Palea Point
Premier drift dive on the east side, featuring a breathtaking 100ft/30m wall and a vibrant 40ft/12m reef. This extraordinary dive site is only accessible during low east winds and a small south swell, making it a rare opportunity for divers. With consistently excellent visibility of 100ft+/30m+ and no nearby runoff, this location offers an unparalleled underwater experience.
Discover a diverse marine life here, including graceful green sea turtles, mesmerizing white tip reef sharks, and bustling schools of red night time reef fish seeking refuge in the caves. Additionally, the surrounding area showcases extensive fields of sponges adorning rocky expanses.
Recommended for advanced divers, this site offers a maximum depth of 19m and visibility of 20m. Located along Kalaniana’ole Highway, Lunalilo Park Mauka, Hawaii Kai, East Honolulu, Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, 96825-9998, United States, it is conveniently accessible within the United States for an unforgettable diving adventure.
Discover a diverse marine life here, including graceful green sea turtles, mesmerizing white tip reef sharks, and bustling schools of red night time reef fish seeking refuge in the caves. Additionally, the surrounding area showcases extensive fields of sponges adorning rocky expanses.
Recommended for advanced divers, this site offers a maximum depth of 19m and visibility of 20m. Located along Kalaniana’ole Highway, Lunalilo Park Mauka, Hawaii Kai, East Honolulu, Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, 96825-9998, United States, it is conveniently accessible within the United States for an unforgettable diving adventure.
Diving Conditions Score for Palea Point
7.4
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Palea Point
Depth
19m
Visibility
20m
Experience Level
advanced
Weather Conditions for Palea Point
Wave Height
1.18m
Wind Speed
19.9 m/s
Water Temp
27°C
Visibility
30.56km
Cloud Cover
15%
Wave Period
11.7s
Air Temperature
28.7°C
Precipitation
0.1 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Palea Point
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Dive Score Chart for Palea Point
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.502945614035088/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.2m, Wind 14.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 20:00 with score 7.152564672364672/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Palea Point: 06:00
Sunset at Palea Point: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Palea Point 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: 7.5/10
Waves: 1.2m (11.4s), Wind: 14.5 m/s
Best Night
20:00Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 1.16m, Wind: 17.4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Palea PointAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Palea Point
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 Palea Point
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 Palea Point
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Palea Point
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 Palea Point
Palea Point 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 21, 2026
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