Kahekili Beach Park - Hawaii

We love a good wreck, and the Memories wreck, despite its shallow depth, delivers character. This isn't a deep, dramatic hulk for technical divers, but a cozy fishing vessel – about 25 metres long – that’s become a nursery for an incredible amount of juvenile fish. Dropping down, you’ll find yourself in just 13 metres of water, often with visibility hovering around four metres, which, we think, just adds to the atmospheric charm. It’s too small to penetrate properly, but poke your head into the cabin and you’ll still make out the captain’s chair, often surrounded by a swirling cloud of juvenile spot-tail, Latin, and Cortez grunts. We’ve spent whole dives just watching them flicker in and out of the shadows. Keep an eye on the hull for nudibranchs – the red-tipped sea goddess is a regular – and we’ve often spotted a well-camouflaged speckled scorpionfish or two resting on the metal. It’s a gentle dive, perfect for photographers wanting to capture macro life and swarming fish, or anyone who enjoys a relaxed exploration of a wreck turned artificial reef.

Location
Hawaii, United States, North America
Coordinates
20.938300, -156.693600
Type
wreck

Marine Protected Area: Honolua-Mokuleia Bay Marine Life Conservation District

Best Time to Dive in Hawaii

The warmest water temperatures in Hawaii occur in September, averaging 29.0°C. The coolest conditions are in March at 25.6°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 26.2°C
  • February: 25.7°C
  • March: 25.6°C
  • April: 26.0°C
  • May: 26.8°C
  • June: 27.6°C
  • July: 27.9°C
  • August: 28.5°C
  • September: 29.0°C
  • October: 28.6°C
  • November: 27.9°C
  • December: 27.2°C

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Marine Life in Hawaii

Home to 23 recorded species including 17 reef fish, 3 other, 2 sharks & rays, 1 whales & dolphins.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Kahekili Beach Park

Based on average water temperature of 27.2°C, currents 9 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 27°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories