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.
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)
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
Mokule'ia Beach
Dive Type: Shore Dive
Dive Difficulty: Beginner
Snorkeling: Beginner
Average Depth: 15 - 25 Feet
Coordinates: 21.583163, -158.194393
Parking: Easy