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Ahukini Landing

Ahukini Landing

Hawaii, United States

Depth
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21m

Visibility
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6m - 18m

Entry
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Shore

Experience Level

Experienced

Ahukini Landing

Hawaii, United States

Ahukini Landing
Depth
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21m

Visibility
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6m - 18m

Entry
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Shore

Experience Level

Experienced


About Ahukini Landing

This is a fun dive for an experienced diver. The water entry, kick-out, and jetty negotiation are all advanced, but the sights can be worth it. You have to walk over some small rocks for about 5 meter. The swim out to the tip of the jetty takes bout 5 minutes. The site is located on a small bay that is a fed by a stream that occurs after a large rain. So visibility is clear once you break free of the brake wall and get in the reef area. There are several small walls to explore (no more than 5 meter tall). A reef runs at a 90 degree angle to the break wall and makes a turn inward about 275 meter out. There are three finger reefs in that area. There can be a bit of surge tide and diving can be difficult at times. This site was used as a small harbor during World War II. A ship or two jettisoned its ammunition making for an eerie landscape. Live ammo crates are in the area and can be found after a storm, everything ranging from 20mm to .50 calibers to mortar and anti-aircraft rounds. Don't touch, however. The reef creatures now make the debris their home, and it should stay that way. Look for the large anchor chain and later a LARGE old fashioned double hooked anchor from some old ship. Caution: Tradewinds make rough conditions most of the year. Directions: Going into the Lihu'e airport (junction of 570 and 51), you'll have a chance to veer to the left toward the dive site. There may a lot of new construction going on, but just follow the well-beaten path to the end of the road.

Ahukini Landing Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Reef, Wall, Wreck, Night

Entry Type

Shore

Max Depth

21m

Visibility Range

6m 18m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas Mix

21% – 45%

O2

13% at 19m / 36%

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Dive Site Hazards

  • Hidden Depth Variations — Complex reef topography can conceal depth changes, leading to unintended profile variations.

  • Distraction from Marine Activity — High fish activity can distract divers and delay depth or gas awareness.

  • Rapid Surge Direction Changes — Surge near reef structures can reverse direction quickly, pushing divers sideways into unexpected areas.

  • Unstable Visual Ascents — Relying on wall visuals can destabilise ascents.

  • Gradual Depth Creep — Lack of visual bottom reference can cause unnoticed descent.

  • Unsignalled Downcurrents — Downcurrents can form without visible indicators.

  • Deceptive Entry Openings — Openings may become restrictive inside due to angle, collapse, or corrosion.

  • Surge-Induced Internal Silt Shift — Internal surge can move silt and debris without direct contact.

  • Partial Overhead Environment — Many wrecks limit direct ascent even without full penetration.

  • Fine Rust Particle Silt-Out — Disturbed rust particles can rapidly reduce visibility.

  • Landmark Misidentification — Familiar sites can become unrecognisable at night.

  • Light-Induced Tunnel Vision — Focused light beams reduce peripheral awareness.

  • Depth Perception Errors — Reduced ambient light increases depth perception mistakes.

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