Dive-site story
Situated along the rugged Coromandel coastline near Hahei, Cave Bay combines rocky reef structure with sea cavern topography. Dense kelp cover shelters territorial reef species, while sandy patches around the cave mouths attract resting rays. Divers can explore sea caves and crevices carved into volcanic rock, making for an atmospheric dive when ocean swell allows safe entry.
Volcanic sea caves and rocky overhangs filled with nocturnal marine life
Expansive kelp forests sustaining dense fish populations
Regular sightings of rays resting on adjacent sandy gutters
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Summer and autumn deliver warmer water, settled offshore winds, and improved underwater visibility.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australasian SnapperChrysophrys auratus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Red Rock LobsterJasus edwardsii | Common | ||||||||||||
| Short-tail StingrayBathytoshia brevicaudata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowtail KingfishSeriola lalandi | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Yellow Moray EelGymnothorax prasinus | Common |
Marine forecast
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