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Sea Caves

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Sea Caves is a specifically named recreational dive site supported by a current Hawaii dive operator. A large sea-cave system with a shallow mouth and a much deeper interior route.

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WaterMarine
AccessBoat access through a qualified operator; itinerary is condition dependent.
ExperienceIntermediate to Advanced
Maximum depthMouth about 55 ft; cave to about 150 ft
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

Usually found in and around the cavern and along the outside wall.

Lakshmi Sawitri

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Milletseed Butterflyfish (Chaetodon miliaris) — photograph
Common encounter

Milletseed Butterflyfish

Chaetodon miliaris

Schools commonly feed in midwater outside the cave.

Thomas Irvine

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Raccoon Butterflyfish (Chaetodon lunula) — photograph
Common encounter

Raccoon Butterflyfish

Chaetodon lunula

Schools commonly feed along the exterior cliff.

Hagerty, Ryan/USFWS

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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 large sea-cave system with a shallow mouth and a much deeper interior route.

Before you arrive

Access notes

Overhead and deep sections require specialized training; conditions can close access.

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.