United States · Hawaii - Oahu, South Shore/Waikiki

YO-257

Also known as: YO 257

Best time to dive

January to December

What you might see

  • Eagle rayLikely
  • Grey reef sharkLikely
  • 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

Strong/unpredictable currents (especially near full moon), sharp barnacle-covered metal edges, penetration/overhead risk through cutouts, nearby Atlantis Submarine tour traffic (propeller hazard), do not enter the more structurally compromised San Pedro wreck

Permits & fees

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Waikiki, Honolulu

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