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
Shears Rock lies in the Hauraki Gulf off Auckland, New Zealand, in the waters near the Gulf's islands north of the city. Sites in this stretch of the gulf are typically reached by boat from Auckland or from marinas around the inner islands. The reef here is rated a beginner 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.
Common DolphinDelphinus delphisReported here · unconfirmed
New Zealand Common Cushion StarPatiriella regularisReported here · unconfirmed
Purple Rock CrabLeptograpsus variegatusReported 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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