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
Pepin Island sits off the coast near Nelson, at the top of New Zealand's South Island, in the waters of Tasman Bay. The site lies along the island's rocky shoreline and is typically reached by boat from the Nelson area.
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.
SpottyNotolabrus celidotusReported here · unconfirmed
New Zealand Common Cushion StarPatiriella regularisReported here · unconfirmed
Reef Sea StarStichaster australisReported here · unconfirmed
KinaEvechinus chloroticusReported 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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