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Nautilus Reef

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Nautilus Reef is a specifically named recreational dive site supported by a current Hawaii dive operator. A named Oʻahu reef dive offered by a current local operator.

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WaterMarine
AccessBoat access through a qualified operator; itinerary is condition dependent.
ExperienceBeginner to Intermediate
Maximum depthDepth pending
Best seasonSeasonal details pending
VisibilityVisibility varies

Aquatic life at this dive site

What divers may encounter

Three reviewed connections are featured here. Sightings vary by season, conditions, and chance, so they are never guaranteed.

Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) — photograph
Common encounter

Green Sea Turtle

Chelonia mydas

Often seen using this patch reef’s ledges and crevices.

Lakshmi Sawitri

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Yellow Tang (Zebrasoma flavescens) — photograph
Common encounter

Yellow Tang

Zebrasoma flavescens

Listed among the reef fish regularly seen at Nautilus Reef.

User:Strobilomyces

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Forceps Butterflyfish (Forcipiger flavissimus) — photograph
Common encounter

Forceps Butterflyfish

Forcipiger flavissimus

Longnose/forceps butterflyfish are listed among regular sightings.

Diego Delso

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Photographs

Three views rotate from the published gallery on each visit.
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Dive videos

Three featured video positions are reserved on every profile.
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Recent field observations

Diver-reported temperatures

Automatically checked observations from dives during the past 14 days. Three reports are visible at a time; scroll for more.
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No recent diver reports from the past 14 days

A report that passes the automatic checks will appear here with the dive date, diver’s display name, and temperatures at each depth.

Reports are automatically checked for plausible dates, depths, and temperatures. They are observations, not forecasts; confirm conditions before diving.

Diver field observation

Report temperatures

Reports publish automatically when the date, depths, and temperatures pass the checks. You must be signed in to submit.

Depth readings

Why divers know this place

Highlights

A named Oʻahu reef dive offered by a current local operator.

Before you arrive

Access notes

Boat access; confirm itinerary, mooring and conditions.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Surf, surge, current, boat traffic, entanglement, limited visibility and rapidly changing ocean conditions; site-specific overhead or depth hazards may apply.

Independent resource notice

This record is a starting point for independent verification. Access, closures, moorings, weather, currents, depth, visibility, operator availability, and site conditions can change without notice. Confirm current information with the responsible operator, property owner, managing authority, or another qualified local source before planning or attempting a dive.