What is the maximum depth at Pawai Bay?

The maximum depth at Pawai Bay is 50 feet (15 meters), with an average depth of 27 feet.

What skill level is required to dive at Pawai Bay?

Pawai Bay is rated as beginner difficulty. This site is suitable for newly certified divers.

How do I access Pawai Bay?

Pawai Bay is a shore dive. Shore dive with easy entry from a rocky beach.

What marine life can I see at Pawai Bay?

Green sea turtles, parrotfish, surgeonfish, and octopuses.

What is the typical visibility at Pawai Bay?

Visibility at Pawai Bay typically ranges from 75 to 100 feet, depending on conditions. Check our real-time conditions for the latest visibility forecast.

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Pawai Bay

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About This Site

Pawai Bay is a sheltered shore dive site perfect for beginners. Its calm waters and abundant coral make it a favorite for spotting reef fish and turtles. However, it is part of a Hawaiian Heriate site and therefore driving there is discouraged.

Difficulty

Beginner

Max Depth

15m

Type

Shore

Typical Visibility

23m

Conditions Summary

Best time today

7PM - 9PM

GOOD

Best day in forecast

Sunday

GOOD

2026-03-22

Community-reported visibility

n/a

Warnings for today

High waves expected
Strong surge expected
Strong winds expected
High bacteria levels due to recent heavy rainfall
Rain expected - bacteria levels may increase