Flat Rock
Protected Area
Moturekareka Is
Why dive here
With 79+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, dolphins, hammerhead sharks, humpback whales and orcas - Flat Rock offers some of Poor Knights Islands's richest diving. Water ranges 15-22°C, warmest January, February, March.
Flat Rock might not be the flashiest name at the Poor Knights, but it's a solid intermediate dive, especially if you're looking for something a bit more relaxed. We often drift along the rock face, keeping an eye out for nudibranchs tucked into crevices and moray eels peeking from under ledges. It’s pretty shallow, topping out at 18 metres, which means plenty of bottom time to explore the rocky terrain. We generally see schools of demoiselles flickering over the reef, and it’s a good spot to just take it easy and watch the small stuff.
Typical Flat Rock Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Flat Rock
Flat Rock Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Flat Rock, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-35.84, 174.61) (14km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
16°C
60°F · Range: 14.8–17.1°C
Current Speed
11.4 cm/s
Direction: SE (142.1°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.388 mg/m³
Moderate productivity
Salinity
35.44 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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