Molokini Back Wall offers a dramatic vertical drop-off into deep blue water along the outer edge of the crescent-shaped volcanic crater. This advanced drift dive features exceptional visibility and encounters with pelagic species not commonly seen at other Hawaiian dive sites.
Difficulty
Advanced
Max Depth
300 ft
Type
Boat
Typical Visibility
150 ft
Conditions Summary
Best time today
4PM - 10PM
GREAT
Best day in forecast
Tomorrow
GREAT
2026-01-23
Community-reported visibility
n/a
Warnings for today
Strong winds expected today
South-facing vertical wall fully exposed to south through east swells and currents. No open sea protection; drift diving is standard. Deep blue abyss can be vertiginous; monitor depth gauge closely.
