Turtle Canyon
Turtle Canyon reef is a highly popular dive site in Oahu, United States. Renowned for its abundant turtle population, this reef serves as a turtle cleaning station. With its relatively shallow depths and exceptional visibility of 16m, Turtle Canyon is also an excellent snorkeling destination. Green and hawksbill sea turtles frequent this site, seeking the services of small wrasses at designated cleaning stations. Due to its accessible max depth of 13m, this dive site is suitable for divers of all levels, including beginners. Located near Outrigger Waikiki Shore on Kalia Road in Waikiki, Honolulu County, Hawaii, Turtle Canyon is a must-visit for diving enthusiasts.
Diving Conditions Score for Turtle Canyon
6.9
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Turtle Canyon
Depth
13m
Visibility
16m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Turtle Canyon
Wave Height
1.4m
Wind Speed
19.4 m/s
Water Temp
26.8°C
Visibility
9.44km
Cloud Cover
91%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
24.6°C
Precipitation
0.5 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Turtle Canyon
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Dive Score Chart for Turtle Canyon
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.018033333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.28m, Wind 20 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 6.5656/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Turtle Canyon: 06:00
Sunset at Turtle Canyon: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Turtle Canyon 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: 7.0/10
Waves: 1.28m (8.2s), Wind: 20 m/s
Best Night
18:00Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1.28m, Wind: 20.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Turtle CanyonAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Turtle Canyon
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 Turtle Canyon
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 Turtle Canyon
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Turtle Canyon
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 Turtle Canyon
Turtle Canyon 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: 6 hr. ago - Jul 10, 2026
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