Tunnels Beach Suggest edit

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IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

10.0–30.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

ModerateSurge

50 minAvg dive time

May to SeptemberBest months

24.0–27.0 °CWater (summer)

22.0–25.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Tunnels Beach is renowned for its stunning underwater landscapes and vibrant marine life, making it a popular dive site in Kauai, Hawaii. The site features a series of underwater tunnels and caverns formed by ancient lava flows, providing divers with unique exploration opportunities.

Diving at Tunnels Beach offers a mix of shallow reefs and deeper channels. Divers can encounter a variety of marine species, including colorful reef fish, sea turtles, and occasionally, larger pelagic species. The underwater topography is diverse, with coral gardens and rocky formations.

Conditions

Visibility: 10.0–30.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Moderate Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 24.0–27.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 22.0–25.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Shore Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
sand coral rock Suggest edit

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Best lighting during midday, explore tunnels for unique shots

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