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Kaneohe Sandbar

Hawaii - Oahu, United States
0–3 m depthBoat entry3mm wetsuit typical

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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 Hawaiian green sea turtles, coral, and rays. 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
2.1 mwaves — about two meters expected

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

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

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Dive windows this week

Best: Thu
Sat—
Sun7:00–20:00
Mon7:00–20:00
Tue7:00–20:00
Wed7:00–20:00
Thu7:00–20:00
Fri7:00–20:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:37 · Sunrise 6:01 · Sunset 19:13

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 14 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: coral, reef fish, sea cucumbers
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. Jan16%25°C2.2 m
  2. Feb40%25°C1.8 m
  3. Mar66%25°C1.6 m
  4. Apr77%25°C1.5 m
  5. May89%26°C1.3 m
  6. Jun99%26°C1.1 m
  7. Jul99%27°C1.1 m
  8. Aug92%27°C1.2 m
  9. Sep99%27°C1.2 m
  10. Oct78%27°C1.4 m
  11. Nov57%27°C1.6 m
  12. Dec30%26°C2.0 m

July 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

  • Hawaiian green sea turtlesOccasionally seen
  • coralCommonly seen
  • raysRarely seen
  • reef fishCommonly seen
  • sea cucumbersCommonly seen

Fills & rentals nearby

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

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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.

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

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