Turtle Canyon
Protected Area
Waikiki Marine Life Conservation District
Why dive here
Turtle Canyon is a dive where divers can encounter blue sharks, sea turtles and sperm whales. Water ranges 25-28°C, warmest August, September, October.
Turtle Canyon, just off Waikiki, is a straightforward, shallow dive, perfect for beginners or those wanting a relaxed second dive. The main draw here is the cleaning station, where green sea turtles queue up to have smaller fish nibble away parasites. You'll often find a dozen or more turtles resting on the reef, unfazed by divers. It’s a reliable spot to see Hawaii’s iconic marine reptile without much effort.
Typical Turtle Canyon Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Turtle Canyon
Dive shops near Turtle Canyon
Ocean Therapy Scuba
Green Dolphin Dive Shop
Waikiki Dive Center
Aloha Scuba Diving Company
Breeze Hawaii Diving Adventures
Honolulu Scuba Company
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Turtle Canyon
Turtle Canyon Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Turtle Canyon, 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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