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Devils Point
Deep pin dive with caves near Whitianga.
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Local operator required
A local Whitianga operator is the normal way to handle boat access and cave briefings.
Mercury Bay boat dive near Whitianga with current on the outer pin, a shallow middle section for stops, and caves toward Humbug Bay.
About Devils Point
Devils Point is a Mercury Bay pin dive near Whitianga with a current-running outer pin, a shallower middle section for safety stops, and a rocky run toward Humbug Bay. Boulders, cracks, caves and kelp outcrops define the site, so it suits divers who are comfortable with boat access, changing weather and moving water, especially when the sea has settled.
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Research Estimate At Devils Point
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessSimple entry
CoralHeavily damaged
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentStrong current
Where Is Devils Point?
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Devils Point Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 30m
Depth Note
Outer pin drops past 30m; the middle section rises to about 5-8m for safety stops.
Best Season
Summer, after settled weather.
Typical Conditions
Outer-pin current, deeper cracks and caves, with a shallower middle section for pauses. Best after settled weather.
Safety & Access At Devils Point
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environmentStrong currentWaves
Safety Notes
Outer-pin current, deep cracks and caves mean this is an overhead-environment dive that needs conservative planning.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; a local Whitianga operator is the normal way to reach and brief the site.
Legal Notes
Treat the caves and deep cracks as overhead-environment terrain and use a competent local brief.
Local Intel For Devils Point
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Guided boat dives follow the outer pin and keep the cave sections for the right weather window.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive target; the current and caves make it better for scuba and very experienced breath-hold divers.
Snorkeling
Not a primary snorkel site; the shallow middle section is better thought of as a brief swim or safety-stop zone.
Recent Logged Visits At Devils Point
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Devils Point
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