Five Caves

Hawaii, United States

Depth

15m

Visibility

6m - 18m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

Five Caves

Hawaii, United States

Depth

15m

Visibility

6m - 18m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

About Five Caves

Five Caves is also known as Five Graves and Nahuna Point. There is plenty of parking and there are showers and rest rooms. It is best to dive early in the morning before the waves pick up. If it is your first time to the area, a guide is recommended, you might miss the caves on your first dive. Sometimes dive boats may be seen here. The 5 Caves entrance is rocky, if there is a west swell diving can be hazardous. The underwater caves can trap an unwary diver easily. There is a surface swim to the clear water areas on the outside of the bay. After exiting the sheltered entry point, veer to the left. There are multiple caves along the way. Little walls and reef structures can be seen everywhere. The coral growth follows the contours of lava flows running West and Southwest. Caution should be used when swimming, snorkelling, or diving. At the Makena Landing the waves can be a problem even though the current is not. If the waves are coming in big, don't go in the surf. Directions: At the South End of Highway 31, bear right onto Wailea Iki. Continue to the T, turn left on Wailea Alanui. After 2.2 miles, turn right onto Makena Road. In a couple of hundred yards, you'll see the parking area.

Five Caves Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Reef, Cave

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

15m

Visibility Range

6m – 18m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas Mix

21%

O₂

CNS Load (45 min)

11% at 13m / 36%

O₂

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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.

Remote Silt Disturbance — Silt can be disturbed metres away from the source.

Rapid Stress Escalation — Stress can increase sharply when visibility or navigation degrades.

High Cognitive Load Navigation — Complex passages increase mental workload even on a line.

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