Cherry Pipe
Located in the scenic Kaka‘ako Waterfront of Honolulu, Hawaii, this dive site boasts four outflow pipe moorings, with the third farthest from the shoreline. While these moorings are no longer in service, they serve as an ideal habitat for a plethora of marine critters. Divers will marvel at the abundance of shrimp species and small fish that call this pipe and the surrounding reef their home. With a maximum depth of 19m and excellent visibility of 16m, this macro diving site is accessible even to beginners. Explore the rich underwater world at this United States dive spot and uncover the hidden treasures of Kaka‘ako Waterfront.
Diving Conditions Score for Cherry Pipe
7.5
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Cherry Pipe
Depth
19m
Visibility
16m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Cherry Pipe
Wave Height
1.14m
Wind Speed
15.5 m/s
Water Temp
27°C
Visibility
50.02km
Cloud Cover
17%
Wave Period
12.05s
Air Temperature
29.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Cherry Pipe
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Dive Score Chart for Cherry Pipe
Best time to dive: 13:00 with score 8.1934/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.12m, Wind 6.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 8.124148777348777/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Cherry Pipe: 06:00
Sunset at Cherry Pipe: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Cherry Pipe 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
13:00Score: 8.2/10
Waves: 1.12m (12.5s), Wind: 6.3 m/s
Best Night
1:00Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 1.08m, Wind: 2.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Cherry PipeAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Cherry Pipe
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 Cherry Pipe
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 Cherry Pipe
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Cherry Pipe
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 Cherry Pipe
Cherry Pipe 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 22, 2026
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