Turtle Pinnacle - Hawaii

Kuabs, about 20 minutes from Gizo, is a proper wall dive. It’s a sloping reef, really, dropping to about 22m. We’ve found the hard corals here are genuinely impressive, with some surprising pops of colour amongst the usual reef fish. Keep an eye out for reef sharks gliding by, and we’ve even heard whispers of dugong sightings, though we haven’t been lucky enough to spot one ourselves. Visibility averages a good 30m, making it a relaxed dive for anyone comfortable with a gentle descent.

Location
Hawaii, United States, North America
Coordinates
19.981400, -155.860600
Type
reef

Marine Protected Area: Waialea Bay Marine Life Conservation District

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 Turtle Pinnacle

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 Turtle Pinnacle

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