Seaplane Wreck - Hawaii

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.

Location
Hawaii, United States, North America
Coordinates
21.480146, -158.232700
Type
wreck

Marine Protected Area: Kaena Point

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

Nearby Dive Sites in Hawaii

Nearest Dive Centres to Seaplane Wreck

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 Seaplane Wreck

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