How deep is Reef's End?

Reef's End has a depth range of 6–40 metres (20–131 feet). Check the dive site page for current conditions and any depth-specific guidance before planning your dive.

Can beginners dive Reef's End?

Reef's End is rated as intermediate difficulty, which may not suit new divers. A Open Water with good boat skills for conservative profiles; Advanced recommended for deeper outer-edge routes. certification or equivalent is suggested. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

What will I see at Reef's End?

Divers at Reef's End in United States commonly report sightings of Whitetip reef shark, Moray eel, Garden eel, Dragon moray eel, and Snowflake moray eel. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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Reef's End

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

The best time to dive Reef's End is typically 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.

Hawaii, United States

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

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Reef's End at a glance

Reef's End is a 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 Whitetip reef shark, Moray eel, and Garden eel. Recent reports put the water around 27°C (81°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 4h ago

1.4 mwaves — about a meter and a half expected

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

Sat—

Sun6:00–20:00

Mon6:00–20:00

Tue6:00–19:00

Wed7:00–20:00

Thu7:00–20:00

Fri7:00–15:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:34 · Sunrise 5:58 · Sunset 19:07

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 4.7 km from site · graded 4h 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.

What Divers Say

Known for: Whitetip reef shark, Moray eel, Garden eel

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

Whitetip reef sharkCommonly seen
Moray eelCommonly seen
Garden eelCommonly seen
Dragon moray eelRarely seen
Snowflake moray eelOccasionally seen
Cauliflower coralCommonly seen
TriggerfishCommonly seen
WrassesCommonly seen
DamselfishCommonly seen
Spotted eagle rayOccasionally seen
Spinner dolphinOccasionally seen
Gray reef sharkOccasionally seen
Whale sharkRarely seen
Humpback whaleSeasonal
RaysOccasionally seen
Reef sharksOccasionally seen

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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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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