

Best for beginner divers, 6m, shore entry, mild current.
Red Hill is a reef and artificial reef site located at Molokini Crater. The site features a shallow depth range, typically around 6 to 10 metres, making it suitable for beginner divers. Dives here generally last for 60 minutes. Access is via a shore entry. Conditions vary, with mild currents and potential hazards including surf, rip currents, low visibility, entanglement, sharp coral, and sea urchins. Sharks are also noted as a potential hazard at this location. Facilities available at the site include parking, toilets, and showers.
20.65820, -156.44400
Enter the water before 1pm to avoid afternoon trade wind chop that makes beach entries challenging.
Shore entry is possible, but requires timing with small shore breaks.
Recorded at this site
Depth
6m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
25-27°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
Best Time
Mar, Apr, May
Yes, the site is suitable for beginner divers.
The depth ranges from 6 to 10 metres on average.
Red Hill is accessed via a shore entry.
Divers should be aware of surf, rip currents, low visibility, entanglement, sharp coral, sea urchins, and sharks.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Red Hill in Wailea. Water temperatures range from 25°C to 27°C.
The best months to visit Red Hill in Wailea are March, April, and May. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Red Hill in Wailea typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Red Hill in Wailea typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.