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Kauai Dive Maps: Scuba Diving Kauai Hawaii

Kauai Dive Maps: Scuba Diving Kauai Hawaii

Kauai Dive Maps: Kauai Scuba Diving Hawaii

Kauai Dive Maps: Scuba Diving Kauai Hawaii

Kauai Dive Maps: Kauai Scuba Diving Hawaii

Find information about the best scuba dive sites on the island of Kauai, Hawaii. Seasport Divers offers both boat and shore dives for your convenience. Enjoy the best sites with expert instructors and top-notch scuba equipment.

Kauai Dive Maps: Scuba Diving Kauai Hawaii

Kauai Dive Maps: Kauai Scuba Diving Hawaii

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Kauai Scuba Dive Sites
The diving in Kauai is very diverse with a wide range of possibilities. Some of our dives are great for beginners while some are better suited for more advanced divers. Have a look at the maps and dive site briefings below and then reach out to contact us to book your Kauai scuba diving trip!
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Top 5 Kauai Dive Sites
Diving in Kauai offers incredibly diverse options for those that have never experienced SCUBA to the underwater veterans, in search of their next epic adventure. Kauai is the oldest Island in Hawaii’s remote archipelago, and has some of the most mature dive sites, teeming with diversity and over 1,250 endemic species found nowhere else in the world. Weather your interested in a quick shore dive at Koloa Landing or an unforgettable day trip to Ni’ihau, the forbidden island, you’ve come to the right place. With over 37 years of serving guests and exploring the local reefs, Seasport Divers offers a distinct advantage for underwater adventurers who demand the best. While it is difficult to choose between over 80 local dive sites, we have narrowed it down to 5 that are the top requested, instructor favorites and enjoyable for all levels of SCUBA experience.
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Map image of the island of Kauai with markers for the scuba diving sites in Kauai
Hawaii monk seal seen scuba diving kauai and niihau with seasport divers
Ni'ihau
Lehua Crater
  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Level: Advanced
  • Visibility: 100-150ft
  • Depth Profile: 50-100ft
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    South Shore
    Sheraton Caverns
  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Level: Easy to Intermediate
  • Visibility: 60-100ft
  • Depth Profile: 35-70ft
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    octopus in hawaii while diving koloa landing with seasport divers
    South Shore
    Koloa Landing
  • Dive Type: Shore Dive
  • Level: Easy + Snorkel Site
  • Visibility: 30-60ft
  • Depth Profile: 20-45ft
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    whale in kauai while diving brennecke's ledge
    South Shore
    Brennecke's Ledge
  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Level: Intermediate
  • Visibility: 70-120ft
  • Depth Profile: 60-90ft
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    hawaii green sea turtle seen scuba diving kauai with seasport divers
    South Shore
    Turtle Bluff
  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Level: Intermediate to Advanced
  • Visibility: 70-120ft
  • Depth Profile: 70-120ft
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    South Shore
    Koloa Landing
    Koloa Landing is not only a popular dive and snorkeling site but is also a significant historical location on the south shore of Kauai. It has a storied history, and was once a prominent port for whalers, fisherman, and cargo. The site is convenient...
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    South Shore
    Sheraton Caverns
    Sheraton Caverns is a world-renowned dive site located off the southeast coast of Kauai near Poipu Beach. It's famous for its intricate network of underwater caves, tunnels, lave tubes, and swim-throughs, making it a favorite among adventurous divers...
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    South Shore
    Stone House

    40-60 feet. Shallow dive with nice exydoyi coral heads, octupus, and frog fish sightings. Easy dive for beginners.

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    Poipu Beach

    Shallow protected bay. Excellent snorkeling for beginning through advanced. Best on the left side of bay, 3-12 feet. Lifeguard, showers and bathroom facilities. Great for families.

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    Prince Kuhio Park

    Shallow beginning through advanced snorkeling. A little shallow for scuba. Rocky entry, but very protected bay. Turtles are the highlight. 3-21 feet. Directly across from the Prince Kuhio Park.

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    Beach House/ Lawai Beach

    Excellent snorkeling, lots of small reef fish, good coral formations, occasional monk seals and turtles. 3-12 feet. bathrooms, showers and telephone.

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    Zac's Pocket

    80-100 feet. Named after our very own Captain Zac! Lava fingers extend out on the southern most tip of Kauai. Intermediate to advanced divers. Access by boat.

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    Brennecke's Ledge
    Brennecke's Ledge is a popular dive site among advanced divers located off the south shore of Kauai, Hawaii. It's named after Brennecke's Beach, a well-known spot for sunbathing, boogie boarding, and snorkeling. Brennecke's Ledge is a large sprawling...
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    South Shore
    Nukumoi Point

    30-60 feet, also known as Tortugas (turtles) home of many Hawaiian green sea turtles. Good shallow dive for beginning through advanced.

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    South Shore
    Harbor Ledges

    60-70 feet. Excellent reef formation only minutes away from Kukui’ula harbor. Sea turtles and schooling fish. Excellent dive for beginners to intermediate divers.

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    South Shore
    General Store/Turtle Bluff

    60-90 feet. You’ll find a little bit of everything, trees of black coral, intriguing rock formations teeming with marine life. Seas turtles, sharks and manta rays are also occasional visitors.

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    North Shore
    Ke'e Beach

    3-8 feet. Located at the end of the road. Strictly a flat water conditions snorkeling spot. Stay inside the reef. Conditions can be very dangerous past the reef. Follow the highway until it ends. This is the beginning to the Na Pail Coast and trail.

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    North Shore
    Tunnels
    5-60 feet. Very shallow initially but drops off to 60 feet. It is over the drop that you will find the entrances to the tunnels. They should be entered only on scuba and with proper training or supervision Great summer location for snorkeling and scu...
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    North Shore
    Anini Beach
    3-60 feet. A very shallow snorkeling site that is good except in high surf conditions. The barrier reef extends about 150 yards. Inside the reef remains consistently shallow so there is not much coral growth, but plenty of juvenile fish seeking prote...
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    West Side
    Salt Pond Beach

    3-8 feet. Snorkeling to the left side of the beach. A very shallow snorkeling site so there is not much coral growth. Great tide pool walking. Bathrooms and showers.

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    East Side
    Lydgate Park

    3-10 feet. Very protected. good for beginning snorkeling and bad weather days. Best to snorkel next to children’s Playground. Located next to the Wailua River..

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    Ni'ihau
    Lehua Crater
    Diving Ni'ihau is considered a bucket list experience for divers visiting Kauai, offering some of the most pristine and untouched underwater environments in Hawaii. Ni'ihau, also known as the Forbidden Island, is located 37 nautical miles from the sh...
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    Kauai Scuba Diving Conditions Information
    Visibility & Temperatures
    The Average visibility is 60-80 feet. It also tends to be a bit better during winter months. Water temperatures range between 71-72 during the winter and 80-81 during summer months.
    Currents
    Currents are variable and change by the day. Some dive sites such as Niihau can experience fairly strong currents where drift diving is done.
    Best Months For Diving
    In the winter the visibility tends to be a bit better. Visibility during any months will be affected by rains. After heavy rains it can be as low as 30 feet. On nice days it can be as much as 100 feet. Visibility on Niihau tends to be better than around Kauai.