Dive-site story
Situated along the Kohala Coast just outside Kawaihae Harbor, NudiMadness is a dedicated macro-hunting site. The seafloor features a mix of basalt lava ridges, hard coral mounds, and pockets of sand and coral rubble. Divers spend their bottom time inspecting overhangs and undercut ledges where small invertebrates thrive sheltered from morning trade winds.
Diverse nudibranch and sea slug species sheltered in porous basalt rock crevices
Macro photography opportunities featuring cryptic crustaceans and juvenile reef fish
Calm morning water conditions typical of the lee of the Kohala mountains
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Summer and shoulder months offer the calmest ocean conditions and warmest water temperatures along the Kohala Coast.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Lace NudibranchHalgerda terramtuentis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Trembling NudibranchPhyllidiella pustulosa | Common | ||||||||||||
| Day OctopusOctopus cyanea | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawaiian Green Sea TurtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spanish DancerHexabranchus sanguineus | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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