Spitting Cave
Spitting Cave is an exhilarating dive site in Oahu, accessible only by boat. This dive is ideal for experienced divers, starting at a depth of 50 feet and extending down to 140 feet. The lava rocks in this area have formed natural caves, adding to the thrill of the dive. Due to the strong current, it is classified as a drift dive.
One of the highlights of this location is the opportunity to encounter the endangered Hawaiian Monk Seals, which inhabit this area. Additionally, divers may also come across tiger sharks, Galapagos sharks, and white tip reef sharks.
Enhanced data:
- Visibility: 21m
- Maximum depth: 17m
- Recommended diver level: Advanced
- Country: United States
- Nearby location: Spitting Cave, Lumahai Street, Koko Head, Hawaii Kai, Portlock, East Honolulu, Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, 96825, United States
One of the highlights of this location is the opportunity to encounter the endangered Hawaiian Monk Seals, which inhabit this area. Additionally, divers may also come across tiger sharks, Galapagos sharks, and white tip reef sharks.
Enhanced data:
- Visibility: 21m
- Maximum depth: 17m
- Recommended diver level: Advanced
- Country: United States
- Nearby location: Spitting Cave, Lumahai Street, Koko Head, Hawaii Kai, Portlock, East Honolulu, Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, 96825, United States
Diving Conditions Score for Spitting Cave
7.1
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Spitting Cave
Depth
17m
Visibility
21m
Experience Level
advanced
Weather Conditions for Spitting Cave
Wave Height
1.42m
Wind Speed
15 m/s
Water Temp
25.9°C
Visibility
39.74km
Cloud Cover
9%
Wave Period
12.25s
Air Temperature
23.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Spitting Cave
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Dive Score Chart for Spitting Cave
Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 7.199644217687075/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.42m, Wind 14.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 6.751294062078272/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Spitting Cave: 06:00
Sunset at Spitting Cave: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Spitting Cave 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
16:00Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 1.42m (12.25s), Wind: 14.9 m/s
Best Night
4:00Score: 6.8/10
Waves: 1.38m, Wind: 19.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Spitting CaveAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Spitting Cave
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 Spitting Cave
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 Spitting Cave
January
Score: 9.5
February
Score: 9.2
December
Score: 9.0
Ideal Conditions for Spitting Cave
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 Spitting Cave
Spitting Cave 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 16, 2026
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