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Flying Sea Cliffs

Hawaii, United States
AOW suggested15–40 m depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

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Flying Sea Cliffs at a glance

Flying Sea Cliffs is a advanced boat dive site in Hawaii, United States with depths of 15–40 m (49–131 ft). Typically most favorable Oct · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Tube coral / orange cup coral, Red encrusting sponge, and Spiny lobster. Recent reports put the water around 27°C (81°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 5h ago
1.4 mwaves — about a meter and a half expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 27°C · seasonal avg 26°C

Site hazards: Back-wall exposure, current, wall depth, surge, ledges/overhangs, boat separation, and rapidly changing wind/sea conditions.

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Dive windows this week

Best: Mon
Sun6:00–20:00
Mon6:00–20:00
Tue6:00–19:00
Wed7:00–20:00
Thu7:00–20:00
Fri7:00–15:00
Sat—

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:34 · Sunrise 5:58 · Sunset 19:06

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 5.0 km from site · graded 5h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Forecast · NOAA tide model

Tide & slack timing

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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.

What Divers Say

Known for: Tube coral / orange cup coral, Red encrusting sponge, Pyramid butterflyfish
Best time: Best on calm early morning back-wall conditions with a boat crew experienced in Molokini current and wind patterns; operators should cancel or reroute when exposed conditions are unsafe.

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. Jan53%25°C1.6 m
  2. Feb26%25°C2.0 m
  3. Mar43%25°C1.7 m
  4. Apr37%25°C1.8 m
  5. May29%26°C1.8 m
  6. Jun27%26°C1.8 m
  7. Jul35%26°C1.6 m
  8. Aug35%27°C1.7 m
  9. Sep49%27°C1.5 m
  10. Oct70%27°C1.4 m
  11. Nov48%27°C1.7 m
  12. Dec61%26°C1.6 m

October 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 seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

  • Tube coral / orange cup coralCommonly seen
  • Red encrusting spongeCommonly seen
  • Spiny lobsterOccasionally seen
  • Ghost shrimpOccasionally seen
  • Pyramid butterflyfishCommonly seen
  • Whitetip reef sharkOccasionally seen
  • Longnose hawkfishOccasionally seen
  • Moray eelCommonly seen
  • NudibranchsOccasionally seen
  • Manta rayRarely seen
  • ShrimpOccasionally seen
  • SpongesCommonly seen

Fills & rentals nearby

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Site details

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.

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Back-wall exposure, current, wall depth, surge, ledges/overhangs, boat separation, and rapidly changing wind/sea conditions.

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