Dive-site story
The Sea Tiger is a retired Chinese trading vessel intentionally sunk as an artificial reef off the south shore of Oahu. Resting upright on an open sand flat, the fully intact hull offers access into spacious cargo holds and a multi-level wheelhouse. Ocean swells and blue-water visibility make it one of the premier deep wreck dives in Hawaiian waters.
Intact superstructure and wheelhouse allowing easy swim-throughs
Resident green sea turtles resting along the main deck and ledges
White tip reef sharks frequently found sheltering in the darker cargo holds
Spotted eagle rays cruising above the mast line
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Diving is accessible year-round, with the calmest seas often occurring outside the peak south swell window in mid-summer.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Sea TurtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Whitetip Reef SharkTriaenodon obesus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted Eagle RayAetobatus narinari | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Yellowmargin MorayGymnothorax flavimarginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Commerson's FrogfishAntennarius commerson | Rare |
Marine forecast
