Hanauma Bay Suggest edit

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10Max dive depth

10.0 mSite max depth

10.0–30.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

MildSurge

40 minAvg dive time

May to SeptemberBest months

24.0–28.0 °CWater (summer)

22.0–26.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Hanauma Bay is a volcanic crater with a shallow sandy bottom and a fringing coral reef, making it a unique marine embayment for snorkeling and shallow diving.

Conditions

Visibility: 10.0–30.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Mild Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 24.0–28.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 22.0–26.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Shore Suggest edit
Permits required: Yes
Entry permits are required and can be obtained at the entrance.
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Bottom types:
sand coral rock Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Use a wide-angle lens for capturing the vibrant coral and fish. Early morning or late afternoon provides the best natural light.

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