Whitireia Park

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Whitireia Park

5–10 mMax Depth
ShoreEntry
19Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+13)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.8 m
9.8 s
Swell
0.7 m
9.5 s
Current speed
1.0 km/h
flowing toward S
Water temperature
14.5°C
Wind
1.2 km/h
→ NE
Sea level
-0.1 m
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
20:30–20:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Watch
Waves0.7–0.8 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature14.4°C
Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.6–0.7 mCurrent speed2.1 km/h maxWater temperature14.6°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.6–0.7 mCurrent speed2.3 km/h maxWater temperature14.7°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.6–1.0 mCurrent speed2.3 km/h maxWater temperature15.0°C
Next 72 hours
20:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 14.5°C
02:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 14.3°C
08:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 14.3°C
14:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 14.8°C
20:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 15.0°C
02:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 14.6°C
08:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 14.5°C
14:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 14.8°C
20:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 14.9°C
02:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 14.9°C
08:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 14.8°C
14:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 15.1°C
Catalog depth5–10 m
Data sources & field guideOpen-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs

Planning context, not a safety guarantee. Coastal model accuracy is limited. Confirm the actual briefing, entry, exit, and suitability with a local operator.

Updated: cached data

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Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Apr-Oct

Peak month

Feb 17.6°

Jan16.8°
Feb17.6°
Mar17.1°
Apr16.2°
May15.2°
Jun13.8°
Jul12.8°
Aug12.6°
Sep12.8°
Oct13.4°
Nov14.4°
Dec15.7°
Current: mild
Typical visibility: 12 m

Historical planning data from the recorded site profile. Water temperature and conditions can vary by day, depth, and weather; confirm current conditions with a local operator.

Nearby live cameras

Check the water around Whitireia Park before you dive. Feeds are provided by third parties and may occasionally be offline.

8 cameras

SH59 Plimmerton

1.7 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open

North along SH59 from Plimmerton Roundabout

Check is getting oldLast checked 50h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Fallback camera: SH59 Pukerua Bay
Public feedCatalogued Oct 19, 2026

SH59 Paremata

2.3 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open

South along SH59 from Paremata Roundabout

Check is getting oldLast checked 50h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Fallback camera: SH59 Pukerua Bay
Public feedCatalogued Oct 19, 2026

SH59 Airlie Road

4.2 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open

Looking north along SH59 toward Pukerua Bay

Check is getting oldLast checked 50h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Fallback camera: SH59 Pukerua Bay
Public feedCatalogued Oct 19, 2026

SH1 Pāuatahanui North

6.2 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open

North along Transmission Gully Mwy from SH58 Pāuatahanui Interchange

Check is getting oldLast checked 50h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Fallback camera: SH59 Pukerua Bay
Public feedCatalogued Oct 19, 2026

SH1 Waitangirua North

6.2 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open

North along Transmission Gully Mwy from Waitangirua Interchange

Check is getting oldLast checked 50h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Fallback camera: SH59 Pukerua Bay
Public feedCatalogued Oct 19, 2026

SH1 Pāuatahanui South

6.3 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open

South along Transmission Gully Mwy from SH58 Pāuatahanui Interchange

Check is getting oldLast checked 50h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Fallback camera: SH59 Pukerua Bay
Public feedCatalogued Oct 19, 2026

SH1 Waitangirua South

6.3 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open

South along Transmission Gully Mwy from Waitangirua Interchange

Check is getting oldLast checked 50h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Fallback camera: SH59 Pukerua Bay
Public feedCatalogued Oct 19, 2026

SH1 Kenepuru

6.9 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open

South along Transmission Gully Mwy from Kenepuru Interchange

Check is getting oldLast checked 50h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Fallback camera: SH59 Pukerua Bay
Public feedCatalogued Oct 19, 2026

Live availability is controlled by each camera provider. Use the feed as a quick surface check and confirm current conditions with a local dive operator.

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Dive Types

BeachReefOceanshorereefSalt Waterbeginner Difficulty

Questions to ask a local operator

  • What are today's current, visibility, entry, and exit conditions?
  • Does the planned route stay within my certification and recent experience?
  • Are there local permits, conservation rules, or equipment requirements?

Common Species

12 km · nearby observations
Black paua
Haliotis iris
DeepLog3
Cook's turban
Cookia sulcata
DeepLog3
Ischnochiton maorianus
DeepLog2
Armed hermaphroditic anemone
Anthopleura hermaphroditica
DeepLog1
Aulacomya maoriana
DeepLog1
Banded periwinkle
Austrolittorina antipodum
DeepLog1
Chiton glaucus
DeepLog1
Desmonema gaudichaudi
DeepLog1
Epiactis thompsoni
DeepLog1
Evechinus chloroticus
DeepLog1
Flabelligera bicolor
DeepLog1
Lumpfish
Trachelochismus pinnulatus
DeepLog1
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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Photos

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