

Best for beginner divers, 1-12m, shore entry, mild current.
Olowalu Beach offers an accessible shore entry from a sandy beach, leading to a sloping bottom that makes it suitable for beginners and training dives. The site features extensive coral formations at depths ranging from 1 to 12 metres, with an average depth of 6 metres. Divers experience mild currents and visibility between 15 and 36 metres. Species recorded around this area include green sea turtles, whitetip reef sharks, various moray eels, wrasses, and butterflyfish. Hazards at this location include rip currents, sharks, sharp coral, and surf. Typical dives last approximately 50 minutes.
20.80348, -156.59625
Be careful of the sandy parking lot as cars can get stuck.
On Hwy 30 at mile marker 14, approximately 11 minutes south of Lahaina. See the mile marker post on the mountain side of the road.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
Up to 12m
Visibility
15-36m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
25-26°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Yes, the site is well-suited for beginners and training dives due to its shallow sand entry and sloping bottom.
Species recorded around this area include green sea turtles, whitetip reef sharks, moray eels, wrasses, and various species of butterflyfish.
The depth ranges from 1 to 12 metres, with an average depth of 6 metres.
This is a shore dive accessed directly from the sandy beach.
Yes, the shallow depths and coral formations make this site appropriate for snorkelling.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Olowalu Beach in Lahaina. Water temperatures range from 25°C to 26°C.
Olowalu Beach in Lahaina typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Olowalu Beach in Lahaina typically ranges from 15 metres to 36 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.