Dive-site story
Honolua Bay is a protected Marine Life Conservation District on the northwest coast of Maui. The bay features dense coral gardens dominated by lobe and finger corals spanning the outer edges, while the inner shallows consist of large basalt boulders. Diving here is strictly seasonal; calm summer seas offer tranquil exploration, whereas winter converts the bay into a world-renowned surf break.
Extensive coral formations lining both the northern and southern arms of the bay
Frequent encounters with resting Hawaiian green sea turtles
Dense schools of surgeonfish and butterflyfish grazing across the hard coral spurs
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Summer brings flat water and optimal visibility, while winter swells make diving impossible and hazardous.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Sea TurtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Raccoon ButterflyfishChaetodon lunula | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellow TangZebrasoma flavescens | Common | ||||||||||||
| Whitemouth MorayGymnothorax steindachneri | Common | ||||||||||||
| Day OctopusOctopus cyanea | Common |
Marine forecast
