Dive-site story
Set within a sheltered cove on the south shore of Kauai, Koloa Landing was once a busy port for whaling ships and sugar exports. Today, the gently sloping former boat ramp offers straightforward water entry into Hanakaape Bay. Divers follow rocky basalt ledges that flank both sides of the inlet out toward coral formations and scattered lava tubes, making it a reliable training ground and popular night-diving hub.
Concrete boat ramp entry providing direct access into a protected bay
Basalt reef walls riddled with crevices hosting numerous moray eel species
Frequent encounters with green sea turtles and resident frogfish along the rubble zone
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmest water on Kauai's south shore typically coincides with the winter and shoulder months when ocean swells originate from the north.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Dragon moray eelEnchelycore pardalis | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Yellowmargin morayGymnothorax flavimarginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Commerson's frogfishAntennarius commerson | Common | ||||||||||||
| Whitetip reef sharkTriaenodon obesus | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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