Dive-site story
Situated along Maui's southwest coastline off Palauea, White Rock North features low-lying volcanic lava ridges that jut out across a pale sandy seafloor. The porous basalt architecture creates natural undercut ledges and arches where marine life shelters from open-water surge. Divers typically navigate along the fingers of coral-encrusted basalt, exploring the crevices and sand channels that run perpendicular to the shoreline.
Extensive undercut basalt ledges providing sheltered day resting spots for reef fauna
Frequent encounters with resting green sea turtles along the sandy reef margins
Cavernous lava crevices hosting diverse macro life and nocturnal moray species
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Morning dives offer the calmest surface conditions before trade winds pick up in the afternoon.
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 | ||||||||||||
| Yellowmargin MorayGymnothorax flavimarginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Milletseed ButterflyfishChaetodon militaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted Eagle RayAetobatus narinari | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
