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Dive Site: Electric
Beach
Depth: 10 - 30ft
Location: West Shore
Visibility: 40 - 60ft
Level: Beginner
Sea
Life: spotted moray eels, turtles, spinner dolphins, Moorish idols,
coral |
| This is a great shore dive
and it got the name "Electric Beach" from the electric plant
that is located across the street. Entry and exit is by a sand/rock
path near the showers and restrooms to the beach. To the right of
the entry/exit "channel" is a fenced wall that contains
the water supply for the electrical plant. To the left are rock ledges
and cliffs. Be careful of the protruding rock formations inside the
channel. The based of this dive site is mostly sand and large coral
heads close to shore and rock and coral reefs further out. In approximately
30-40 feet of water you will find the huge submerged exhaust water
tubes for the electrical plant. The turbulent water action these tubes
make is clearly visibly from the surface and shoreline. A note of
caution, these tubes put out tremendous amount of rapid flowing heated
water, be very careful. A diver could easily be shot to the surface
at an alarming rate. Do not attempt to go in front of the tubes unless
you are with someone who is familiar with the area. Other then that,
the back portion of the tube is perfectly safe to explore. It is covered
with a large abundance of coral growth and inhabited by many species
of tropical fish. To the left of the tubes, you will find large covered
areas of coral, small caves and over hangings. Eel's of all different
types often make their homes in the holes "puka's" that
carpet the coral. The downside to Electric Beach is the problem with
theft. It is strongly recommended that you bring along a beach watch
or make sure you do not leave any valuables in your vehicle. Even
in paradise we have our problems, but don't let this spoil a great
day of diving! |
Diver Reviews:
Review
this dive site. |
| Reviewed
By; Rodney Price, Oahu on July 15, 2004 (rating 5) |
| Best easy dive
site on Oahu, IMHO. Lots of fish and marine life, nice facilities,
etc... Don't leave anything worth owning in your car! Also, I've never
been over 28' at this site. (All the time) |
| Visibility: 40-80ft |
Access: Shore |
Skill level: Beginner |
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| Reviewed
By; Micah Hebert, Oahu on Sept 12, 2006 (rating 5) |
This is, without
a doubt, THE shore dive to check out on O'ahu.
With abundant fish and coral, along with almost garaunteed turtle
sightings, I
would highly suggest it to anyone willing to treck the quarter mile
it takes to
reach the pipe's end. Also, relativley common dolphin, moray eel and
manta ray
sightings. The maximum depth is 35 feet, and should be well within
a strong
swimmer's comfort level. |
| Visibility: 40-80ft |
Access: Shore |
Skill level: Beginner |
| Water Temperature:
70/75 F, 21/24 C from November to April
75/80 F, 24/27 C from May to October |
