Takatu Point
Protected Area
Tawharanui
Why dive here
With 79+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, dolphins, hammerhead sharks, humpback whales and orcas - Takatu Point offers some of Poor Knights Islands's richest diving. Water ranges 15-22°C, warmest January, February, March.
Takatu Point sits on the calmer, western side of Poor Knights. It's a shallow spot, topping out around 16 metres, making it perfect for those newer to diving or anyone wanting a relaxed second dive. We often find schooling snapper and demoiselles here, darting through the kelp forests that sway gently with the surge. Look closely among the rocks and you might spot a moray eel peeking out or a scorpionfish blending in perfectly. It's a nice, easy entry into the Poor Knights experience without the commitment of deeper, more exposed sites.
Typical Takatu Point 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 Takatu Point
Takatu Point Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Takatu Point, 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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