

Best for intermediate divers, 3-18m, shore entry, mild current.
Honolua Bay is a reef site in Maui, United States, offering depths between 3 and 18 metres with an average of 10 metres. Access is via the shore, and the site is suitable for intermediate divers. Visibility ranges from 5 to 30 metres, with mild currents. Marine life includes very common wrasses, Bird Wrasse, and Hawaiian Convict Surgeonfish. Divers also frequently encounter Bluefin Trevally, Redlip Parrotfish, Ornate Butterflyfish, Spotted Boxfish, and Turkey Moray. Less common sightings include the Day Octopus, Yellow-edged Moray, Great Barracuda, Zebra Moray, Whitetip Reef Shark, and the rare Spotted Eagle Ray. Hazards include boat traffic, rip currents, surf, sharp coral, and sea urchins.
21.01397, -156.63822
The water is murky close to shore, so you need to swim out for clearer views.
Head north on Highway 31 and turn left at mile marker 33. Park the car and take a short walk through a rainforest path to the entrance of the bay.
Recorded at this site
Depth
3-18m
Visibility
5-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
24-26°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
You will regularly encounter wrasses, Bird Wrasse, and Hawaiian Convict Surgeonfish. Other species include Bluefin Trevally, Redlip Parrotfish, Ornate Butterflyfish, Spotted Boxfish, and Turkey Moray, with occasional sightings of Day Octopus, moray eels, barracuda, and sharks.
The site is rated for intermediate skill levels due to potential hazards such as rip currents, surf, and variable visibility.
The depth ranges from 3 to 18 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres.
Honolua Bay is accessed via the shore.
Yes, Honolua Bay is suitable for both diving and snorkelling, with a snorkel rating of 5/5.
Diving at Honolua Bay in Lahaina requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Honolua Bay in Lahaina. Water temperatures range from 24°C to 26°C.
The best months to visit Honolua Bay in Lahaina are May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Honolua Bay in Lahaina typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Honolua Bay in Lahaina typically ranges from 5 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.