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Wild Beast Point

Wild Beast Point is a captivating dive site located at the northern end of the islands in New Zealand. This exposed point offers a magnificent dive experience with stunning colorful walls and an abundance of schooling fish. With a maximum depth of 40m, divers can explore the impressive drop-off and encounter a variety of fascinating marine creatures. The site's name reflects the incredible encounters that await divers, including sightings of Sharks, Kingfish, and other pelagic species gracefully swimming by.

Dive enthusiasts who are experts in their field will find Wild Beast Point to be an incredible destination. However, it's important to note that this dive site can experience strong currents. With a visibility of 3m and a maximum depth of 40m, divers should be well-prepared and possess the necessary expertise to fully enjoy this exhilarating underwater adventure.

For those looking to explore more dive sites in the vicinity, Ann's Rock and Astrid's Wall are conveniently located nearby in Northland, New Zealand. Embark on a thrilling underwater journey and immerse yourself in the stunning marine biodiversity that this region has to offer.

Take your diving skills to the next level and discover the captivating wonders of Wild Beast Point. Book your dive today and unlock the incredible treasures that lie beneath the surface.

Diving Conditions Score for Wild Beast Point

4.2
Below Average

Challenging conditions, for experienced divers only.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Wild Beast Point

Depth

5m

Visibility

3m

Experience Level

expert

Weather Conditions for Wild Beast Point

Wave Height

2.14m

Wind Speed

48 m/s

Water Temp

17°C

Visibility

42.74km

Cloud Cover

40%

Wave Period

6.8s

Air Temperature

13.7°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Wild Beast Point
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Dive Score Chart for Wild Beast Point

Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 4.8733666666666675/10. Water conditions: Waves 2m, Wind 44.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 5.064/10.

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

Sunrise at Wild Beast Point: 06:00
Sunset at Wild Beast Point: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Wild Beast 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
0:00

Score: 5.1/10
Waves: 1.4m (8.15s), Wind: 30.9 m/s

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Safest Overall
7:00

Score: 4.9/10
Waves: 2m (6.65s), Wind: 44.5 m/s

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Best Day
7:00

Score: 4.9/10
Waves: 2m, Wind: 44.5 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Wild Beast Point
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Wild Beast 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 Wild Beast 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 Wild Beast Point

July
Score: 8.0
June
Score: 7.8
August
Score: 7.8

Ideal Conditions for Wild Beast Point

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

18.7°C / 65.7°F

March

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

12.0m / 39.4ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.8m / 5.9ft

December

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Wild Beast Point

Wild Beast Point follows southern hemisphere patterns with March being the warmest month (18.7°C) and October the coldest (12.9°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.8m 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). May 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.

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

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 9, 2026

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