Fish Garden
Protected Area
Hanauma Bay State
Why dive here
Fish Garden is a reef dive where divers can encounter blue sharks, sea turtles and sperm whales. Water ranges 25-28°C, warmest August, September, October.
Fish Garden in Hawaii offers a relaxed intermediate dive down to 17m. We find it’s a good spot for spotting a range of reef fish, often schooling over the coral heads. It’s not Hawaii’s most dramatic dive, but it's reliably calm and well-suited for divers looking for easy navigation and consistent marine encounters. Expect a pleasant, straightforward dive where you can take your time observing the local residents.
Typical Fish Garden Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Fish Garden
Dive shops near Fish Garden
Reef Pirates Hawaii
Island Divers
Breeze Hawaii Diving Adventures
Waikiki Dive Center
Green Dolphin Dive Shop
Ocean Therapy Scuba
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Fish Garden
Fish Garden Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Fish Garden, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (20.73, -156.95) (9km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
27°C
81°F · Range: 26.7–28.4°C
Current Speed
11.31 cm/s
Direction: NW (315°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.035 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
35.58 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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