Blue Maomao Arch (Bay of Islands)
Protected Area
Oke Bay
Why dive here
With 163+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, blue whales, dolphins, great white sharks and hammerhead sharks - Blue Maomao Arch (Bay of Islands) offers some of Bay of Islands's richest reef diving.
E6 is a classic Somosomo Strait dive, a substantial pinnacle rising from the deep, breaking the surface at low tide. We’ve found it busy, but for good reason. Down to its maximum 22m, the corals are healthy, with plenty of soft corals swaying in the often mild currents. Look for the resident fluted and small giant clams, and keep an eye on the blue – we’ve seen whitetip reef sharks cruising past, and there’s always a chance of something bigger like a scalloped hammerhead or even a shortfin mako in the right season. It's a great spot for solid wide-angle photos, especially when the light is good.
Typical Blue Maomao Arch (Bay of Islands) Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Blue Maomao Arch (Bay of Islands)
Blue Maomao Arch (Bay of Islands) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Blue Maomao Arch (Bay of Islands), sourced from NOAA buoy data - nearest station: Open-Meteo grid (-35.21, 174.19) (0km away)
August Averages
Air Temperature
13.28°C
56°F
Wind Speed
7.8 m/s
15.2 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1018.9 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC
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