Ewa Pinnacles Reef
Ewa Pinnacles, located on the Hawaiian island of Oahu, offers divers a breathtaking underwater experience amidst stunning lava formations, expansive overhangs, and vibrant coral reefs. This dive site serves as an excellent cleaning station, providing ample opportunities to witness captivating reef activities.
In addition to the abundant range of typical Hawaiian reef fish species, divers can also encounter whitetip reef sharks, sea turtles, and magnificent manta rays during their underwater exploration at Ewa Pinnacles. The diverse marine life within this site makes it a truly remarkable and memorable dive.
With a visibility of 18 meters and a maximum depth of 26 meters, Ewa Pinnacles promises an immersive and rewarding diving experience for all levels of divers, including beginners, advanced enthusiasts, and experts. Located in Ewa Beach, Honolulu County, Hawaii, 96706, United States, this pristine dive spot is conveniently accessible within the United States.
Immerse yourself in the wonders of Ewa Pinnacles and discover the mesmerizing underwater world that awaits you.
In addition to the abundant range of typical Hawaiian reef fish species, divers can also encounter whitetip reef sharks, sea turtles, and magnificent manta rays during their underwater exploration at Ewa Pinnacles. The diverse marine life within this site makes it a truly remarkable and memorable dive.
With a visibility of 18 meters and a maximum depth of 26 meters, Ewa Pinnacles promises an immersive and rewarding diving experience for all levels of divers, including beginners, advanced enthusiasts, and experts. Located in Ewa Beach, Honolulu County, Hawaii, 96706, United States, this pristine dive spot is conveniently accessible within the United States.
Immerse yourself in the wonders of Ewa Pinnacles and discover the mesmerizing underwater world that awaits you.
Diving Conditions Score for Ewa Pinnacles Reef
6.6
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Ewa Pinnacles Reef
Depth
26m
Visibility
18m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Ewa Pinnacles Reef
Wave Height
1.44m
Wind Speed
25.8 m/s
Water Temp
26.8°C
Visibility
49km
Cloud Cover
24%
Wave Period
8.9s
Air Temperature
30.1°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Ewa Pinnacles Reef
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Dive Score Chart for Ewa Pinnacles Reef
Best time to dive: 12:00 with score 6.970610231023103/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.36m, Wind 15.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.483727245053273/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Ewa Pinnacles Reef: 06:00
Sunset at Ewa Pinnacles Reef: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Ewa Pinnacles Reef 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: 7.0/10
Waves: 1.36m (10.1s), Wind: 15.6 m/s
Safest Overall
14:00Score: 6.9/10
Waves: 1.34m (10.1s), Wind: 13.5 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 6.5/10
Waves: 1.36m, Wind: 20.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Ewa Pinnacles ReefAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Ewa Pinnacles Reef
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 Ewa Pinnacles Reef
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.4/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Ewa Pinnacles Reef
January
Score: 9.5
February
Score: 9.4
December
Score: 9.2
Ideal Conditions for Ewa Pinnacles Reef
Water Temp
26.1°C / 79.0°F
July
Visibility
14.5m / 47.6ft
January
Wave Height
1.1m / 3.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Ewa Pinnacles Reef
Ewa Pinnacles Reef shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (26.1°C) and January the coldest (19.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.1m 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). February 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 - Jul 7, 2026
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