Dive-site story
Tucked directly beneath the steep volcanic cliffs of West Maui along the Pali highway, Coral Gardens offers dense formations of lobe and finger corals. Sheltered from typical northeast trade winds by the mountain wall, the site features sprawling coral heads cut through by sandy channels where resting rays and turtles congregate.
Extensive colonies of lobe, finger, and cauliflower corals along the shallow cliff base
Active green sea turtle cleaning stations amidst the reef ridges
Audible humpback whale song echoing through the water during winter months
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Divable year-round, with summer bringing the flattest sea conditions and winter offering whale song underwater.
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 | ||||||||||||
| Day octopusOctopus cyanea | Common | ||||||||||||
| Whitetip reef sharkTriaenodon obesus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Yellow tangZebrasoma flavescens | Common |
Marine forecast
