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Electric Beach (Kahe Point)

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Open Water suggested3–12 m (10–40 ft) depthShore entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

Electric Beach (Kahe Point) at a glance

Electric Beach (Kahe Point) is an 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 monk seal, Spinner dolphin, and Whitetip reef shark. Recent reports put the water around 27°C (81°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Next window today· 7:00–12:00 · moderate

Forecast for this hour · 0:00 · run 5 h ago
1.5 m (4.8 ft)waves — about a meter and a half expected (waves — about five feet expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 27°C · seasonal avg 27°C ( · Forecast 81°F · seasonal avg 81°F)

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

Smallest waves: Sat
Mon7:00–12:00 moderate

1.5 m waves · 6 kn wind (5.0 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

Tue7:00–12:00 moderate

1.7 m waves · 3 kn wind (5.5 ft waves · 3 kn wind)

Wed17:00–18:00 moderate

1.8 m waves · 2 kn wind (5.8 ft waves · 2 kn wind)

Thu7:00–15:00 moderate

1.4 m waves · 7 kn wind (4.7 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

Fri7:00–13:00 moderate

1.4 m waves · 8 kn wind (4.5 ft waves · 8 kn wind)

Sat7:00–18:00 moderate

1.3 m waves · 3 kn wind (4.1 ft waves · 3 kn wind)

SunNot in the forecast yet

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

Every forecast dive window each day, site-local time, from wave and wind forecasts. Numbers under each bar are daylight averages.

First light 6:10 · Sunrise 6:32 · Sunset 17:59 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 8.3 km from site · updated 25 Oct, 19:24 GMT-10

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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Forecast · NOAA tide model

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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.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Moorish idol, Moray eel, Bluestripe snapper
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.

  1. January, 16% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 25°C (78°F), waves have typically been 2.2 m (7.3 ft), wind has typically been 9 knots
  2. February, 40% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 25°C (76°F), waves have typically been 1.8 m (5.9 ft), wind has typically been 11 knots
  3. March, 66% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 25°C (77°F), waves have typically been 1.6 m (5.2 ft), wind has typically been 11 knots
  4. April, 77% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 25°C (77°F), waves have typically been 1.5 m (4.8 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots
  5. May, 89% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 26°C (78°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.2 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots
  6. June, 99% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 26°C (80°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.7 ft), wind has typically been 11 knots
  7. July, 99% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (80°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.5 ft), wind has typically been 11 knots, historically most favorable
  8. August, 92% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (3.8 ft), wind has typically been 11 knots
  9. September, 99% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (3.9 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots
  10. October, 78% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 1.4 m (4.7 ft), wind has typically been 9 knots
  11. November, 57% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (80°F), waves have typically been 1.7 m (5.4 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots
  12. December, 30% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 26°C (79°F), waves have typically been 2.0 m (6.5 ft), wind has typically been 9 knots

July has typically 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

Rough labels: “Commonly seen” usually means two or more recorded sightings near this site in public dive logs (GBIF), “Occasionally seen” one; “Seasonal” and “Rarely seen” come from dive-guide research. Not a measured rate.

  • Green Turtle recorded here Jan–Mar, Aug–Nov (14 records)

    Chelonia mydasmost recent 2019

  • Wedgetail Triggerfish recorded here Jan–Feb, Apr, Sep–Oct (9 records)

    Rhinecanthus rectangulusmost recent 2014

  • Black Triggerfish recorded here Jan, Apr, Sep–Oct (7 records)

    Melichthys nigermost recent 2014

  • Canthigaster jactator recorded here Feb, Sep–Oct (7 records)

    most recent 2014

  • Moorish Idol recorded here Feb, Sep–Oct (7 records)

    Zanclus cornutusmost recent 2014

  • Picasso fish recorded here Jan–Feb, Apr, Sep–Oct (7 records)

    Rhinecanthus aculeatusmost recent 2014

  • Thalassoma duperrey recorded here Feb, Sep–Oct (7 records)

    most recent 2014

  • Pennant Coral Fish recorded here Jan, Sep–Oct (6 records)

    Heniochus acuminatusmost recent 2014

Newest record here: 2019. 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.

The underwater calendar

When these animals are most recorded around Hawaiʻi — from open sighting data, not a promise.

Watch the whole year animate on the Migrations map

Fills & rentals nearby

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Data updated July 2026

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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