Wash Rock

Hawaii, United States

Depth

20m

Visibility

10m - 30m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

Wash Rock

Hawaii, United States

Depth

20m

Visibility

10m - 30m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

About Wash Rock

Wash Rock is a great dive site that has a it's '�wash rock' rise from about 65 feet at its base to roughly 4 feet from the surface. The pinnacle is covered with many amazing coral arrangements and around the base and rock itself one can see many different marine species, these include pipefish, pyramid butterfly fish and also antler coral. This dive site also includes the well liked '�Tunnel of Love'�, a small and thin lava with just enough space for a handful of divers to explore together. Inside this tunnel one can see lobster, crabs, yellow margin moray eels and ghost shrimp. One can spread this dive site out over a few dives to truly explore and enjoy every facet of it.

Wash Rock Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Cave, Rock

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

20m

Visibility Range

10m – 30m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas Mix

21% – 47%

O₂

CNS Load (35 min)

12% at 18m / 36%

O₂

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Marine Life

Antler Coral
Blue-Stripe Snappers
Butterfly Fish
Sponges

Weather Conditions

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Location

Dive Site Hazards

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.

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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