Kahala Barge
Kahala Barge is a captivating dive site in the United States, located in East Honolulu, Hawaii. With a maximum depth of 28 meters and impressive visibility of up to 24 meters, this advanced dive site offers a thrilling underwater experience for divers.
At 80 - 90 feet deep, divers can expect challenging conditions with the potential for strong currents that may impact the wreck. The Kahala Barge itself is characterized by its dilapidated state, and it is not recommended to venture inside due to safety concerns.
Exploring the Kahala Barge will reward divers with encounters of typical tropical marine life. The area is known for attracting schools of butterflyfish, surgeonfish, triggerfish, and wrasse. Additionally, the sandy surroundings create a habitat that presents the possibility of encountering rays and sharks.
Take the opportunity to dive into the fascinating underwater world of Kahala Barge, a must-visit dive site for advanced divers seeking adventure and excitement.
At 80 - 90 feet deep, divers can expect challenging conditions with the potential for strong currents that may impact the wreck. The Kahala Barge itself is characterized by its dilapidated state, and it is not recommended to venture inside due to safety concerns.
Exploring the Kahala Barge will reward divers with encounters of typical tropical marine life. The area is known for attracting schools of butterflyfish, surgeonfish, triggerfish, and wrasse. Additionally, the sandy surroundings create a habitat that presents the possibility of encountering rays and sharks.
Take the opportunity to dive into the fascinating underwater world of Kahala Barge, a must-visit dive site for advanced divers seeking adventure and excitement.
Diving Conditions Score for Kahala Barge
6.7
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Kahala Barge
Depth
28m
Visibility
24m
Experience Level
advanced
Weather Conditions for Kahala Barge
Wave Height
1.3m
Wind Speed
13.2 m/s
Water Temp
26.8°C
Visibility
3.06km
Cloud Cover
50%
Wave Period
12.4s
Air Temperature
24.6°C
Precipitation
0.4 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Kahala Barge
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Dive Score Chart for Kahala Barge
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.27613453815261/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.26m, Wind 13.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 6.786933333333334/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Kahala Barge: 06:00
Sunset at Kahala Barge: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Kahala Barge 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
17:00Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 1.26m (12.45s), Wind: 13.5 m/s
Safest Overall
6:00Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 1.32m (12.4s), Wind: 8.3 m/s
Best Night
18:00Score: 6.8/10
Waves: 1.26m, Wind: 16.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Kahala BargeAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Kahala Barge
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 Kahala Barge
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.2/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Kahala Barge
January
Score: 9.5
February
Score: 9.2
December
Score: 9.0
Ideal Conditions for Kahala Barge
Water Temp
25.1°C / 77.2°F
June
Visibility
14.1m / 46.3ft
January
Wave Height
1.1m / 3.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Kahala Barge
Kahala Barge shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (25.1°C) and January the coldest (19.2°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). January is usually the driest month with 0.3mm 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 19, 2026
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