Kaloa Landing
Welcome to Koloa Landing, a premier dive site nestled in Hanaka’ape Bay, Kauai, Hawaii, United States. This incredible location is a highly sought-after destination, particularly renowned for scuba instruction. With its easy entry point and a myriad of captivating sights to explore both to the left and right of the landing, it's no wonder that divers of all levels flock here.
Prepare to be mesmerized by the abundance of vibrant Hawaiian reef fish, lively schools of fish, graceful turtles, and the occasional majestic eagle ray. With a visibility of 13 meters and a maximum depth of 13 meters, Koloa Landing offers an ideal setting for beginners to embark on their underwater adventures.
Located in the picturesque vicinity of Hoonani Road, Poipu, Kauaʻi County, Hawaii, 96756, United States, Koloa Landing is an accessible and unforgettable dive experience.
Discover the wonders that await you at Koloa Landing – a diver's paradise in the heart of Hanaka’ape Bay.
Prepare to be mesmerized by the abundance of vibrant Hawaiian reef fish, lively schools of fish, graceful turtles, and the occasional majestic eagle ray. With a visibility of 13 meters and a maximum depth of 13 meters, Koloa Landing offers an ideal setting for beginners to embark on their underwater adventures.
Located in the picturesque vicinity of Hoonani Road, Poipu, Kauaʻi County, Hawaii, 96756, United States, Koloa Landing is an accessible and unforgettable dive experience.
Discover the wonders that await you at Koloa Landing – a diver's paradise in the heart of Hanaka’ape Bay.
Diving Conditions Score for Kaloa Landing
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 Kaloa Landing
Depth
13m
Visibility
13m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Kaloa Landing
Wave Height
1.24m
Wind Speed
13.6 m/s
Water Temp
25.9°C
Visibility
11.12km
Cloud Cover
34%
Wave Period
12s
Air Temperature
23.1°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Kaloa Landing
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Dive Score Chart for Kaloa Landing
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 6.781936237897648/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.24m, Wind 13 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 6.941999999999999/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Kaloa Landing: 06:00
Sunset at Kaloa Landing: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Kaloa Landing 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
4:00Score: 6.9/10
Waves: 1.2m (12.5s), Wind: 8.4 m/s
Safest Overall
17:00Score: 6.8/10
Waves: 1.24m (12.05s), Wind: 13 m/s
Best Day
17:00Score: 6.8/10
Waves: 1.24m, Wind: 13 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Kaloa LandingAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Kaloa Landing
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 Kaloa Landing
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.3/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Kaloa Landing
January
Score: 9.5
February
Score: 9.3
December
Score: 9.0
Ideal Conditions for Kaloa Landing
Water Temp
24.6°C / 76.3°F
June
Visibility
14.7m / 48.2ft
January
Wave Height
1.0m / 3.3ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Kaloa Landing
Kaloa Landing shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (24.6°C) and January the coldest (18.3°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.0m 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 0.2mm 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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