Airport Beach
Off the coast of Ka'anapali, Airport Beach is a prime spot for introductory and beginner shore diving. Situated adjacent to the Westin Resort Villas, this dive site is conveniently accessible with just a 2-minute walk from the parking lot. Dive enthusiasts can explore the gently sloping sandy bottom of this location, which ranges from 8 to 25 feet deep.
Airport Beach offers abundant opportunities for encountering awe-inspiring sea turtles. Divers have the chance to interact with both the common green sea turtle and the more elusive hawksbill turtle, creating unforgettable underwater experiences.
Visibility at this site is excellent, reaching up to 17 meters, allowing divers to fully immerse themselves in the captivating underwater world. The maximum depth of this excursion is 12 meters, making it an ideal choice for beginners seeking a safe and enjoyable diving experience.
Located off Lower Honoapi‘ilani Road in Honokowai, Maui County, Hawaii, this dive site is a fantastic option for divers visiting the United States. Its proximity to popular tourist areas ensures divers can easily access this underwater paradise while exploring all that this renowned region has to offer.
Airport Beach offers abundant opportunities for encountering awe-inspiring sea turtles. Divers have the chance to interact with both the common green sea turtle and the more elusive hawksbill turtle, creating unforgettable underwater experiences.
Visibility at this site is excellent, reaching up to 17 meters, allowing divers to fully immerse themselves in the captivating underwater world. The maximum depth of this excursion is 12 meters, making it an ideal choice for beginners seeking a safe and enjoyable diving experience.
Located off Lower Honoapi‘ilani Road in Honokowai, Maui County, Hawaii, this dive site is a fantastic option for divers visiting the United States. Its proximity to popular tourist areas ensures divers can easily access this underwater paradise while exploring all that this renowned region has to offer.
Diving Conditions Score for Airport Beach
7.5
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Airport Beach
Depth
12m
Visibility
17m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Airport Beach
Wave Height
0.82m
Wind Speed
20.2 m/s
Water Temp
26.9°C
Visibility
36.32km
Cloud Cover
55%
Wave Period
11.55s
Air Temperature
28.7°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Airport Beach
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Dive Score Chart for Airport Beach
Best time to dive: 12:00 with score 8.286692877492877/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.8m, Wind 17.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 7.622259544159543/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Airport Beach: 06:00
Sunset at Airport Beach: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Airport Beach are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Best Overall
12:00Score: 8.3/10
Waves: 0.8m (11.7s), Wind: 17.1 m/s
Safest Overall
11:00Score: 8.3/10
Waves: 0.8m (11.7s), Wind: 17.3 m/s
Best Night
21:00Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.8m, Wind: 19.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Airport BeachAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Airport Beach
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Airport Beach
Winter
Avg. Score: 10.0/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Airport Beach
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Airport Beach
Water Temp
22.1°C / 71.8°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Airport Beach
Airport Beach shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (22.1°C) and December the coldest (18.1°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 21, 2026
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