YO-257 Suggest edit

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30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

15.0–30.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

ModerateSurge

45 minAvg dive time

May to SeptemberBest months

24.0–28.0 °CWater (summer)

22.0–26.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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The YO-257 is a 53-meter former Navy yard oiler sunk off Waikiki in 1989 as an artificial reef, now a popular wreck dive accessible by boat.

Conditions

Visibility: 15.0–30.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Moderate Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 24.0–28.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 22.0–26.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
sand coral wreck Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Wide-angle lens recommended for capturing the wreck and marine life.

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