5 Caves

United States

5 Caves

15–40 mMax Depth
boatEntry
5Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-10)

Model conditions signal81/100
Waves
1.1 m
9.8 s
Swell
0.8 m
11.3 s
Current speed
0.2 km/h
flowing toward E
Water temperature
27.6°C
Wind
3.8 km/h
→ SW
Sea level
0.4 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Fri, Oct 16Challenging
Waves1.1–1.5 mCurrent speed0.3 km/h maxWater temperature27.6°C
Sat, Oct 17Challenging
Waves1.3–1.5 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature27.6°C
Sun, Oct 18Challenging
Waves1.2–1.4 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature27.6°C
Mon, Oct 19Challenging
Waves1.3–1.3 mCurrent speed0.2 km/h maxWater temperature27.5°C
Next 72 hours
01:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 27.6°C
07:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 27.5°C
13:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 27.8°C
19:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 27.6°C
01:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 27.6°C
07:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 27.5°C
13:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 27.8°C
19:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 27.7°C
01:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 27.6°C
07:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 27.5°C
13:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 27.7°C
19:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 27.6°C
Catalog depth15–40 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

May-Oct

Peak month

Sep 26.9°

Jan24.7°
Feb24.3°
Mar24.3°
Apr24.6°
May25.1°
Jun25.7°
Jul26.1°
Aug26.6°
Sep26.9°
Oct26.8°
Nov26.2°
Dec25.3°
Current: moderate
Typical visibility: 30 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 5 Caves before you dive. Feeds are provided by third parties and may occasionally be offline.

1 camera

Maui Live Cam

39.9 km awayOpenStreetMap
Check is getting oldLast checked 49h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Public feedCatalogued Oct 19, 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

cavesalt Wateradvanced 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
Colobocentrotus atratus
DeepLog2
Rockskipper
Istiblennius zebra
DeepLog2
Atlantic green turtle
Chelonia mydas
DeepLog1
Black foot ‘opihi
Cellana exarata
DeepLog1
Padang frill-goby
Bathygobius coalitus
DeepLog1
Humpback whale
Megaptera novaeangliae
Nearby OBIS observations55
Porites lobata
Nearby OBIS observations18
Porites compressa
Nearby OBIS observations7
Pinktail triggerfish
Melichthys vidua
Nearby OBIS observations6
Echinometra mathaei
Nearby OBIS observations5
Hawaiian whitespotted toby
Canthigaster jactator
Nearby OBIS observations5
Montipora capitata
Nearby OBIS observations5
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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