Nai a
Protected Area
Kaena Point
Why dive here
Nai a is a reef dive where divers can encounter blue sharks, sea turtles and sperm whales. Water ranges 25-28°C, warmest August, September, October.
Nai’a, off Hawaii, is a good spot for spotting spinner dolphins, which frequent these waters. It’s a drift dive, often with a moderate current, making it suitable for divers comfortable with moving water. Look out for turtles cruising past and the occasional reef shark in the deeper sections. It’s a solid choice for a multi-species encounter.
Typical Nai a Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Underwater Oahu, LLC
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Dive Oahu - Navy Exchange
The Hawaiian Dive Company
Hawaiian Diving Adventures
Trident Adventures
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Nai a
Nai a Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Nai a, 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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