How deep is Reef's End?

Reef's End ranges from 6 to 40 metres deep (20–131 feet) — a deep dive at its limit. It is a saltwater site rated as intermediate difficulty. Depths vary across the site, so plan your profile to your training and verify conditions locally.

Is Reef's End a shore dive or a boat dive?

Reef's End is a boat dive — access is by boat rather than from shore. The site is recorded as tide-dependent (slack tide only), so check local tide tables when planning your entry. The entry area is recorded as moderately exposed to surge. No facilities are recorded at the site, and cell service is recorded as good. Entry details and parking notes, where known, are listed in the access section of this page.

Can beginners dive Reef's End?

Reef's End is rated as intermediate difficulty, which may not suit new divers. Listed depths run from 6 to 40 metres (20–131 feet). Access is by boat. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

When is the best time to dive Reef's End?

Best on calm morning charters before afternoon trade winds/current build; Molokini conditions can change quickly and operators may reroute. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at Reef's End?

Divers at Reef's End in United States commonly report sightings of Gray reef shark, Humpback whale, Whale shark, Spinner dolphin, and Spotted eagle ray. Humpback whale is seasonal, while Gray reef shark, Whale shark, Spinner dolphin, and Spotted eagle ray are reported only occasionally. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

What hazards are recorded at Reef's End?

Stronger current near the reef tip, depth drop, boat traffic, separation from charter, coral contact, and protected-area rules. Hazards and conditions change, so verify current local information before diving.

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IntermediateBoat entry

Reef's End

Hawaii, United States

Open Water suggested6–40 m depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

Boat dive — see Entry & access.

Reef's End at a glance

Reef's End is an intermediate boat dive site in Hawaii, United States with depths of 6–40 m (20–131 ft). Typically most favorable Oct · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Gray reef shark, Humpback whale, and Whale shark. Recent reports put the water around 28°C (82°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 2h ago

1.1 mwaves — about a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 28°C · seasonal avg 27°C

Site hazards: Stronger current near the reef tip, depth drop, boat traffic, separation from charter, coral contact, and protected-area rules.

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Dive windows this week

Best: Fri

Fri8:00–10:00

Sat7:00–17:00

Sun7:00–13:00

Mon7:00–15:00

Tue7:00–19:00

Wed7:00–11:00

Thu7:00–19:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:50 · Sunrise 6:12 · Sunset 18:32

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 4.7 km from site · graded 2h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Forecast · NOAA tide model

Tide & slack timing

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: Garden eel, Moray eel, Triggerfish

Best time: Best on calm morning charters before afternoon trade winds/current build; Molokini conditions can change quickly and operators may reroute.

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.

Jan53%25°C1.6 m
Feb26%25°C2.0 m
Mar43%25°C1.7 m
Apr37%25°C1.8 m
May29%26°C1.8 m
Jun27%26°C1.8 m
Jul35%26°C1.6 m
Aug35%27°C1.7 m
Sep49%27°C1.5 m
Oct70%27°C1.4 m
Nov48%27°C1.7 m
Dec61%26°C1.6 m

October 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

The underwater calendar

When these animals are most recorded around Hawaiʻi — from open sighting data, not a promise.

Humpback whaleDec–Apr

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Fills & rentals nearby

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

Boss Frog's12.1 km
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Snorkel Bob's13.5 km
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Boss Frog's13.6 km
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Boss Frog's17.4 km
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Data updated July 2026

Site details

Reef's End is the western tip/extension of Molokini's reef where inner-crater snorkeling transitions toward deeper outer-edge scuba terrain. Snorkelers usually stay on the safer inner side while divers can work the outer ledges/terraces. Current can strengthen near the tip, so it should be treated more cautiously than central inner-crater sites.

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Stronger current near the reef tip, depth drop, boat traffic, separation from charter, coral contact, and protected-area rules.

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