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Honolua Bay

Hawaii, United StatesDirections
Open Water suggested3–18 m (10–60 ft) depthBoth entryRash guard or 2mm shorty 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 Spotted eagle ray, Ornate butterflyfish, and Bluefin trevally. Recent reports put the water around 27°C (81°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Moderate window now· until 18:00 · sunset 17:54

Forecast for this hour · 16:00 · run 8 h ago
1.1 m (3.5 ft)waves — about a meter expected (waves — about four feet expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 27°C · seasonal avg 27°C ( · Forecast 81°F · seasonal avg 80°F)

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

Mon12:00–18:00 moderate

1.0 m waves · 8 kn wind (3.3 ft waves · 8 kn wind)

Tue7:00–18:00 favorable

1.1 m waves · 6 kn wind (3.6 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

Wed7:00–9:00 moderate, 9:00–18:00 favorable

1.1 m waves · 6 kn wind (3.5 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

Thu7:00–8:00 favorable, 8:00–18:00 moderate

1.2 m waves · 12 kn wind (4.0 ft waves · 12 kn wind)

Fri7:00–18:00 moderate

1.2 m waves · 12 kn wind (3.8 ft waves · 12 kn wind)

Sat7:00–18:00 moderate

1.1 m waves · 11 kn wind (3.4 ft waves · 11 kn wind)

Sun7:00–14:00 favorable, 14:00–18:00 moderate

1.1 m waves · 7 kn wind (3.7 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

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 6:03 · Sunrise 6:26 · Sunset 17:54 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 3.4 km from site · updated 26 Oct, 07:26 GMT-10

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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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: Ornate butterflyfish, Bluefin trevally, Green sea turtle
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. January, 57% 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 10 knots
  2. February, 35% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 25°C (76°F), waves have typically been 1.8 m (6.0 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots
  3. March, 46% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 25°C (76°F), waves have typically been 1.6 m (5.1 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots
  4. April, 53% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 25°C (77°F), waves have typically been 1.5 m (5.0 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
  5. May, 52% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 25°C (78°F), waves have typically been 1.4 m (4.6 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
  6. June, 48% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 26°C (79°F), waves have typically been 1.4 m (4.6 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  7. July, 40% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 26°C (80°F), waves have typically been 1.4 m (4.6 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  8. August, 63% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (80°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.4 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  9. September, 70% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (80°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.2 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots, historically most favorable
  10. October, 70% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (80°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.4 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots
  11. November, 31% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 26°C (79°F), waves have typically been 1.7 m (5.6 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
  12. December, 42% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 26°C (78°F), waves have typically been 1.8 m (5.7 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots

September 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 seen at this site

Species noted at this site — 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.

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

Facts from OpenStreetMap, corrected by the community — listed by distance only. Details change; confirm with the shop.

Shop facts come from OpenStreetMap and community corrections, shown nearest first. PickADive lists facts and contacts only — no listing is sponsored or ranked.

Data updated July 2026

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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