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Kahuna Canyon

Kahuna Canyon

Hawaii, United States

Depth
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27m

Visibility
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13m - 38m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Experienced


About Kahuna Canyon

This site is near Mokule'ia, five miles west of Haleiwa Harbor. The site is characterized by an enormous bowl-shaped crater which starts at 90 feet and reaches its top at 35 feet. The seaward half of the crater is missing which makes the site easy to explore. On the eastern side the crater becomes a chasm and large walls rise from the sea bottom, creating an underwater Grand Canyon which extends 200 yards towards the shore. These walls are peppered with caves and large pukas and huge unicorn surgeonfish, parrotfish and ulua are common. After the winter storms this site is overrun with shells such as augers, mitres, and cowries. Visibility is good at this site.

Kahuna Canyon Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Other, Rock

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

27m

Visibility Range

13m 38m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas

21% – 38%

O2
Marine Life

  • Parrotfish
  • Unicorn Surgeonfish
  • Ulua
  • Amberjacks
Weather Conditions

Water Temperature
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