Conditions & tides
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Marine forecast via Copernicus Marine. Score is a rule-based guide from swell/wind vs. the site's exposure — always dive your own assessment.
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About this site
Cable Bay Reserve offers clear waters with rocky reefs and kelp forests teeming with marine life. Expect to spot colorful nudibranchs, octopus, and schools of blue cod. The gentle slope makes it ideal for beginners, while deeper sections reveal interesting rock formations. Visibility is best in summer, with occasional playful seals adding to the dive. Easy shore access and sheltered conditions make it a reliable spot year-round.
Marine life here
Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.
SpottyNotolabrus celidotusReported here · unconfirmed
New Zealand Common Cushion StarPatiriella regularisReported here · unconfirmed
KinaEvechinus chloroticusReported here · unconfirmed
Reef Sea StarStichaster australisReported here · unconfirmed
Eleven-armed Sea StarCoscinasterias muricataReported here · unconfirmed
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