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Spitting Caves

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Spitting Caves is a specifically named recreational dive site supported by a current Hawaii dive operator. A current-influenced Oʻahu drift dive along the Spitting Caves coastline.

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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.

Hawaiian Monk Seal (Neomonachus schauinslandi) — photograph
Common protected-mammal encounter

Hawaiian Monk Seal

Neomonachus schauinslandi

The operator describes Hawaiian monk seals as a signature sighting along the wall; maintain respectful distance.

Rauzon Mark, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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Spotted Eagle Ray (Aetobatus narinari) — photograph
Common reef encounter

Spotted Eagle Ray

Aetobatus narinari

The operator lists eagle rays among the common encounters on this drift dive.

john norton

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Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) — photograph
Common reef encounter

Green Sea Turtle

Chelonia mydas

Green sea turtles are listed among the common Spitting Caves sightings.

Lakshmi Sawitri

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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 current-influenced Oʻahu drift dive along the Spitting Caves coastline.

Before you arrive

Access notes

Current and drift procedures require operator guidance and a live pickup plan.

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.