Ulua Beach Park - Hawaii

Shark Point, a quick boat ride from Gizo, is exactly what it sounds like. We’ve found grey reef, blacktip, and whitetip reef sharks cruising the current, especially in the 10-20 meter range where the reef meets the drop-off into the Solomon Sea. The visibility usually holds around 20 meters, making for good viewing of the reef structure and whatever predators are passing through. While the deeper sections hint at hammerheads and silvertips, we stick to the shallower max 23m recreational limit, enjoying the consistent shark action closer to the surface. It’s a solid pick for divers keen to reliably spot some sharks without pushing the depth too much.

Location
Hawaii, United States, North America
Coordinates
20.691100, -156.444000
Type
reef

Marine Protected Area: Offshore Island

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 Ulua Beach Park

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 Ulua Beach Park

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