

Best for advanced divers, 12-33m, boat entry, strong current.
Monolith is a pinnacle and reef site located 12.8 kilometres off the coast of Maui. This advanced dive site features depths ranging from 12 to 33 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres. Divers must be prepared for strong currents that sweep the structure, making it essential to time descents around slack water. Visibility is typically excellent, ranging between 30 and 45 metres. Access is strictly by boat, and divers should remain close to the entry point throughout the 45-minute dive. Due to the depth and current conditions, this site is suitable only for experienced divers capable of managing drift and depth.
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Time your dive around slack water: the currents here can shift quickly and catching the wrong phase makes the site significantly harder to work. Confirm current predictions with your boat operator before committing to a descent.
Boat access only.
Recorded at this site
Depth
12-33m
Visibility
30-45m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
24-26°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the significant depth and strong currents.
The site ranges from 12 to 33 metres in depth, with an average depth of 25 metres.
Boat access is required to reach this site, which is located 12.8 kilometres from the shore.
Water temperatures at the site range from 24C to 26C throughout the year.
The primary hazards are the deep profile, which reaches 33 metres, and the strong currents that can shift quickly.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Monolith in Lanai City. Water temperatures range from 24°C to 26°C.
The best months to visit Monolith in Lanai City are May, June, July, August, and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.