Skip to content
Map of Kaneohe Sandbar
Add the first photo
Boat entry

Kaneohe Sandbar

Hawaii - Oahu, United States
0–3 m (0–10 ft) depthBoat entry3mm wetsuit typical

Boat dive — see Entry & access.

Kaneohe Sandbar at a glance

Kaneohe Sandbar is a boat dive site in Hawaii - Oahu, United States with depths of 0.1–3 m (0–10 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see coral, Reef fish, and Hawaiian green sea turtle. Recent reports put the water around 26°C (79°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Next window today· 7:00–18:00 · favorable · sunset 17:58

Forecast for this hour · 1:00 · run 18 h ago
1.3 m (4.2 ft)waves — about a meter and a half expected (waves — about four feet expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 26°C · seasonal avg 27°C ( · Forecast 79°F · seasonal avg 81°F)

Site hazards: Boat traffic, shallow coral/reef contact, wind exposure, changing tide depth, sun exposure, and current/drop-offs around reef edges.

Read the full hazards ↓

Dive windows this week

Smallest waves: Sat
Mon7:00–18:00 favorable

1.3 m waves · 4 kn wind (4.4 ft waves · 4 kn wind)

Tue7:00–18:00 favorable

1.4 m waves · 2 kn wind (4.5 ft waves · 2 kn wind)

Wed7:00–18:00 favorable

1.4 m waves · 7 kn wind (4.6 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

Thu7:00–18:00 favorable

1.4 m waves · 5 kn wind (4.6 ft waves · 5 kn wind)

Fri7:00–18:00 favorable

1.3 m waves · 4 kn wind (4.3 ft waves · 4 kn wind)

Sat7:00–18:00 favorable

1.2 m waves · 4 kn wind (3.8 ft waves · 4 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 6:09 · Sunrise 6:31 · Sunset 17:58 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 14 km from site · updated 25 Oct, 07:23 GMT-10

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Compare this weekend’s windows near Kaneohe Sandbar

Forecast · NOAA tide model

Tide & slack timing

Loading tide predictions

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.

Dived here today — did the forecast match?

What Divers Say

Known for: coral, Reef fish, Sea cucumber
Best time: Good year-round in calm wind/weather; tide affects whether the sandbar is ankle-, knee-, or waist-deep.

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 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.

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

Boat-access sandbar and shallow reef-edge snorkel area in Kaneohe Bay. Water over the sandbar can range from ankle-deep to waist-deep with tide, while nearby reef patches support fish, coral, and occasional turtles. It should be represented as snorkeling/freediving/ocean recreation, not scuba.

boatreef

Boat traffic, shallow coral/reef contact, wind exposure, changing tide depth, sun exposure, and current/drop-offs around reef edges.

Reviews

No reviews yet — this site is waiting for its first. Dived here? Your rating and a few lines help the next diver.

Spot something off?

Help keep this listing accurate for the next diver.