

Best for advanced divers, 3-18m, shore entry, moderate current.
Five Graves at Molokini Crater is a complex site featuring a reef, small caves, and artificial structures. Located 180 metres from the shore, this site requires an advanced skill level due to moderate currents, surge, and potential rip currents. Divers navigate depths ranging from 3 to 18 metres, with an average depth of 8 metres. The entry is from the shore, passing a local gravesite. Hazards include boat traffic, sharp coral, sea urchins, and overhead environments within the caves. Facilities available at the site include parking, toilets, showers, and a rinse station. Typical dives last approximately 60 minutes, and the site is also suitable for snorkelling.
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The Bubble Cave is a lava tube where you can surface inside a chamber to feel the air squeeze and water mist as the surge moves.
From Makena Road, park on the side of the road near the graves or at Makena Landing. Follow the trail down to the water entry or enter at the beach and follow the reef to the right.
Recorded at this site
Depth
3-18m
Visibility
12-45m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
25-26°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
60 min
There is no specific data available regarding the marine life at this site.
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the challenging shore entry, moderate currents, and overhead cave environments.
The site ranges from 3 to 18 metres in depth, with an average depth of 8 metres.
Five Graves is a shore entry site located 180 metres from the coast.
Yes, the site has a snorkel rating of 4 out of 5.
Diving at Five Graves in Kihei requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Five Graves in Kihei. Water temperatures range from 25°C to 26°C.
Divers at Five Graves in Kihei 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.
Expect moderate currents at Five Graves in Kihei. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Five Graves in Kihei typically ranges from 12 metres to 45 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.