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    Lazens Reef dive site
    reef
    5-20m
    Goat Island & Hauraki Gulf, New Zealand
    Te Paepae o Aotea

    Lazens Reef

    Best months: Jan–Apr

    Protected Area

    Te Paepae o Aotea

    Why dive here

    With 72+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, dolphins, hammerhead sharks, humpback whales and seahorses - Lazens Reef offers some of Goat Island & Hauraki Gulf's richest reef diving. Water ranges 15-21°C, warmest January, February, March.

    Best timeJan–Apr
    WetsuitA 5mm wetsuit
    Marine lifeBlue Sharks, Dolphins, Hammerhead Sharks, Humpback Whales and Seahorses · 72+ species recorded
    Water15-21°C · warmest January, February, March
    CharacterReef dive · max 5-20m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Lazens Reef offers a decent shore entry dive, particularly good for newer divers or those looking for an easy afternoon. You’ll navigate through kelp forests, looking for snapper and the occasional crayfish tucked into rocky crevices. Visibility can be a bit variable, but on a good day, it’s a pleasant spot for a relaxed exploration close to shore.

    Typical Lazens Reef Dive Profile

    5mSafety Stop0m5m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Today05:3418:2412h 50m daylightGolden hour 17:49

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Lazens Reef

    Lazens Reef Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Lazens Reef, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-36.93, 175.86) (22km away)

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    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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