Poor Knights Islands, New Zealand
    Poor Knights Islands

    Wild Beast Point

    Best months: Jan–Apr

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    Poor Knights Islands

    Why dive here

    With 79+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, dolphins, hammerhead sharks, humpback whales and orcas - Wild Beast Point 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
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Wild Beast Point feels exactly like its name suggests: a wild, untamed corner of the Poor Knights. We’re talking proper drift diving here, where the currents dictate your journey, sweeping you past walls painted in hues of orange and purple. The maximum depth is only 17m, but it’s the constant flow of water that makes this place so exhilarating. You’ll often find yourself eye-level with schools of snapper or barracuda, their silver scales flashing as they hold their position in the current. We love this spot for its raw energy; it’s not a place for leisurely pottering. Instead, you're on the move, soaring along a vibrant reef face. Keep an eye out for the resident banded morwong and the occasional green wrasse darting between the crevices. Visibility can be a bit hit-or-miss, sometimes dropping to three metres, but even then, the sheer volume of life makes up for it. This dive suits those who embrace a bit of a thrill and aren't afraid to let the ocean take them where it wants to go. It’s a good one for anyone chasing pelagic encounters, even if a manta ray is a rare sight here, the possibility keeps you scanning the blue.

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    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Wild Beast Point

    Wild Beast Point Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Wild Beast Point, 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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