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Oahu
Hawaii, United States7 dive sites
About This Area
Oahu blends urban energy with natural beauty, offering world-class diving at sites like Hanauma Bay and the WWII wrecks off Waikiki. Home to Honolulu, it's the most populated Hawaiian island, yet its waters host vibrant marine life and historic underwater relics.
Features
- •Protected reefs at Hanauma Bay with abundant fish
- •Sunken ships and planes for wreck diving
- •Famous North Shore waves (seasonal for diving)
- •Shallow, calm waters around Waikiki for beginners
- •Dolphin and turtle encounters common
- •Visibility typically 50-100 feet
Diving Tips
- •Water temps 75-82°F year-round
- •Shore dives easy at Hanauma; boat for wrecks
- •Summer offers calmer seas; winter surf can limit access
- •Rash guard usually enough; 3mm wetsuit in winter
- •Book early for popular sites like Hanauma Bay
- •Respect marine preserves and no-touch rules
