height
0.74m
Wind Speed
11.6 m/s
Water Temp
17.8°C
Visibility
42.2km
Cloud Cover
97%
Wave Period
6.15s
Air Temperature
15.2°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Waiwiri Rock
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Dive Score Chart for Waiwiri Rock
Best time to dive: 13:00 with score 7.323074509803922/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.66m, Wind 10.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 7.030095296523518/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Waiwiri Rock: 06:00
Sunset at Waiwiri Rock: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Waiwiri Rock 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
13:00Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 0.66m (6.8s), Wind: 10.4 m/s
Best Night
22:00Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 0.48m, Wind: 12.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Waiwiri RockAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Waiwiri Rock
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 Waiwiri Rock
Summer
Avg. Score: 7.9/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Waiwiri Rock
July
Score: 8.0
June
Score: 7.8
August
Score: 7.8
Ideal Conditions for Waiwiri Rock
Water Temp
18.7°C / 65.7°F
February
Visibility
12.8m / 42.0ft
December
Wave Height
1.4m / 4.6ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Waiwiri Rock
Waiwiri Rock follows southern hemisphere patterns with February being the warmest month (18.7°C) and September the coldest (12.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.4m 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 21, 2026
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