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
Kauri Mountain sits on the coast of the Whangārei District in Northland, New Zealand, north of the city itself along a stretch known for its rocky headlands and small bays. The site is considered a beginner-level dive.
AI overviewMarine life here
Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.
Southern Rock LobsterJasus edwardsiiReported here · unconfirmed
Shortfin MakoIsurus oxyrinchusReported here · unconfirmed
Common Sydney OctopusOctopus tetricusReported here · unconfirmed
Mediterranean FanwormSabella spallanzaniiReported here · unconfirmed
Carpet Sea SquirtDidemnum vexillumReported here · unconfirmed
Durable tips from divers — access, hazards, marine life, facilities. For day-of conditions, use the report tool in the conditions card above.
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