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    Tawharanui dive site
    12m
    Beginner
    Poor Knights Islands, New Zealand
    Tawharanui

    Tawharanui

    Best months: Jan–Apr

    Protected Area

    Tawharanui

    Why dive here

    With 79+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, dolphins, hammerhead sharks, humpback whales and orcas - Tawharanui offers some of Poor Knights Islands's richest diving. Water ranges 15-22°C, warmest January, February, March.

    Best timeJan–Apr
    WetsuitA 5mm wetsuit
    Marine lifeBlue Sharks, Dolphins, Hammerhead Sharks, Humpback Whales and Orcas · 79+ species recorded
    Water15-22°C · warmest January, February, March
    Charactermax 12m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Tawharanui sits in a sheltered corner of the Poor Knights, making it an easy drift for newer divers. We’ve found it’s a good spot to get your bearings, usually calm enough to just relax and watch the reef go by. You’ll often see schools of demoiselles flickering around the kelp, and if you keep your eyes peeled along the reef wall, there are usually nudibranchs tucked away. It’s pretty shallow, topping out at 12 metres, so it’s a perfect spot for extending your bottom time and just soaking it all in.

    Typical Tawharanui Dive Profile

    5m10mSafety Stop0m12m 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.

    Safety Notes

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Tawharanui

    Tawharanui Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Tawharanui, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-35.84, 174.61) (14km away)

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    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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