Pahoehoe Beach Park

Hawaii, United States

Depth

15m

Visibility

5m - 15m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

Pahoehoe Beach Park

Hawaii, United States

Depth

15m

Visibility

5m - 15m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

About Pahoehoe Beach Park

Pahoehoe is located just North of the Whitesands / La'aloa Beach Park (a.k.a. Magic Sands). All the necessary facilities can be found in this park and parking and dive entry is very convenient. This rocky beach has no sand but there is a lovely lawn and picnic area perfect for an afternoon or evening meal. The swimming is poor here due to the rocks but snorkeling is good for the more advanced and experienced swimmer. Open daily, dawn until dusk. The entry/exit area is at the north end of the mini-park. As you head out, get down to the bottom early. It's only about 15 ft down near shore, so the incoming swells break over your head. You'll immediately be in semi-sandy, rocky bottom terrain that is crawling in marine life. The coral formations here are varied and hold promise for a fine coral reef in the future. A great dive for those unsure of their navigation skills. Just follow the pahoehoe lava flow outward. You'll see patchwork reef and sand and lots of interesting nooks and crannies in the lava flow. Swim straight out to sea from the entry/exit area and you'll reach 9 to 12m depths within only a few meters. After you've explored some of the deeper areas return toward your entry/exit point and bear slightly north. This area is filled with lava tubes and ledges. The shelf is shallow so the surge can be extreme. Directions: You'll find Pahoehoe Beach Park at mile 3.7 on Ali'I Drive, just South of Kailua.

Pahoehoe Beach Park Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Reef, Night

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

15m

Visibility Range

5m – 15m

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.

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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