North shore
This is a list of our favorite dive and snorkeling sites on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii. The North Shore has some amazing dive sites, with lots of cool lava swim-through passages and rock formations. Parking can be challenging, but it is definitely worth it.
NOTE: Most North Shore dive sites are only open from May to September (due to surf conditions). Dangerous surf conditions are present during the winter and early spring.
Dive Type: Shore Dive
Dive Difficulty: Beginner
Snorkeling: Beginner
Average Depth: 20 - 30 Feet
Coordinates: 21.651450, -158.062411
Parking: Moderate (Crowded)
Hale'iwa Trench
Dive Type: Shore Dive
Dive Difficulty: Intermediate / Advanced
Snorkeling: Intermediate
Average Depth: 70 - 90 Feet
Coordinates: 21.596227, -158.112213
Parking: Easy
Three Tables
Dive Type: Shore Dive
Dive Difficulty: Beginner
Snorkeling: Beginner
Average Depth: 20 - 50 Feet
Coordinates: 21.646320, -158.064627
Parking: Moderate (Crowded)
Fire House
Dive Type: Shore Dive
Dive Difficulty: Intermediate
Snorkeling: Intermediate
Average Depth: 20 - 50 Feet
Coordinates: 21.648374, -158.063389
Parking: Moderate (Crowded)
Mokule'ia Beach
Dive Type: Shore Dive
Dive Difficulty: Beginner
Snorkeling: Beginner
Average Depth: 15 - 25 Feet
Coordinates: 21.583163, -158.194393
Parking: Easy