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| Island Name : |
Oahu |
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| Dive Zone : |
West |
| Depth : |
30 - 45 feet |
| Access : |
Boat / Shore |
| Location : |
West Shore |
| Visibility : |
50-100 feet |
| Level : |
Beginner - Intermediate |
| Sealife : |
Large school of ta'ape cluster near main entrance, octopus, several species of eels, White Tip Reef |
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| 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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| 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. |
| Diver Reviews: (Write Review) |
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| Reviewed By: AJ, Oahu on August 29,2011 (rating 4/5) |
| A long swim, apx 250 yds out. Most folks don't get that far out. If you don't it appears dead and lifeless. If you get all the way out it is beautiful with caverns, small caves and swim throughs. Once cavern is 40ft long, awesome! Turtle cleaning station on a large rock. Deepest is 45 ft. |
| Visibility: 40-50 |
Access: Shore or Boat |
Skill level: Beginner |
| Reviewed By: Rodney Price, Oahu on February 22,2010 (rating 3/5) |
| 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. |
| Visibility: 50ft |
Access: Shore |
Skill level: Beginner |
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