New Barge
The New Barge is a dive site located at the end of a ledge extending from Baby Barge. This site offers a slightly greater depth, with the deck situated at 90ft/27m and the bottom reaching over 100ft/30m. Additionally, nearby, there is an artificial reef pile where the top can be found at 55ft/16m.
At the New Barge, divers can frequently encounter green sea turtles, which are often spotted resting. The area is also home to large schools of surgeonfish and goatfish.
With a visibility of 25m and a maximum depth of 28m, this dive site is recommended for advanced divers. Located in Wailupe, Wiliwilinui, East Honolulu, Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, 96821, United States, it provides a fantastic diving experience in the United States.
At the New Barge, divers can frequently encounter green sea turtles, which are often spotted resting. The area is also home to large schools of surgeonfish and goatfish.
With a visibility of 25m and a maximum depth of 28m, this dive site is recommended for advanced divers. Located in Wailupe, Wiliwilinui, East Honolulu, Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, 96821, United States, it provides a fantastic diving experience in the United States.
Diving Conditions Score for New Barge
8
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for New Barge
Depth
28m
Visibility
25m
Experience Level
advanced
Weather Conditions for New Barge
Wave Height
1.14m
Wind Speed
14.8 m/s
Water Temp
26.8°C
Visibility
45.58km
Cloud Cover
1%
Wave Period
12.2s
Air Temperature
24.7°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for New Barge
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Dive Score Chart for New Barge
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.070069934640523/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.1m, Wind 14.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 7.592833333333334/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at New Barge: 06:00
Sunset at New Barge: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at New Barge 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: 8.1/10
Waves: 1.1m (12.75s), Wind: 14.8 m/s
Best Night
3:00Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 1.08m, Wind: 15.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for New BargeAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at New Barge
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 New Barge
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 New Barge
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for New Barge
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 New Barge
New Barge 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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