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Scuba Diving in Hawaii, United States

Best dive sites in Hawaii, United States

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Map of Turtle Pinnacle

Turtle Pinnacle Verified

Hawaii · 7–18 m

Turtle Pinnacle is a North Kona boat dive around a submerged volcanic pinnacle and turtle cleaning station. The site rises into shallow water and drops to moderate depths, making it a relaxed boat profile when currents are light. Its main draw is watching green sea turtles being cleaned by reef fish while maintaining wildlife distance.

IntermediateBoat entry
Map of Koloa Landing

Koloa Landing Verified

Hawaii · 4.5–18 m

Koloa Landing is a protected Hanakaape Bay shore dive and snorkel site on Kauai's south shore. The old landing/harbor area has a U-shaped reef, sandy/rubble center, reef walls, and historic boating remnants such as anchor chain. It is useful for training, beginner scuba, snorkelers, and relaxed critter dives when surf is calm.

Shore entry
Map of Old Kona Airport (Pawai Bay side)

Old Kona Airport (Pawai Bay side)

Hawaii · 9.1–21.3 m

A convenient shore dive at the old runway beach park just north of downtown Kailua-Kona. A short swim over a lava ridge at ~30 ft leads to coral structure, arches and small caverns sloping to sand around 70-100 ft. A favorite local site for quick tank dives and night dives when seas are flat.

IntermediateShore entry
Map of Kualoa Artificial Reef - Corner C

Kualoa Artificial Reef - Corner C

Hawaii · Up to 33.5 m

Kualoa Artificial Reef - Corner C is a dive site in United States. Maximum depth is around 34 m. The site is reached by boat.

AdvancedBoat entry
Map of Wai'anae Artificial Reef - Shallow LCU

Wai'anae Artificial Reef - Shallow LCU

Hawaii · Up to 29 m

Wai'anae Artificial Reef - Shallow LCU is a dive site in United States. Maximum depth is around 29 m. The site is reached by boat.

IntermediateBoat entry
Map of Kualoa Artificial Reef - Small Barge

Kualoa Artificial Reef - Small Barge

Hawaii · Up to 27.4 m

A dive site in United States. The site reaches a maximum depth of about 27 m. The site is reached by boat. Rated intermediate based on available data.

IntermediateBoat entry
Map of Turtle Canyon Reef

Turtle Canyon Reef Verified

Hawaii · 3–15.2 m

Boat reef off Waikiki/Honolulu known for Hawaiian green sea turtle cleaning stations on lava finger reefs and coral heads. It works for beginner scuba and is also used by snorkel/freedive boats in calm conditions. The main safety issue is surfacing/ascending around heavy boat, catamaran, canoe, and tour traffic.

Boat entry
Map of Flying Sea Cliffs

Flying Sea Cliffs Verified

Hawaii · 15–40 m

Flying Sea Cliffs is an exposed Molokini back-wall dive with shelves, wall relief, sponges/corals, and shadowed crevices. It is primarily a scuba site, with advanced snorkel stops only when operators judge conditions safe. Depth, current, and ledge navigation make it an advanced boat profile.

AdvancedBoat entry
Map of Maunalua Bay Artificial Reef - Mud Scow Barge

Maunalua Bay Artificial Reef - Mud Scow Barge

Hawaii · Up to 26.5 m

A dive site in United States. The site reaches a maximum depth of about 27 m. The site is reached by boat. Rated intermediate based on available data.

IntermediateBoat entry