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Koloa Landing

Hawaii, United States
Open Water suggested5–18 m depthShore entry3mm wetsuit typical

Koloa Landing at a glance

Koloa Landing is a shore dive site in Hawaii, United States with depths of 4.5–18 m (15–59 ft). Typically most favorable Sep · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Frogfish, Hawaiian green sea turtle, and Moray eels. Recent reports put the water around 27°C (80°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 4h ago
1.9 mwaves — about two meters expected

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

Site hazards: Boat/ramp traffic, slippery ramp/rocks, surge outside the bay, occasional low visibility after swell or rain, fishing line/old harbor debris, and overhead whale sounds in winter that can distract inexperienced divers.

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Dive windows this week

Best: Thu
Sun7:00–8:00
Mon7:00–12:00
Tue7:00–10:00
Wed7:00–20:00
Thu7:00–20:00
Fri7:00–13:00
Sat—

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:44 · Sunrise 6:08 · Sunset 19:20

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 7.6 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: Hawaiian green sea turtle, Moray eels, Green sea turtle
Best time: South-shore Kauai conditions are best in calm surf and manageable trade-wind/current conditions; abort for high surf, poor visibility, or strong current.

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. Jan35%25°C1.9 m
  2. Feb36%24°C1.9 m
  3. Mar49%24°C1.7 m
  4. Apr61%25°C1.7 m
  5. May70%26°C1.6 m
  6. Jun70%26°C1.5 m
  7. Jul80%27°C1.5 m
  8. Aug75%27°C1.6 m
  9. Sep91%27°C1.4 m
  10. Oct83%27°C1.4 m
  11. Nov52%26°C1.7 m
  12. Dec46%26°C1.7 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

  • FrogfishOccasionally seen
  • Hawaiian green sea turtleCommonly seen
  • Moray eelsCommonly seen
  • OctopusOccasionally seen
  • Green sea turtleCommonly seen
  • Dragon moray eelRarely seen
  • Whitemouth moray eelCommonly seen
  • Leaf scorpionfishOccasionally seen
  • Hawaiian monk sealRarely seen
  • Day octopusCommonly 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

Koloa Landing is a protected Hanakaape Bay shore dive and snorkel site on Kauai's south shore. The old landing/harbor area has a U-shaped reef, sandy/rubble center, reef walls, and historic boating remnants such as anchor chain. It is useful for training, beginner scuba, snorkelers, and relaxed critter dives when surf is calm.

reefshore

Boat/ramp traffic, slippery ramp/rocks, surge outside the bay, occasional low visibility after swell or rain, fishing line/old harbor debris, and overhead whale sounds in winter that can distract inexperienced divers.

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