Makena Landing
Makena Landing in Maui, United States, offers divers access to one of the most exceptional and diverse dive sites on the island. Known as 5 caves/5 graves, turtle town, and turtle arch, this area is home to a plethora of ledges and grottos, providing a unique underwater experience.
Divers at Makena Landing can expect breathtaking encounters with a wide variety of marine life. From the tiniest nudibranchs and crabs to majestic manta rays, eagle rays, white tip reef sharks, and graceful turtles, the wildlife encounters here are truly spectacular.
With a visibility of 14 meters and a maximum depth of 10 meters, Makena Landing is an ideal dive site for beginners. Its convenient location on Makena Road, Makena, Maui County, Hawaii, 96753-9527, United States, makes it easily accessible for divers seeking an unforgettable underwater adventure.
Discover the wonders of Makena Landing, where underwater beauty and marine diversity await. Dive into an extraordinary world that will leave you captivated.
Divers at Makena Landing can expect breathtaking encounters with a wide variety of marine life. From the tiniest nudibranchs and crabs to majestic manta rays, eagle rays, white tip reef sharks, and graceful turtles, the wildlife encounters here are truly spectacular.
With a visibility of 14 meters and a maximum depth of 10 meters, Makena Landing is an ideal dive site for beginners. Its convenient location on Makena Road, Makena, Maui County, Hawaii, 96753-9527, United States, makes it easily accessible for divers seeking an unforgettable underwater adventure.
Discover the wonders of Makena Landing, where underwater beauty and marine diversity await. Dive into an extraordinary world that will leave you captivated.
Diving Conditions Score for Makena Landing
7.3
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Makena Landing
Depth
10m
Visibility
14m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Makena Landing
Wave Height
1.12m
Wind Speed
2.3 m/s
Water Temp
27.2°C
Visibility
2.96km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
10.8s
Air Temperature
23.1°C
Precipitation
2.7 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Makena Landing
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Dive Score Chart for Makena Landing
Best time to dive: 10:00 with score 8.519789193302891/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.1m, Wind 1.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 6.910952380952381/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Makena Landing: 06:00
Sunset at Makena Landing: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Makena 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
10:00Score: 8.5/10
Waves: 1.1m (10.95s), Wind: 1.9 m/s
Safest Overall
16:00Score: 8.5/10
Waves: 1.04m (11.35s), Wind: 2.3 m/s
Best Night
18:00Score: 6.9/10
Waves: 1.04m, Wind: 5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Makena LandingAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Makena 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 Makena Landing
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.9/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Makena Landing
January
Score: 9.9
February
Score: 9.9
December
Score: 9.8
Ideal Conditions for Makena Landing
Water Temp
25.4°C / 77.7°F
July
Visibility
17.1m / 56.1ft
December
Wave Height
0.6m / 2.0ft
February
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Makena Landing
Makena Landing shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (25.4°C) and January the coldest (19.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in February with average wave heights of 0.6m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in February 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). May is usually the driest month with 0.1mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during February to April, 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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