Nashua Navy Tug (Wreck)
Protected Area
Waikiki Marine Life Conservation District
Why dive here
Nashua Navy Tug (Wreck) is a wreck dive where divers can encounter blue sharks, sea turtles and sperm whales. Water ranges 25-28°C, warmest August, September, October.
The Nashua, a former Navy tug, sits upright on the sand at 21 metres, an ideal depth for less experienced wreck divers. We love how accessible this wreck is, letting you explore without feeling rushed or overwhelmed by depth. Her main deck is easy to penetrate, offering swim-throughs into the engine room and crew quarters where natural light still spills in. Look for the resident schooling snapper inside the wheelhouse and eels tucked into the crevices of the hull. It’s a great spot to practice buoyancy and get a real feel for navigating an artificial reef. Our favourite time to visit is mid-morning, just as the sun gets high enough to really illuminate the deck.
Typical Nashua Navy Tug (Wreck) Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 21m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Nashua Navy Tug (Wreck)
Dive shops near Nashua Navy Tug (Wreck)
The Hawaiian Dive Company
Affinity Freediving
Hawaiian Diving Adventures
Trident Adventures
Dive Oahu - Navy Exchange
Honolulu Scuba Company
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Nashua Navy Tug (Wreck)
Nashua Navy Tug (Wreck) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Nashua Navy Tug (Wreck), 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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