United States · Hawaii - Oahu, South/West Shore

Mahi

Also known as: Mahi Wreck

Best time to dive

May to September

What you might see

  • Eagle rayPossible
  • Grey reef sharkPossible
  • NudibranchLikely
  • Sea turtleLikely

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

Certification & difficulty

Technical - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - False

Safety notes

Collapsed/deteriorated hull sections - no penetration diving allowed; entanglement risk from fishing line/nets; open-ocean location exposed to swell and surge; moderate depth requires good buoyancy control; maintain legal distance from turtles (3 m/10 ft) and any whales encountered (federally mandated 100 yd/91 m)

Permits & fees

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Waianae/Kewalo Basin

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.