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Scuba Diving in Hawaii - Oahu, United States

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Scuba diving in Hawaii - Oahu, United States

Hawaii - Oahu, United States has 4 public dive sites on PickADive. Use the list below to compare mapped sites by depth, access, difficulty, ratings, and reviews before opening a site page.

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2 dive sites

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Best months, historically in Hawaii - Oahu, United States

Not enough sites in Hawaii - Oahu, United Stateshave historical seasonal data yet to summarize typical months across the area. Open an individual site page for its own seasonal history — this fills in as more sites gain coverage.

Best dive sites in Hawaii - Oahu, United States

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Map of Three Tables

Three Tables Verified

Hawaii - Oahu · 1.5–14 m

Three Tables is the southern Pūpūkea Beach Park/MLCD reef site, named for flat reef tables visible at low tide. It offers shallow snorkeling around the tables and better scuba farther out around 30-45 ft with ledges, arches, lava tubes, and reef life. Like Sharks Cove, it is a calm-season North Shore site only.

Shore entry
Map of China Walls / Portlock Wall

China Walls / Portlock Wall Verified

Hawaii - Oahu · 9–17 m

Portlock/China Walls is a lava wall and cave/nook dive along Oahu's southeast shore. The underwater route follows the cliff wall past caves, arches, and mini-canyon features where turtles and whitetip reef sharks may rest. It is a rewarding dive only in very calm conditions and is safer by boat for many divers.

AdvancedShore + boat
Map of Makaha Caverns

Makaha Caverns Verified

Hawaii - Oahu · 8–14 m

West Oahu lava-tube/cavern and reef system near Makaha/Kepuhi Point. The site has open-ended swim-throughs, skylights, collapsed tube sections, and frequent turtles, puffers, lobsters, and whitetip reef sharks. Boat access is preferred for scuba; confident snorkelers/freedivers may use calm windows but should avoid overhead areas beyond training.

IntermediateBoat entry
Map of Kaneohe Sandbar

Kaneohe Sandbar Verified

Hawaii - Oahu · 0.1–3 m

Boat-access sandbar and shallow reef-edge snorkel area in Kaneohe Bay. Water over the sandbar can range from ankle-deep to waist-deep with tide, while nearby reef patches support fish, coral, and occasional turtles. It should be represented as snorkeling/freediving/ocean recreation, not scuba.

Boat entry

Plan a dive in Hawaii - Oahu, United States

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Hawaii - Oahu has 4 public dive sites in the PickADive catalog. Start with the map when coastline, nearby alternatives, and travel distance matter.

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Current public data shows 1 advanced and 1 intermediate dive sites. Listed depths range from about 0m to 17m where available. Boat is the most common listed access type. Use those signals as a starting point, then confirm the plan against training, equipment, and current local guidance.

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Common questions about diving in Hawaii - Oahu, United States

What are the best dive sites in Hawaii - Oahu, United States?

Use the ranked list on this page to compare 4 public dive sites in Hawaii - Oahu. PickADive highlights ratings, reviews, depth, access type, difficulty, and mapped location so you can move from destination research to a specific site page.

Is Hawaii - Oahu beginner-friendly for scuba diving?

PickADive does not yet have enough beginner-labeled public site data to summarize Hawaii - Oahu confidently. Review difficulty, access, depth, and recent notes on each site page before deciding.

Are there advanced dives in Hawaii - Oahu?

Yes. PickADive currently marks 1 dive site in Hawaii - Oahu as advanced or expert level. These dives deserve extra attention to depth, access, current, visibility, and local guidance.

What depths can I expect in Hawaii - Oahu?

Listed PickADive depth data for Hawaii - Oahu ranges from about 0m to 17m. Use that as a research starting point, then verify current conditions and site-specific guidance.

Can I see Hawaii - Oahu dive sites on a map?

Yes. Use the map link on this page to compare Hawaii - Oahu dive sites by location, coastline, nearby alternatives, and individual site details.