Palea Point
Protected Area
Hanauma Bay State
Why dive here
Palea Point is a dive where divers can encounter blue sharks, sea turtles and sperm whales. Water ranges 25-28°C, warmest August, September, October.
Palea Point is an intermediate dive, with depths around 20m. We often find ourselves drifting along a gentle current here, keeping an eye out for resident green sea turtles cruising by. The lava formations create some interesting swim-throughs, which are always a good photo op. It’s a solid pick for divers looking for a relaxed tour with good chances of spotting turtles.
Typical Palea Point 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 20m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Reef Pirates Hawaii
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Breeze Hawaii Diving Adventures
Waikiki Dive Center
Aaron's Dive Shop
Green Dolphin Dive Shop
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Palea Point
Palea Point Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Palea Point, 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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