Kanaka-Nui Reef

United States

Kanaka-Nui Reef

10–25 mMax Depth
boatEntry
69Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-10)

Model conditions signal71/100
Waves
2.0 m
7.5 s
Swell
0.9 m
6.9 s
Current speed
1.2 km/h
flowing toward SW
Water temperature
26.6°C
Wind
24.1 km/h
→ NE
Sea level
0.5 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Sun, Oct 18Challenging
Waves1.9–2.0 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature26.6°C
Mon, Oct 19Challenging
Waves2.0–2.1 mCurrent speed1.4 km/h maxWater temperature26.5°C
TodayChallenging
Waves1.9–2.1 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature26.4°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.5–1.9 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature26.3°C
Next 72 hours
19:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 26.6°C
01:00
Waves: 2.0 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 26.6°C
07:00
Waves: 2.1 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 26.6°C
13:00
Waves: 2.1 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 26.5°C
19:00
Waves: 2.0 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 26.4°C
01:00
Waves: 2.1 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 26.4°C
07:00
Waves: 2.0 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 26.4°C
13:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 26.5°C
19:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 26.4°C
01:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 26.3°C
07:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 26.3°C
13:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 26.4°C
Catalog depth10–25 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

Apr-Oct

Peak month

Sep 26.9°

Jan24.2°
Feb23.9°
Mar23.9°
Apr24.5°
May25.1°
Jun25.7°
Jul26.1°
Aug26.5°
Sep26.9°
Oct26.8°
Nov26.0°
Dec25.1°
Current: mild
Typical visibility: 20 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

reefsalt 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
Parrotfish
Thalassoma trilobatum
DeepLog10
Yellowstripe goatfish
Mulloidichthys flavolineatus
DeepLog7
Holothuroids
Actinopyga varians
DeepLog6
Orangespot surgeonfish
Acanthurus olivaceus
DeepLog6
Rockmover wrasse
Novaculichthys taeniourus
DeepLog6
Brassy chub
Kyphosus vaigiensis
DeepLog5
Moorish idol
Zanclus cornutus
DeepLog5
Needlefish
Platybelone platyura
DeepLog5
Saddle wrasse
Thalassoma duperrey
DeepLog5
Threadfin butterflyfish
Chaetodon auriga
DeepLog5
Carolines parrotfish
Calotomus carolinus
DeepLog4
Indo-Pacific sergeant
Abudefduf vaigiensis
DeepLog4
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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