United States · Hawaii - Oahu, West Side

Makaha Caverns

Best time to dive

January to December; May to September; November to March

What you might see

  • Eagle rayLikely
  • Grey reef sharkLikely
  • Sea turtleLikely

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 - False

Safety notes

Underwater surge and surge-driven low visibility, sharp lava rock, sections of overhead lava-tube terrain unsuitable for the untrained, heavy boat traffic requiring dive flags, potentially strong currents near Kepuhi Point

Permits & fees

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Waianae

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