Oahu Dive Sites
When scuba diving in Oahu, the choices are unlimited, from beach dives to
Hawaii shipwrecks. Hawaii diving locations are endless. With 4 different and unique scuba diving points we can
offer you the best possible scuba dive experience while vacationing on Oahu Island. Starting with the North shore of
Oahu we sometimes brave the traffic of H-1 in the summer time (June-September) to do some great beach diving and not to
mention boat dives as well. North shore is extremely seasonal so winter time is out of the question. There are thousands
of diving points in Oahu. We just documented the well known locations. If you have any special locations you think
we should review on please let us know.
South East Oahu
East and South East facing shores are very good diving and
most experts who scuba dive in Hawaii would agree this is the
drift dive point of Oahu. With China Walls and the Corsair
airplane wreck your Hawaiian scuba adventure will be complete.
Monk seals are very common around the China Walls, the popular
Oahu dive site and scuba divers sometimes actually get to mingle
with these cool mammals. Spitting caves in that same area is
also a frequented spot by monk seals and many. By far, these
Oahu diving locations are the most requested dive locations.
80-120 feet Deep Dives / Advanced Dives / Drift Diving / Cave Diving
25-60 feet Reef Dives / Refresher Dives / Beginner Diving
South Oahu
South facing shores of Oahu are very good contrary to what you may think. Just outside of
big, dirty Honolulu city the
shipwreck scuba diving and wreck dives are unreal. With the yo-257 and the Sea Tiger wreck just minutes away from Kewalo
Boat Basin harbor this seems to be a favorite part of Oahu for scuba divers. Swells are generally small throughout the
year allowing pretty much 365 days of superb scuba diving. PADI dive certifications are primarily conducted in this
area due to the location being so close to Waikiki. Kewalo Boat Basin is roughly 8 minutes to the west of Waikiki. Not
bad huh ? So doing the shipwreck and OR the Sea Tiger would definitely make your Hawaiian vacation complete...WAIT. Not
true. There is more !
80-120 feet Deep Dives / Advanced Dives / Drift Diving / Cave Diving
25-60 feet Reef Dives / Refresher dives / Beginner Diving
West Oahu
The West Facing Shore are extremely nice, allowing us to scuba dive the famous lava tubes of Oahu. Departing out of
Waianae Boat Harbor these formed thousands of years ago when Oahu was an active volcano theses "tubes" creative a unique
reef system that is incredible to scuba dive at. Located in the pristine body of water called Yokohama Bay just out of
Waianae Boat Harbor you will not be disappointed. Spinner dolphins are very common here, almost a 99% guarantee.
(O.k. 90% , I know I'll eat that one) The Mahi shipwreck, also located on the west side
is a favorite among our guests. With eagle rays circling this wreck most of the time and tons of turtles this shipwreck
is very cool. The Mahi is actually a 186 foot U.S. Navy vessel sunk in 1982 as an artificial reef in 90 feet. Also did
you know the Mahi was voted by “Rodale’s Scuba Diving” as the fourth best wreck dive in the United States. With three
decks ranging from 60 to 80 feet in depth you can be sure this will make your Hawaiian scuba dive vacation...NO WAIT.
Calling us will make your Hawaiian vacation for diving complete.
North Shore Oahu
The North Shore of Oahu is the most sought after location in terms of beauty and the quintessential true "Hawaii" feel.
About 40 minutes to the north of Honolulu City this Haleiwa laid back town called Haleiwa is the surfing capital of the
world. Outside of the scuba diving world most people do not think of Haleiwa for scuba diving. The North Shore has some
of the best diving on the island. Both boat dives and money saving beach dives are what makes the North Shore so
appealing. One catch, winter times are strictly off limits for scuba divers wanting to do beach diving due to the swells
which makes Haleiwa so famous for. Oahu Diving does dive in this area on limited occasions. Please feel free to call us
for details.
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