

Best for beginner divers, 1-7m, shore entry, mild current.
Kahekili Beach Park is a shallow reef site in Maui, offering depths between 1 and 7 metres. This shore entry is suitable for beginners, though divers must navigate surf and a shore break over sharp coral and rocks. Visibility is highly variable, ranging from 5 to 45 metres. Marine life frequently encountered includes wrasses, Moorish idols, yellow tangs, Pacific orange-spine unicornfish, Pacific trumpetfish, bluespine unicornfish, and wedgetail triggerfish. Rarer sightings include spotted eagle rays, turkey morays, yellow-edged morays, tiger reef eels, day octopuses, and leaf scorpionfish. Water temperatures remain between 25 and 27 degrees Celsius. Divers should monitor for surge and rip currents before entry.
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The shore entry involves surf and a shore break over sharp coral and rocks, so booties and reef gloves will protect your hands and feet during entry and exit. Check for surge and swell before you get in, as conditions can shift quickly and catch beginners off guard.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 7m
Visibility
5-45m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
25-27°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Divers regularly encounter wrasses, Moorish idols, yellow tangs, Pacific orange-spine unicornfish, Pacific trumpetfish, bluespine unicornfish, and wedgetail triggerfish. Rarer species include spotted eagle rays, turkey morays, yellow-edged morays, tiger reef eels, day octopuses, and leaf scorpionfish.
Yes, the shallow reef depth of 1 to 7 metres makes it accessible for beginners, though they should be cautious of surf, surge, and rip currents during entry.
The reef depth typically ranges from 1 to 7 metres.
This is a shore dive. Entry involves navigating surf and a shore break over sharp coral and rocks.
Yes, the shallow reef depth of 1 to 7 metres is suitable for snorkelling, provided conditions are calm.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Kahekili Beach Park in Maui. Water temperatures range from 25°C to 27°C.
Kahekili Beach Park in Maui typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Kahekili Beach Park in Maui typically ranges from 5 metres to 45 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.