Fiordland, New Zealand
    Piopiotahi

    Dale Point

    Best months: Jan–May, Nov–Dec

    Protected Area

    Piopiotahi

    Why dive here

    With 46+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, great white sharks, seahorses and southern right whales - Dale Point offers some of Fiordland's richest cave diving. Water ranges 10-16°C, warmest January, February, March.

    Marine lifeBlue Sharks, Great White Sharks, Seahorses and Southern Right Whales · 46+ species recorded
    Water10-16°C · warmest January, February, March
    CharacterCave dive
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Honeycomb Caves, on Roatán’s south side, is one of those dives that starts with a bit of a grunt. The entry can be rocky, and you’ll likely feel some surge pushing you around until you clear the shallows. But push through that, because what lies beneath is genuinely special. We love the feeling of slipping into those cuts and caverns; it’s not really a deep dive, maxing out at 14m, but the way the light filters through the openings is something else. Inside, the caves are home to some surprisingly delicate life. Look closely for the smaller stuff – we’ve spotted Robertson's Blennies peeking out of crevices and even the occasional Mouse Cone working its way along the rock. The walls are encrusted with sponges and corals, a nice contrast to the more open reef. Our favourite part has to be finning slowly through the various chambers, watching for Longspine Squirrelfish tucked into the shadows. Visibility averages a comfortable 20m, which helps when you’re navigating the turns. This dive really suits those who appreciate a good macro hunt and don't mind a slightly challenging entry for the reward of exploring unique topography.

    Safety Notes

    Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.

    Cold water this month (avg 10°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Dale Point

    Dale Point Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Dale Point, sourced from Copernicus Marine satellite data

    August Averages

    Sea Temperature

    9.59°C

    49°F

    Current Speed

    11.4 cm/s

    Direction: NE (37.9°)

    Chlorophyll-a

    0.191 mg/m³

    Clear water

    Salinity

    34.63 PSU

    Data sources: Copernicus Marine Service (EU)

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