Karewa
Protected Area
Egg Island Crown Land
Why dive here
With 72+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, dolphins, hammerhead sharks, humpback whales and seahorses - Karewa offers some of Goat Island & Hauraki Gulf's richest diving. Water ranges 15-21°C, warmest January, February, March.
Karewa, near Goat Island, offers a good shore dive for those looking for something accessible. You'll find a mix of rocky reefs and kelp beds, typical of the Hauraki Gulf, with snapper and demoiselles often present. It's a solid choice for a casual dive when the weather is calm, especially if you're keen on exploring the local temperate zone without a boat trip. Visibility can vary, but on a good day, it’s a pleasant spot for newer divers to get comfortable.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Karewa
Karewa Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Karewa, 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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