Cherry Island, Taupo
Why dive here
With 72+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, dolphins, hammerhead sharks, humpback whales and seahorses - Cherry Island, Taupo offers some of Goat Island & Hauraki Gulf's richest reef diving. Water ranges 15-21°C, warmest January, February, March.
Cherry Island is a proper Taupo drift, no question. You really do need to buddy up with someone who knows the lay of the land, especially that exit; miss it and you’ll be doing extra laps. The current keeps things moving, but look out for those back eddies where you can catch a breather. Down to 10 metres, visibility averages around seven, so it’s more about the flow and the freshwater fish. You’ll spot plenty of rainbow trout, and keep an eye out for koura crayfish tucked into the rocks. We always appreciate that natural hot spring halfway through the dive, a unique bit of geothermal warmth in the lake. It's a great spot for a relaxed drift, whether you're on tanks, breath-holding, or just snorkeling.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cherry Island, Taupo
Cherry Island, Taupo Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Cherry Island, Taupo, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-36.93, 175.86) (22km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
16°C
60°F · Range: 14.5–16.9°C
Current Speed
1.41 cm/s
Direction: SE (135°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.497 mg/m³
Moderate productivity
Salinity
34.91 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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