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Sharks Cove (Pupukea)

Hawaii, United States
Open Water suggested5–20 m depthShore entry3mm wetsuit typical

Sharks Cove (Pupukea) at a glance

Sharks Cove (Pupukea) is a intermediate shore dive site in Hawaii, United States with depths of 4.6–20 m (15–66 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Hawaiian green sea turtles, moray eels, and nudibranchs. Recent reports put the water around 26°C (79°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 3h ago
2.2 mwaves — about two meters expected

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

Site hazards: Winter surf, surge, rocky entry, urchins, caves/swim-throughs, strong current, overhead entrapment risk, no lifeguards at Sharks Cove/Three Tables, and strict MLCD no-take rules.

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Dive windows this week

No dive windows in this week’s forecast — no stretch of daylight hours scored favorable or moderate for this site.

First light 15:39 · Sunrise 16:03 · Sunset 5:14

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 17 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: moray eels, reef fish, Green sea turtle
Best time: Late April/May through September/October calm North Shore windows; avoid winter and any 3-5 ft surf.

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
  • moray eelsCommonly seen
  • nudibranchsOccasionally seen
  • octopusOccasionally seen
  • reef fishCommonly seen
  • whitetip reef sharksOccasionally seen
  • Green sea turtleCommonly seen
  • Whitemouth moray eelCommonly seen
  • Day octopusOccasionally seen
  • Spotted eagle rayOccasionally seen
  • Whitetip reef sharkOccasionally seen
  • Milletseed butterflyfishCommonly seen

Fills & rentals nearby

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Site details

North Shore shore dive/snorkel site inside the Pūpūkea Marine Life Conservation District. The cove and outside reef have lava tubes, caverns, arches, and swim-throughs, with better diving outside the shallow cove. It is generally a summer-only site because winter North Shore surf makes conditions dangerous.

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Winter surf, surge, rocky entry, urchins, caves/swim-throughs, strong current, overhead entrapment risk, no lifeguards at Sharks Cove/Three Tables, and strict MLCD no-take rules.

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