First Cathedrals

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First Cathedrals

12–6 mMax Depth
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22Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-10)

Model conditions signal81/100
Waves
1.1 m
10.0 s
Swell
0.7 m
9.3 s
Current speed
0.6 km/h
flowing toward N
Water temperature
27.7°C
Wind
6.0 km/h
→ E
Sea level
0.7 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Sat, Oct 17Challenging
Waves1.1–1.1 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature27.7°C
Sun, Oct 18Challenging
Waves1.0–1.2 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature27.7°C
TodayChallenging
Waves1.0–1.1 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature27.7°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.0–1.1 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature27.5°C
Next 72 hours
12:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 27.7°C
18:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 27.7°C
00:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 27.6°C
06:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 27.5°C
12:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 27.9°C
18:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 27.8°C
00:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 27.6°C
06:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 27.5°C
12:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 27.8°C
18:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 27.8°C
00:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 27.6°C
06:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 27.4°C
Catalog depth12–6 m
Data sources & field guideOpen-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs

Planning context, not a safety guarantee. Coastal model accuracy is limited. Confirm the actual briefing, entry, exit, and suitability with a local operator.

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Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Apr-Oct

Peak month

Sep 27.0°

Jan24.7°
Feb24.4°
Mar24.4°
Apr24.7°
May25.3°
Jun25.8°
Jul26.3°
Aug26.7°
Sep27.0°
Oct27.0°
Nov26.3°
Dec25.4°
Current: mild
Typical visibility: 25 m

Historical planning data from the recorded site profile. Water temperature and conditions can vary by day, depth, and weather; confirm current conditions with a local operator.

Nearby live cameras

Check the water around First Cathedrals before you dive. Feeds are provided by third parties and may occasionally be offline.

1 camera

Maui Live Cam

29 km awayOpenStreetMap
Check is getting oldLast checked 293h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Public feedCatalogued Oct 5, 2026

Live availability is controlled by each camera provider. Use the feed as a quick surface check and confirm current conditions with a local dive operator.

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Dive Types

CavernOceancaveSalt Waterintermediate Difficulty

Questions to ask a local operator

  • What are today's current, visibility, entry, and exit conditions?
  • Does the planned route stay within my certification and recent experience?
  • Are there local permits, conservation rules, or equipment requirements?

Common Species

12 km · nearby observations
Ornamental wrasse
Halichoeres ornatissimus
DeepLog2
African coris
Coris gaimard
DeepLog1
Arc-eye hawkfish
Paracirrhites arcatus
DeepLog1
Blackspot sergeant
Abudefduf sordidus
DeepLog1
Cushion seastar
Culcita novaeguineae
DeepLog1
Elegant wrasse
Coris venusta
DeepLog1
Guineafowl puffer
Arothron meleagris
DeepLog1
Holothuroids
Actinopyga varians
DeepLog1
Indo-Pacific sergeant
Abudefduf vaigiensis
DeepLog1
Nudibranch
Phyllidia varicosa
DeepLog1
Ocellated eagle ray
Aetobatus ocellatus
DeepLog1
Orangespine unicornfish
Naso lituratus
DeepLog1
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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Photos

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