Dive-site story
Situated off the remote eastern tip of Molokai near Moku Hooniki rock, Fish Rain is an advanced, high-energy offshore drift dive. Sweeping open-ocean currents converge over deep volcanic ledges, drawing massive aggregations of pelagics and schooling fish into the blue. Divers drift alongside steep rocky shelves where sudden downcurrents and surging ocean swells demand attentive buoyancy control and open-water comfort.
Schooling scalloped hammerhead sharks roaming in the offshore blue
Massive clouds of pyramid butterflyfish, triggerfish, and jacks giving the site its name
High-speed blue-water drift over dramatic volcanic ridges and drop-offs
Frequent pelagic visitors including Galapagos sharks and manta rays
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Summer and early autumn provide calmer ocean conditions across the channel and peak hammerhead activity.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scalloped Hammerhead SharkSphyrna lewini | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant TrevallyCaranx ignobilis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Whitetip Reef SharkTriaenodon obesus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted Eagle RayAetobatus narinari | Common | ||||||||||||
| Pyramid ButterflyfishHemitaurichthys polylepis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Galapagos SharkCarcharhinus galapagensis | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
