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Three Tables

Hawaii - Oahu, United StatesDirections
2–14 m (5–46 ft) depthShore entry3mm wetsuit typical

Three Tables at a glance

Three Tables is a shore dive site in Hawaii - Oahu, United States with depths of 1.5–14 m (5–46 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see urchins, Octopus, and Hawaiian green sea turtle. Recent reports put the water around 27°C (80°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

No window today· next: tomorrow 7:00–13:00 · moderate

Forecast for this hour · 13:00 · run 17 h ago
1.8 m (5.9 ft)waves — about two meters expected (waves — about six feet expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 27°C · seasonal avg 27°C ( · Forecast 80°F · seasonal avg 81°F)

Site hazards: Winter North Shore surf, reef/rock contact, surge, shallow coral, no-take MLCD rules, variable visibility, and no lifeguard immediately at Three Tables.

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Dive windows this week

Lightest wind: Fri
SunNo window

1.8 m waves · 7 kn wind (5.9 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

Mon7:00–13:00 moderate

1.7 m waves · 6 kn wind (5.7 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

Tue7:00–13:00 moderate

1.9 m waves · 6 kn wind (6.1 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

WedNo window

1.9 m waves · 7 kn wind (6.1 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

Thu7:00–18:00 moderate

1.5 m waves · 6 kn wind (5.0 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

Fri7:00–11:00 favorable, 11:00–17:00 moderate, 17:00–18:00 favorable

1.5 m waves · 4 kn wind (4.9 ft waves · 4 kn wind)

SatNot in the forecast yet

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

Every forecast dive window each day, site-local time, from wave and wind forecasts. Numbers under each bar are daylight averages.

First light 6:09 · Sunrise 6:32 · Sunset 17:59 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 15 km from site · updated 24 Oct, 19:27 GMT-10

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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Forecast · NOAA tide model

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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.

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What Divers Say

Known for: urchins, Reef fish
Best time: May through September/October calm North Shore windows; avoid winter and any rough-water day.

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. January, 16% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 25°C (78°F), waves have typically been 2.2 m (7.3 ft), wind has typically been 9 knots
  2. February, 40% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 25°C (76°F), waves have typically been 1.8 m (5.9 ft), wind has typically been 11 knots
  3. March, 66% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 25°C (77°F), waves have typically been 1.6 m (5.2 ft), wind has typically been 11 knots
  4. April, 77% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 25°C (77°F), waves have typically been 1.5 m (4.8 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots
  5. May, 89% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 26°C (78°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.2 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots
  6. June, 99% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 26°C (80°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.7 ft), wind has typically been 11 knots
  7. July, 99% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (80°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.5 ft), wind has typically been 11 knots, historically most favorable
  8. August, 92% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (3.8 ft), wind has typically been 11 knots
  9. September, 99% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (3.9 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots
  10. October, 78% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 1.4 m (4.7 ft), wind has typically been 9 knots
  11. November, 57% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (80°F), waves have typically been 1.7 m (5.4 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots
  12. December, 30% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 26°C (79°F), waves have typically been 2.0 m (6.5 ft), wind has typically been 9 knots

July has typically 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 recorded at this site, by month

Recorded observations — evidence of past sightings, not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

Rough labels: “Commonly seen” usually means two or more recorded sightings near this site in public dive logs (GBIF), “Occasionally seen” one; “Seasonal” and “Rarely seen” come from dive-guide research. Not a measured rate.

  • Moorish Idol recorded here Jun, Sep (6 records)

    Zanclus cornutusmost recent 2014

  • Canthigaster jactator recorded here Sep (5 records)

    most recent 2013

  • Thalassoma duperrey recorded here Sep (5 records)

    most recent 2013

  • Wedgetail Triggerfish recorded here Jun, Sep (5 records)

    Rhinecanthus rectangulusmost recent 2014

  • Abudefduf abdominalis recorded here Sep (4 records)

    most recent 2013

  • Green Turtle recorded here Sep (4 records)

    Chelonia mydasmost recent 2013

  • Picasso fish recorded here Jun, Sep (4 records)

    Rhinecanthus aculeatusmost recent 2014

  • Pennant Coral Fish recorded here Sep (3 records)

    Heniochus acuminatusmost recent 2013

Newest record here: 2014. Counts are occurrence records near this site from public biodiversity datasets (GBIF), grouped by calendar month across all sampled years. Sightings vary — past records are context, not a prediction.

Fills & rentals nearby

No dive shops mapped within 25 km (16 mi). Know one? Add it to the map.

Data updated July 2026

Site details

Three Tables is the southern Pūpūkea Beach Park/MLCD reef site, named for flat reef tables visible at low tide. It offers shallow snorkeling around the tables and better scuba farther out around 30-45 ft with ledges, arches, lava tubes, and reef life. Like Sharks Cove, it is a calm-season North Shore site only.

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Winter North Shore surf, reef/rock contact, surge, shallow coral, no-take MLCD rules, variable visibility, and no lifeguard immediately at Three Tables.

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