Honu Reef
Protected Area
Honolua-Mokuleia Bay Marine Life Conservation District
Why dive here
Honu Reef is a reef dive where divers can encounter blue sharks, sea turtles and sperm whales. Water ranges 25-28°C, warmest August, September, October.
Honu Reef in Hawaii is a gentle coral reef, well-suited for newer divers or those looking for a relaxed dive. You’ll find plenty of green sea turtles here, often resting on the coral heads or gliding by. It’s a good spot for underwater photography, especially for getting close-up shots of the turtles without strong currents pushing you around. Visibility is usually good, making for an easy, pleasant experience.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Honu Reef
Honu Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Honu Reef, 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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