Te Ruahine Point
Protected Area
Akaroa
Why dive here
With 35+ marine species recorded in the area - including humpback whales, seahorses and sperm whales - Te Ruahine Point offers some of Kaikōura's richest diving. Water ranges 10-17°C, warmest January, February, March.
Te Ruahine Point in Kaikōura offers a shore entry dive, generally best on a calm day. We've found the kelp forests here are home to good numbers of butterfish and moki, with crayfish hiding in the rocks. It’s a solid choice for local divers looking for an easy afternoon out, especially if you’re keen on spotting some bigger crustaceans for dinner. We wouldn’t make a special trip, but it does the job.
Safety Notes
Cold water this month (avg 12°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Te Ruahine Point
Te Ruahine Point Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Te Ruahine Point, 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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