Turtle Canyon (East)
Protected Area
Hanauma Bay Marine Life Conservation District
Why dive here
Turtle Canyon (East) 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 (East) is a perfect spot for divers just starting out, or anyone looking for a relaxed afternoon under the Hawaiian sun. At a comfortable 12 meters, it’s a gentle drift over lava fingers and sandy patches. You'll find green sea turtles here, sometimes resting in the grooves, sometimes cruising by, completely unfazed by divers. We’ve also seen white tip reef sharks tucked under ledges, and the usual suspects like butterflyfish and parrotfish picking over the reef. It’s a low-key dive, great for practicing buoyancy and just enjoying the calm.
Typical Turtle Canyon (East) 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.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Turtle Canyon (East)
Turtle Canyon (East) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Turtle Canyon (East), 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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