Maui
Discover the extraordinary diving opportunities in Maui County, United States. With its calm waters, the north and western sides of Maui offer ideal conditions for diving, while neighboring islands Lanai and Molokai also boast pristine dive sites. From vibrant reefs teeming with turtles and reef fish to remarkable encounters with manta and eagle rays, eels, and even sharks, Maui has it all for divers of all levels, whether beginner or advanced. Immerse yourself in a captivating underwater world with visibility of 19m and a maximum depth of 15m. Located along Haleakala Highway, Maui County, Hawaii, 96768, United States, this dive site guarantees an unforgettable experience.
Diving Conditions Score for Maui
7
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Maui
Depth
15m
Visibility
19m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Maui
Wave Height
0.92m
Wind Speed
18.1 m/s
Water Temp
27°C
Visibility
2.22km
Cloud Cover
98%
Wave Period
12.35s
Air Temperature
24.1°C
Precipitation
1.5 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Maui
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Dive Score Chart for Maui
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 8.10055306122449/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.92m, Wind 2 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 7.716488346883469/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Maui: 06:00
Sunset at Maui: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Maui 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: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.92m (12.25s), Wind: 2 m/s
Best Night
18:00Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.92m, Wind: 6.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for MauiAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Maui
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 Maui
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.1/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Maui
January
Score: 9.3
February
Score: 9.0
December
Score: 9.0
Ideal Conditions for Maui
Water Temp
19.9°C / 67.8°F
July
Visibility
14.2m / 46.6ft
January
Wave Height
1.0m / 3.3ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Maui
Maui shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (19.9°C) and January the coldest (13.1°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). January is usually the driest month with 0.7mm 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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