Dive-site story
Located at Kahekili Beach Park on West Maui, this site occupies the stretch of coast where the old Kaanapali airfield once operated. Divers kick out across a sandy shelf to reach an extensive tract of spur-and-groove coral formations interspersed with sand channels. Gentle slopes and straightforward navigation make it one of the most reliable shore entries on the island, especially during calm morning hours.
Extensive spur-and-groove reef system holding dense colonies of lobe and finger coral
Frequent encounters with resting and foraging green sea turtles along the reef margins
Audible humpback whale song reverberating through the water column during winter months
Convenient shore access with on-site park amenities and a gradual sandy entry
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Diving is viable year-round, with winter offering the added bonus of listening to migrating humpback whales.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Sea TurtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Reef TriggerfishRhinecanthus rectangulus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Whitemouth MorayGymnothorax steindachneri | Common | ||||||||||||
| Day OctopusOctopus cyanea | Common | ||||||||||||
| Milletseed ButterflyfishChaetodon militaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| TrumpetfishAulostomus chinensis | Common |
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