East Shore Dive Sites | Oahu

East shore

This is a list of our favorite dive and snorkeling sites on the East Shore of Oahu, Hawaii. The windward side of the island only offers a few dive spots, but we are constantly on the lookout for new places to explore. We are working to get updated guides for all of these sites soon!

Lanai Lookout

Dive Type: Shore Dive

Dive Difficulty: Intermediate / Advanced

Snorkeling: Not Recommended

Average Depth: 50 - 70 Feet

Coordinates: 21.276911, -157.684761

Parking: Very Difficult

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Kaohikaipu Island

Dive Type: Shore Dive (DPV Required)

Dive Difficulty: Advanced

Snorkeling: Not Recommended

Average Depth: 20-30 Feet (Max 60 Feet)

Coordinates: 21.319281, -157.656738

Parking: Easy

Dive Guide

China Walls

Dive Type: Shore Dive

Dive Difficulty: Advanced

Snorkeling: Not Recommended

Average Depth: 30 Feet (Max 55 Feet)

Coordinates: 21.261473, -157.711503

Parking: Average

Dive Guide

Hanauma Bay

Dive Type: Shore Dive (State Park)

Dive Difficulty: Beginner

Snorkeling: Beginner

Average Depth: 20 Feet

Coordinates: 21.269899, -157.695020

Parking: Easy

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Makaua Channel

Dive Type: Shore Dive

Dive Difficulty: Intermediate

Snorkeling: Not Recommended

Average Depth: 15 - 20 Feet

Coordinates: 21.563416, -157.857103

Parking: Difficult

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Lanikai Beach

Dive Type: Shore

Difficulty: Not Recommended

Snorkeling: Easy

Average Depth: 10 - 15 Feet

Coordinates: 21.394883, -157.712926

Parking: Difficult

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Kailua Beach

Dive Type: Shore

Difficulty: Not Recommended

Snorkeling: Easy

Average Depth: 10 - 15 Feet

Coordinates: 21.402076, -157.726820

Parking: Moderate (Crowded)

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P-47 Wreck (Unconfirmed)

Dive Type: Kayak / DPV Dive

Dive Difficulty: Easy (if you can get there)

Snorkeling: Intermediate

Average Depth: 15 Feet

Coordinates: 21.381900, -157.699150

Parking: Difficult

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