Seaplane Wreck
Protected Area
Kaena Point
Why dive here
Seaplane 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.
Dropping onto the Seaplane Wreck, you're greeted by the skeletal remains of a WWII era Corsair fighter, pretty well broken up but still recognisable. It’s sitting in about 30 meters of water, so we’d call this one for advanced divers comfortable with depth. Schools of yellow tang and goatfish often cruise over the fuselage, and we’ve spotted moray eels peeking from the engine block. The surrounding sand offers good chances of finding garden eels swaying in the current, adding another layer to the dive. It’s a solid wreck dive, nothing too dramatic, but consistently interesting.
Typical Seaplane Wreck Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
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 Seaplane Wreck
Dive shops near Seaplane Wreck
Underwater Oahu, LLC
Hawaii Eco Divers
Affinity Freediving
Dive Oahu - Navy Exchange
The Hawaiian Dive Company
Hawaiian Diving Adventures
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Seaplane Wreck
Seaplane Wreck Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Seaplane 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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