Wiakawa Swim Spot
A highly sheltered dive site in New Zealand, often chosen as an alternative when unfavorable weather conditions make diving elsewhere impossible. Boating exclusion buoys surround the site, ensuring a safe environment for divers. Discover an abundance of small blennies and starfish hiding beneath the rocks near the floating swim platform, offering a brief but enjoyable spectacle. With a visibility of 5m and a maximum depth of 5m, this beginner-friendly dive site at 380A, Waikawa Road, Waikawa, Marlborough, 7220, New Zealand provides a memorable underwater experience.
Diving Conditions Score for Wiakawa Swim Spot
5.3
AverageAverage conditions, be alert.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Wiakawa Swim Spot
Depth
5m
Visibility
5m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Wiakawa Swim Spot
Wave Height
0.12m
Wind Speed
11.1 m/s
Water Temp
14.3°C
Visibility
1.26km
Cloud Cover
53%
Wave Period
5.4s
Air Temperature
13.2°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Wiakawa Swim Spot
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Dive Score Chart for Wiakawa Swim Spot
Best time to dive: 13:00 with score 8.247208805031446/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.16m, Wind 0.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 7.426666666666667/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Wiakawa Swim Spot: 06:00
Sunset at Wiakawa Swim Spot: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Wiakawa Swim Spot 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: 8.2/10
Waves: 0.16m (5.3s), Wind: 0.5 m/s
Best Night
18:00Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 0.26m, Wind: 0.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Wiakawa Swim SpotAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Wiakawa Swim Spot
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 Wiakawa Swim Spot
Summer
Avg. Score: 7.9/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Wiakawa Swim Spot
July
Score: 8.1
June
Score: 7.9
August
Score: 7.8
Ideal Conditions for Wiakawa Swim Spot
Water Temp
14.5°C / 58.1°F
January
Visibility
15.2m / 49.9ft
January
Wave Height
1.0m / 3.3ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Wiakawa Swim Spot
Wiakawa Swim Spot follows southern hemisphere patterns with January being the warmest month (14.5°C) and September the coldest (8.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.0m 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 23, 2026
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