Hanauma Bay

United States

Hanauma Bay

2–4 mMax Depth
shoreEntry
65Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-10)

Model conditions signal71/100
Waves
1.8 m
6.8 s
Swell
0.7 m
9.3 s
Current speed
1.9 km/h
flowing toward W
Water temperature
26.5°C
Wind
28.6 km/h
→ NE
Sea level
0.4 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellCalm
Current speedWatch

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Challenging
Waves1.7–1.8 mCurrent speed1.9 km/h maxWater temperature26.5°C
Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves1.6–1.8 mCurrent speed1.9 km/h maxWater temperature26.4°C
TodayChallenging
Waves1.3–1.6 mCurrent speed1.8 km/h maxWater temperature26.3°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.1–1.3 mCurrent speed2.2 km/h maxWater temperature26.5°C
Next 72 hours
19:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 1.9 km/h
Water temperature: 26.5°C
01:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 26.4°C
07:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 26.4°C
13:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 26.4°C
19:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 26.3°C
01:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 26.3°C
07:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 26.3°C
13:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 1.8 km/h
Water temperature: 26.4°C
19:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 26.3°C
01:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 26.3°C
07:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 26.3°C
13:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 2.0 km/h
Water temperature: 26.8°C
Catalog depth2–4 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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Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

May-Sep

Peak month

Sep 26.8°

Jan24.4°
Feb24.0°
Mar24.0°
Apr24.4°
May25.0°
Jun25.7°
Jul26.0°
Aug26.5°
Sep26.8°
Oct26.7°
Nov26.0°
Dec25.1°
Current: moderate
Typical visibility: 7.5 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.

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Dive Types

reefshoresalt Waterbeginner 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
Ember parrotfish
Scarus rubroviolaceus
DeepLog11
Parrotfish
Thalassoma trilobatum
DeepLog7
Ringtailed surgeonfish
Acanthurus xanthopterus
DeepLog6
Bird wrasse
Gomphosus varius
DeepLog5
Blackspot sergeant
Abudefduf sordidus
DeepLog5
Ringtail surgeonfish
Acanthurus blochii
DeepLog5
Sea cucumber
Holothuria atra
DeepLog5
Threadfin butterflyfish
Chaetodon auriga
DeepLog5
Finger coral
Porites evermanni
DeepLog4
Orangespine unicornfish
Naso lituratus
DeepLog4
White-banded triggerfish
Rhinecanthus aculeatus
DeepLog4
White-spotted puffer
Canthigaster jactator
DeepLog4
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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