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Honolua Bay

Hawaii, United States
Open Water suggested3–18 m depthBoth entry3mm wetsuit typical

Honolua Bay at a glance

Honolua Bay is a both dive site in Hawaii, United States with depths of 3–18.3 m (10–60 ft). Typically most favorable Sep · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Green sea turtle, Parrotfish (uhu), and Ornate butterflyfish. Recent reports put the water around 26°C (79°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 4h ago
1.5 mwaves — about a meter and a half expected

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

Site hazards: Winter surf, runoff turbidity after rain, slippery boulders at the old ramp entry, boat traffic from snorkel charters.

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Dive windows this week

Best: Wed
Sat—
Sun6:00–20:00
Mon6:00–20:00
Tue6:00–20:00
Wed6:00–20:00
Thu7:00–20:00
Fri9:00–10:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:34 · Sunrise 5:58 · Sunset 19:08

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 3.4 km from site · graded 4h 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: Green sea turtle, Parrotfish (uhu), Ornate butterflyfish
Best time: Summer (May-September) mornings with no NW swell and no recent rain.

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. Jan57%25°C1.6 m
  2. Feb35%25°C1.8 m
  3. Mar46%25°C1.6 m
  4. Apr53%25°C1.5 m
  5. May52%25°C1.4 m
  6. Jun48%26°C1.4 m
  7. Jul40%26°C1.4 m
  8. Aug63%27°C1.3 m
  9. Sep70%27°C1.3 m
  10. Oct70%27°C1.3 m
  11. Nov31%26°C1.7 m
  12. Dec42%26°C1.8 m

September 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

  • Green sea turtleCommonly seen
  • Parrotfish (uhu)Commonly seen
  • Ornate butterflyfishCommonly seen
  • Spotted eagle rayOccasionally seen
  • Manta rayRarely seen
  • Bluefin trevallyCommonly seen

Fills & rentals nearby

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Site details

A Marine Life Conservation District on West Maui's north tip with dense coral gardens along both sides of the bay in 10-40 ft, a sand channel down the middle sloping to ~60 ft at the mouth. Decades of protection mean rich fish life and frequent turtles. Divable in summer; in winter it transforms into one of Hawaii's most famous surf breaks.

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Winter surf, runoff turbidity after rain, slippery boulders at the old ramp entry, boat traffic from snorkel charters.

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