Koko Craters
Located just a 10-minute boat ride away from Kai Boat Marina in Oahu, United States, you'll find the incredible Koko Crater dive site. This spot offers breathtaking views of Koko Head mountain from the surface. With a maximum depth of 12 meters, it is an ideal dive site for beginners.
While Koko Crater may not be renowned for its coral formations, it is famous for the abundance of fascinating marine life, particularly turtles. Dive in and marvel at the sight of sea stars, urchins, pufferfish, and crabs alongside these graceful creatures.
Enhance your underwater exploration with excellent visibility reaching up to 18 meters at this dive site. Close to Paiko Peninsula, Kuliouou, East Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, 96825-3406, United States, Koko Crater is easily accessible.
Discover the wonders of the underwater world at Koko Crater. An unforgettable diving experience awaits beginners and enthusiasts alike.
While Koko Crater may not be renowned for its coral formations, it is famous for the abundance of fascinating marine life, particularly turtles. Dive in and marvel at the sight of sea stars, urchins, pufferfish, and crabs alongside these graceful creatures.
Enhance your underwater exploration with excellent visibility reaching up to 18 meters at this dive site. Close to Paiko Peninsula, Kuliouou, East Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, 96825-3406, United States, Koko Crater is easily accessible.
Discover the wonders of the underwater world at Koko Crater. An unforgettable diving experience awaits beginners and enthusiasts alike.
Diving Conditions Score for Koko Craters
7
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Koko Craters
Depth
12m
Visibility
18m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Koko Craters
Wave Height
1.4m
Wind Speed
17 m/s
Water Temp
26.2°C
Visibility
45.74km
Cloud Cover
29%
Wave Period
11.65s
Air Temperature
28.2°C
Precipitation
0.1 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Koko Craters
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Dive Score Chart for Koko Craters
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.200404558404558/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.36m, Wind 15.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 6.617245350500715/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Koko Craters: 06:00
Sunset at Koko Craters: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Koko Craters 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: 7.2/10
Waves: 1.36m (11.7s), Wind: 15.3 m/s
Best Night
18:00Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1.36m, Wind: 16.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Koko CratersAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Koko Craters
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 Koko Craters
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 Koko Craters
January
Score: 9.5
February
Score: 9.2
December
Score: 9.0
Ideal Conditions for Koko Craters
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 Koko Craters
Koko Craters 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 17, 2026
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