F69
Protected Area
Taputeranga
Why dive here
With 35+ marine species recorded in the area - including humpback whales, seahorses and sperm whales - F69 offers some of Kaikōura's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-17°C, warmest January, February, March.
Out in Kaikōura, the F69 wreck offers a solid dive for those keen on some metal under the waves. It’s a fishing boat, now settled on its side, making for interesting swim-throughs and plenty of nooks. We’ve found resident blue cod hovering in the wheelhouse and often spotted octopus tucked into crevices along the hull. It’s not a huge wreck, so you can take your time exploring the different sections, watching for schooling trevally that often circle above the stern. This one’s good for divers who enjoy poking around a relatively intact structure, with plenty of New Zealand’s common reef fish making a home there.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Cold water this month (avg 12°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
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Island Bay Divers
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for F69
F69 Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for F69, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-42.41, 173.71) (50km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
12°C
54°F · Range: 10.8–14.6°C
Current Speed
14.42 cm/s
Direction: SW (213.7°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.413 mg/m³
Moderate productivity
Salinity
35.08 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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