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Makaha
Caverns
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Dive
Site: Makaha Caverns
Depth: 30 - 45 feet
Location: West Shore
Visibility: 50-100 feet
Level: Beginner - Intermediate
Sea Life: Large school of ta'ape cluster near main entrance,
octopus, several species of eels, White Tip Reef Sharks, five resident
Green Sea Turtles, transiting dolphins, occasional manta rays |
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This
is one of Oahu's most popular dive site and is a superb shallow
water dive located 100 yards of Kepuhi Point. The V-Shaped verging
of two open-ended lava tubes forms Makaha Caverns. The topography
is very flat, giving the spacious room a more geometric, man-made
look. Outside the cavern, the site spreads over a large area. Working
seaward, the coral thins out - but the pockets are home to octopus,
and several species of eels. The site also has five resident turtles
and this adds to the already abundant photographic opportunities.
These are, in turn, accentuated by transiting dolphins and an occasional
manta ray. This dive site is a great spot for a night dive and the
look of this site changes dramatically with artificial light.
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Diver
Reviews:
Review
this dive site. |
| Reviewed
By; Rodney Price, Oahu on July 15, 2004 (rating 3) |
| So-so
dive site with lots of rubble and not much color. Worth doing only
if you are burnt out on E-beach and want to do something different...
If you are going to drive that far from the city, then go to the North
Shore instead. (dived on June 11,2004) |
| Visibility:
50ft |
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 |
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