Te Hua Point - Poor Knights Islands

Whibbles Reef on Grenada’s Southwest Coast is our go-to for a bit of everything, especially when we’re feeling adventurous. The top of the reef starts around 17 meters, then rolls down to 24 meters, eventually dropping much deeper. We tend to focus on that shallower shelf, where you find a really interesting mix of solid hard corals and these huge, swaying sea plumes. Keep an eye out for the sand patches, too; they’re often home to something unexpected. What we really love about Whibbles is the variety. You can drift along, watching for jacks and barracuda cruising by in the blue, then slow down and hunt for smaller things. We’ve spotted plenty of shy brotula tucked away and even a few saddle stargazers buried in the sand, just their eyes poking out. If you hit it right in July or August, the male Quillfinn blennies are in their full mating colors in the sand. Visibility hovers around 15 meters, sometimes better, sometimes a bit less, so it’s always an engaging dive. It suits divers who appreciate a site that rewards both a wide-angle gaze and a close-up search.

Location
Poor Knights Islands, New Zealand, Australasia
Coordinates
-36.185400, 175.048900
Type
reef

Marine Protected Area: Cape Rodney-Okakari Point

Best Time to Dive in Poor Knights Islands

The warmest water temperatures in Poor Knights Islands occur in February, averaging 21.9°C. The coolest conditions are in August at 15.8°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 21.4°C
  • February: 21.9°C
  • March: 21.7°C
  • April: 20.6°C
  • May: 19.1°C
  • June: 17.6°C
  • July: 16.5°C
  • August: 15.8°C
  • September: 15.9°C
  • October: 16.6°C
  • November: 18.2°C
  • December: 19.8°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Poor Knights Islands

Nearest Dive Centres to Te Hua Point

Marine Life in Poor Knights Islands

Home to 84 recorded species including 53 reef fish, 11 sharks & rays, 4 whales & dolphins, 4 other, 3 crabs & lobsters, 2 sea urchins.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Te Hua Point

Based on average water temperature of 18.8°C, currents 12 cm/s.

  • Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 19°C water
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories