

Best for intermediate divers, 4-18m, shore entry, strong current.
Makapu'u Beach Park on Oahu offers a varied underwater landscape featuring reefs, walls, caves, and caverns. This shore-entry site is suited for intermediate divers due to the presence of strong currents, rip currents, and surf. Depths range from 4 to 18 metres, with an average of 12 metres. Visibility is highly variable, ranging from 3 to 30 metres. The site is accessible for night diving. Facilities available at the park include parking, toilets, showers, and a rinse station. Divers should be aware of hazards including jellyfish, sharp coral, and overhead environments within the caves and caverns.
21.31100, -157.66000
Use a towed dive flag and a compass for navigation, and consider turtle navigation by popping your head up to check your course.
Enter from Makapu'u Beach or the small beach to the right of the Makai Research Pier. A 150-meter walk from the parking lot to the beach is required.
Recorded at this site
Depth
4-18m
Visibility
3-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
24-26°C
Current
Strong
There is no specific data available regarding the marine life present at this site.
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers due to strong currents, rip currents, and surf conditions.
The depth ranges from 4 to 18 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres.
Makapu'u Beach Park is a shore-entry dive site.
While the site is used for diving, the presence of strong currents and surf makes it challenging for snorkelling.
Diving at Makapu'u Beach Park in Waimanalo requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Makapu'u Beach Park in Waimanalo. Water temperatures range from 24°C to 26°C.
Divers at Makapu'u Beach Park in Waimanalo should be aware of jellyfish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Makapu'u Beach Park in Waimanalo can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Makapu'u Beach Park in Waimanalo typically ranges from 3 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.