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Shark Condos

Hawaii, United States
AOW suggested24–40 m depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

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Shark Condos at a glance

Shark Condos is a advanced boat dive site in Hawaii, United States with depths of 24–40 m (79–131 ft). Typically most favorable Oct · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Whitetip reef shark, Hawaiian spiny lobster, and Giant trevally. Recent reports put the water around 27°C (81°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 3h 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: Deep profile near recreational limits, cave/ledge temptation, current, low light, boat separation, nitrogen loading, and wildlife-disturbance 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 19:06

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 5.0 km from site · graded 3h 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: Whitetip reef shark, Hawaiian spiny lobster, Garden eels (sand slopes nearby)
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.

  1. Jan53%25°C1.6 m
  2. Feb26%25°C2.0 m
  3. Mar43%25°C1.7 m
  4. Apr37%25°C1.8 m
  5. May29%26°C1.8 m
  6. Jun27%26°C1.8 m
  7. Jul35%26°C1.6 m
  8. Aug35%27°C1.7 m
  9. Sep49%27°C1.5 m
  10. Oct70%27°C1.4 m
  11. Nov48%27°C1.7 m
  12. 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
  • Hawaiian spiny lobsterCommonly seen
  • Giant trevallyOccasionally seen
  • BoarfishOccasionally seen
  • Gray reef sharkRarely seen
  • Garden eels (sand slopes nearby)Commonly seen
  • Moray eelsCommonly seen
  • Pyramid butterflyfishCommonly seen
  • Manta rayRarely seen
  • Humpback whale (nearby, winter)Seasonal
  • LobstersOccasionally 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

Shark Condos is a deeper Molokini site where white-tip reef sharks use cave/ledge pockets near the crater rim. It is a scuba-only advanced/deep profile, not a snorkel site. Divers should observe sharks from outside the structure and avoid penetration or harassment.

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Deep profile near recreational limits, cave/ledge temptation, current, low light, boat separation, nitrogen loading, and wildlife-disturbance rules.

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