

Best for intermediate divers, 3-12m, shore entry, mild current.
Makena Landing South is a shore-entry dive site featuring a combination of reef, cave, and artificial reef structures. Located 183 metres from the shore, the site offers depths ranging from 3 to 12 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres. Divers should expect mild currents and visibility between 15 and 18 metres. The area is suitable for intermediate divers, with typical dives lasting 45 minutes. Hazards at this location include boat traffic, overhead environments, rip currents, sea urchins, sharp coral, and surf. Facilities available at the site include parking, toilets, and showers.
20.63370, -156.47100
To avoid the heaviest crowds and strong winds that typically pick up by 11am, get in the water early in the morning.
Enter the water at the sand boat ramp at Makena Landing and surface swim for about 200 yards to reach the dive site.
Recorded at this site
Depth
3-12m
Visibility
15-18m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
25-27°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
The site has a depth range of 3 to 12 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres.
No, this site is classified as suitable for intermediate divers.
Access to the site is via a shore entry.
Divers should be aware of boat traffic, overhead environments, rip currents, sea urchins, sharp coral, and surf.
Yes, the site provides parking, toilets, and showers for visitors.
Diving at Makena Landing (South) in Wailea-Makena requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Makena Landing (South) in Wailea-Makena. Water temperatures range from 25°C to 27°C.
Makena Landing (South) in Wailea-Makena typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Makena Landing (South) in Wailea-Makena typically ranges from 15 metres to 18 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.