Mokuho'oniki Rock
Also known as: Elephant Rock, Mokuhooniki
Best time to dive
May to October; July to September
What you might see
- BarracudaLikely
- DolphinLikely
- Eagle rayPossible
- FrogfishLikely
- Hammerhead sharkLikely
- Manta rayPossible
- Moray eelLikely
- NudibranchLikely
- Tiger sharkLikely
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
Snorkel-friendly - Possible at calmer, shallower sub-sites (e.g. The Cove) but the main pinnacle/hammerhead area is dive-only due to current and rough crossing
Safety notes
Rough Pailolo Channel crossing/seasickness, strong currents, moving boat entries/exits, WWII-era unexploded ordnance scattered across the site (former bombing target range)
Permits & fees
None found required; site is not privately restricted
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Kaunakakai
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.