Kewalo Pipe
This dive site is best accessed by boat due to the high traffic of boat and ocean sports in the area, ensuring safety. Despite its initial desolate appearance, this dive spot holds a hidden treasure of various marine critters that call the old waterline pipe their home.
Divers can expect encounters with an array of captivating creatures, including large and small moray eel species, crabs, turtles, and vibrant Hawaiian reef fish. On lucky occasions, the underwater serenade of whales can even be heard in this area.
Location: Koula Street, Kakaako Waterfront, Kaka‘ako, Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States.
Please note that this dive offers a visibility of 15 meters and reaches a maximum depth of 17 meters. It is well-suited for beginner divers seeking an exciting underwater adventure.
Divers can expect encounters with an array of captivating creatures, including large and small moray eel species, crabs, turtles, and vibrant Hawaiian reef fish. On lucky occasions, the underwater serenade of whales can even be heard in this area.
Location: Koula Street, Kakaako Waterfront, Kaka‘ako, Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States.
Please note that this dive offers a visibility of 15 meters and reaches a maximum depth of 17 meters. It is well-suited for beginner divers seeking an exciting underwater adventure.
Diving Conditions Score for Kewalo Pipe
7.6
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Kewalo Pipe
Depth
17m
Visibility
15m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Kewalo Pipe
Wave Height
1.14m
Wind Speed
10 m/s
Water Temp
27°C
Visibility
15km
Cloud Cover
57.5%
Wave Period
11.85s
Air Temperature
20°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Kewalo Pipe
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Dive Score Chart for Kewalo Pipe
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.456666666666666/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.14m, Wind 10 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.956666666666666/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Kewalo Pipe: 06:00
Sunset at Kewalo Pipe: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Kewalo 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
6:00Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 1.14m (8s), Wind: 10 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 1.14m, Wind: 10 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Kewalo PipeAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Kewalo 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 Kewalo 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 Kewalo Pipe
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Kewalo 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 Kewalo Pipe
Kewalo 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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