How deep is Electric Beach (Kahe Point)?

Electric Beach (Kahe Point) has a depth range of 3–12.2 metres (10–40 feet). Check the dive site page for current conditions and any depth-specific guidance before planning your dive.

Can beginners dive Electric Beach (Kahe Point)?

Electric Beach (Kahe Point) is rated as intermediate difficulty, which may not suit new divers. A Open Water with confident shore skills in calm conditions; snorkel/freedive users need surface awareness near boat traffic. certification or equivalent is suggested. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

What will I see at Electric Beach (Kahe Point)?

Divers at Electric Beach (Kahe Point) in United States commonly report sightings of Hawaiian green sea turtles, moray eels, octopus, reef fish, and spinner dolphins. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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IntermediateShore entry

Electric Beach (Kahe Point)

Q: When is the best time to dive Electric Beach (Kahe Point)?

The best time to dive Electric Beach (Kahe Point) is typically Early morning and calm 1-3 ft or smaller swell windows; avoid rough west-side surf and heavy weekend traffic.. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

Hawaii, United States

Open Water suggested3–12 m depthShore entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

Electric Beach (Kahe Point) at a glance

Electric Beach (Kahe Point) is a intermediate shore dive site in Hawaii, United States with depths of 3–12.2 m (10–40 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Hawaiian green sea turtles, moray eels, and octopus. Recent reports put the water around 27°C (81°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 3h ago

1.5 mwaves — about a meter and a half expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 27°C · seasonal avg 27°C

Site hazards: Very strong discharge current at the pipe, boats/jet skis/tour traffic, spearfishers/freedivers, rough beach entry in swell, surge near rocks, and possible low visibility after waves.

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Dive windows this week

Best: Thu

Sat—

Sun7:00–9:00

Mon7:00–17:00

Tue7:00–20:00

Wed16:00–20:00

Thu7:00–20:00

Fri7:00–12:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:39 · Sunrise 6:03 · Sunset 19:14

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 8.3 km from site · graded 3h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Forecast · NOAA tide model

Tide & slack timing

Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

What Divers Say

Known for: Hawaiian green sea turtles, moray eels, reef fish

Best time: Early morning and calm 1-3 ft or smaller swell windows; avoid rough west-side surf and heavy weekend traffic.

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

Jan16%25°C2.2 m
Feb40%25°C1.8 m
Mar66%25°C1.6 m
Apr77%25°C1.5 m
May89%26°C1.3 m
Jun99%26°C1.1 m
Jul99%27°C1.1 m
Aug92%27°C1.2 m
Sep99%27°C1.2 m
Oct78%27°C1.4 m
Nov57%27°C1.6 m
Dec30%26°C2.0 m

July hastypically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life recorded at this site, by month

Recorded observations — evidence of past sightings, not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

Hawaiian green sea turtlesCommonly seen
moray eelsCommonly seen
octopusOccasionally seen
reef fishCommonly seen
spinner dolphinsRarely seen
spotted eagle raysOccasionally seen
whitetip reef sharksOccasionally seen
Spinner dolphinOccasionally seen
Green sea turtleCommonly seen
Hawaiian monk sealRarely seen
Spotted eagle rayOccasionally seen
Bluestripe snapperCommonly seen
Moorish idolCommonly seen

Chelonia mydas recorded here Jan–Mar, Aug–Nov (14 records)
most recent 2019
Rhinecanthus rectangulus recorded here Jan–Feb, Apr, Sep–Oct (9 records)
most recent 2014
Canthigaster jactator recorded here Feb, Sep–Oct (7 records)
most recent 2014
Melichthys niger recorded here Jan, Apr, Sep–Oct (7 records)
most recent 2014
Rhinecanthus aculeatus recorded here Jan–Feb, Apr, Sep–Oct (7 records)
most recent 2014
Thalassoma duperrey recorded here Feb, Sep–Oct (7 records)
most recent 2014
Zanclus cornutus recorded here Feb, Sep–Oct (7 records)
most recent 2014
Heniochus acuminatus recorded here Jan, Sep–Oct (6 records)
most recent 2014

Counts are occurrence records near this site from public biodiversity datasets (GBIF), grouped by calendar month across all sampled years. Sightings vary — past records are context, not a prediction.

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Site details

West Oahu shore dive and snorkel site centered on the Kahe power-plant discharge pipe and nearby reef. Warm discharge water and reef structure attract turtles, rays, reef fish, and macro life. It is easy in calm conditions but the pipe outflow and boat traffic make it more than a casual beginner site.

reefshore

Very strong discharge current at the pipe, boats/jet skis/tour traffic, spearfishers/freedivers, rough beach entry in swell, surge near rocks, and possible low visibility after waves.

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