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
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 Type: Shore Dive
Dive Difficulty: Advanced
Snorkeling: Not Recommended
Average Depth: 30 Feet (Max 55 Feet)
Coordinates: 21.261473, -157.711503
Parking: Average
Hanauma Bay
Dive Type: Shore Dive (State Park)
Dive Difficulty: Beginner
Snorkeling: Beginner
Average Depth: 20 Feet
Coordinates: 21.269899, -157.695020
Parking: Easy
Makaua Channel
Dive Type: Shore Dive
Dive Difficulty: Intermediate
Snorkeling: Not Recommended
Average Depth: 15 - 20 Feet
Coordinates: 21.563416, -157.857103
Parking: Difficult
Lanikai Beach
Dive Type: Shore
Difficulty: Not Recommended
Snorkeling: Easy
Average Depth: 10 - 15 Feet
Coordinates: 21.394883, -157.712926
Parking: Difficult
Kailua Beach
Dive Type: Shore
Difficulty: Not Recommended
Snorkeling: Easy
Average Depth: 10 - 15 Feet
Coordinates: 21.402076, -157.726820
Parking: Moderate (Crowded)
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