Dive-site story
Situated along the southern coast of Kauai near Poipu, Hale O Honu translates to 'House of the Turtle' in Hawaiian. The topography consists of ancient basalt lava formations, low-lying ledges, and shallow overhangs scattered across a sandy seafloor. Numerous resident green sea turtles congregate along the rocky shelves to be serviced by herbivorous reef fish at active cleaning stations.
Natural cleaning station frequented by resident Hawaiian green sea turtles
Basalt lava ledges and shallow undercut caverns sheltering resting marine life
Occasional encounters with endangered Hawaiian monk seals hauled out or cruising the reef
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Accessible year-round, with the calmest surface conditions typically occurring during morning charters outside of heavy south swell events.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaiian Green Sea TurtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Whitetip Reef SharkTriaenodon obesus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Milletseed ButterflyfishChaetodon militaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawaiian Monk SealNeomonachus schauinslandi | Rare | ||||||||||||
| Yellowmargin Moray EelGymnothorax flavimarginatus | Common |
Marine forecast
