

Electric Beach is a shore-entry reef dive located in Oahu. The site features shallow reef topography, providing a forgiving environment for practising buoyancy and observation skills. Water temperatures remain between 24 and 27 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Divers and snorkellers frequently encounter Pacific Orange-spine Unicornfish, Redlip Parrotfish, wrasses, and Hawaiian Convict Surgeonfish. Other species recorded here include the Pacific Sailfin Tang, Fourspot Butterflyfish, Lagoon Triggerfish, Bird Wrasse, Palenose Parrotfish, and Bluefin Trevally. Rarer sightings include the Day Octopus, Achilles Tang, Yellow-edged Moray, and Turkey Moray. Visibility and currents vary considerably, so check local conditions before entering the water. Facilities are not guaranteed, so arrive prepared with all necessary equipment.
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The site features a warm water outflow from the power plant that attracts large schools of fish.
Meet at Kahe Point Beach Park. Enter the water and perform a surface swim to the reef.
Recorded at this site
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
24-27°C
Common sightings include Pacific Orange-spine Unicornfish, Redlip Parrotfish, wrasses, and Hawaiian Convict Surgeonfish. You may also encounter Pacific Sailfin Tang, Fourspot Butterflyfish, Lagoon Triggerfish, Bird Wrasse, Palenose Parrotfish, and Bluefin Trevally. Rarer species recorded include Day Octopus, Achilles Tang, Yellow-edged Moray, and Turkey Moray.
Yes, the calm, shallow conditions make this a suitable site for beginners to practise buoyancy and observation skills.
Yes, the shallow reef environment is accessible for both diving and snorkelling.
This is a shore-entry dive site.
Water temperatures range from 24 to 27 degrees Celsius. Visibility and currents can vary considerably, so check conditions locally before heading out.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Electric Beach in Honolulu. Water temperatures range from 24°C to 27°C.
Divers at Electric Beach in Honolulu should be aware of sharks. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.