Fish Rain

Best time to dive

January to December; May to October; November to April

What you might see

• DolphinLikely
• Eagle rayLikely
• Grey reef sharkPossible
• Hammerhead sharkLikely
• Manta rayLikely
• Moray eelLikely
• Tiger sharkPossible
• Whale sharkPossible

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - No - open-channel drift/boat dive with strong current and deep-water boat pickups; not offered as a snorkel site

Safety notes

Pailolo Channel is one of the roughest/windiest channels in Hawaii (frequent 6-10ft seas); no fixed moorings so boats maneuver continuously during entry/exit; strong/unpredictable current; remoteness means longer emergency response times; Hawaiian monk seals are a federally and state protected endangered species - divers must not approach, chase, or touch them

Permits & fees

No specific dive permit; standard Hawaii DAR/DLNR marine life protections apply (no touching/harassing monk seals or sharks); no landing issues since this is open-water/boat diving

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Kaunakakai