Makua Valley Ridge

Hawaii, United States

Depth

14m

Visibility

13m - 38m

Entry

Shore

Experience Level

Experienced

Makua Valley Ridge

Hawaii, United States

Depth

14m

Visibility

13m - 38m

Entry

Shore

Experience Level

Experienced

About Makua Valley Ridge

When one travels towards Ka'ena Point on Farrington Highway one will observe, just past Kaneana Cave, a finger of lava extending in the direction of the sea. This is a shore dive which has its entrance on the left side of the ridge. It is advisable to avoid the windward (right) side because the swell is extremely strong and can be dangerous, even in calm conditions. Snakehead cowries are the only real attractions along the ridge. Further away from the shoreline, however, the site becomes more visually appealing as the bottom topography slopes towards the main point of interest - a channel known as Makua Valley Ridge which stretches due west. A 250-foot swim leads to two small peaks that resemble a gateway to the channel. If one continues along the gutter one will come to a collapsed lava tube which resembles an amphitheatre. The top of the depression is at 33 feet and this drops to a bottom depth of 45 feet.

Makua Valley Ridge Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Rock, Other

Entry Type

Shore

Max Depth

14m

Visibility Range

13m – 38m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas Mix

21%

O₂

CNS Load (45 min)

10% at 12m / 36%

O₂

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Marine Life

Checker Cowries
Groove Tooth
Helmet Shells
None
Shellfish

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Dive Site Hazards

Bubble Trapping Under Overhangs — Rock overhangs can trap exhaled bubbles, reducing visibility and causing disorientation.
Reflected Surge Patterns — Surge reflecting off rock faces can create irregular and unpredictable water movement.
Current Funnel Effect — Narrow gaps between rocks can accelerate water flow unexpectedly.

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