Makaha Caverns, United States
Also within 20 km of Mākaha
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- Makaha Kite spot · 1 km from Mākaha
- Lahilahi Point Surf spot · 1.1 km from Mākaha
- Kabanas Surf spot · 1.2 km from Mākaha
- Rec. Center - Pokai Bay Surf spot · 3.7 km from Mākaha
- Green Lanterns Surf spot · 4.8 km from Mākaha
- Tumbo Land Surf spot · 7.7 km from Mākaha
- Yokohama Bay Kite spot · 9.5 km from Mākaha
About Makaha Caverns
A cave dive. It goes down to 14 m. You get in from a boat. It suits Advanced divers and up, as a dive guide states it. The coast faces SW: swell from the SW reaches it, and wind from the NE blows out to sea. No dive centre within 10 km, the nearest 19 km away. The sea is about 25°C in January, its coldest month (3 mm wetsuit), and 27°C in July, its warmest (3 mm wetsuit). For Advanced divers the best months are usually January, March, April and May, with about 7 good days in 7; in February, about 6. From the weather of past years. The town to stay in is Mākaha. Within 5 km we also list 3 surf spots and 1 wind sports spot.
- What it is Cave.
- How deep Down to 14 m.
- Getting in From a boat.
- Who it suits Suits Advanced divers and up, as a dive guide states it.
- Dive centres No dive centre within 10 km, the nearest 19 km away.
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Dive centres nearby
Aloha Scuba 19 km
The nearest named dive centres and shops within 25 km, in a straight line; training agencies where the map states them. Listings, not a recommendation. Dive centres: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Credits
Water about 27°C: 3 mm wetsuit. Typical sea temperature for the time of year, not a forecast.
Visibility over 30 m. Typical for the time of year, estimated from ten years of NASA satellite water clarity, not a forecast. Clearest in Mar, Jun, Jul and Aug (over 30 m).
This week's visibility, the current and the life no free forecast gives. Ask a dive centre before you book.
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From Chicago: about 12 h 30 door to door, one way. An estimate; the journey never changes the score.
Fly. Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), direct.
See flights ORD → HNL · Skyscanner from about £420 returnAdGetting there. 55 min from the airport to Makaha Caverns.
Accommodation.
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Forecast
Best on Sun 18: Sea 0.7 m. Wind 4 kn gusting 9.
The score for Advanced divers, coloured as on the area pages:GoodFairPoor
| Day | Score | Sea | Wind | Gusts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 18Oct | 80, good | 0.7 m | 4 kn | 9kn |
| Mon 19Oct | 80, good | 0.6 m | 5 kn | 10kn |
| Tue 20Oct | 80, good | 0.6 m | 5 kn | 10kn |
| Wed 21Oct | 80, good | 0.5 m | 4 kn | 9kn |
| Thu 22Oct | 80, good | 0.5 m | 2 kn | 6kn |
| Fri 23Oct | 80, good | 0.4 m | 1 kn | 6kn |
| Sat 24Oct | 80, good | 0.5 m | 2 kn | 7kn |
| Sun 25Oct | 80, good | 0.6 m | 6 kn | 9kn |
| Mon 26Oct | 80, good | 0.7 m | 2 kn | 8kn |
| Tue 27Oct | 80, good | 0.7 m | 1 kn | 6kn |
Day scores are the conditions out of 80, from the two best daylight readings: a morning and an afternoon dive. Sea is the open water's waves near the site, in metres, halved for a sheltered site. Wind and gusts are in knots (10 kn is about 19 km/h); "boats in" marks gusts that keep dive boats in. This week's visibility, the current and the life no free forecast gives.
The season
Good diving days in a typical week, each month, for Advanced divers, from 2016 on (ERA5 history scored the same way).
- Jan7of 7
- Feb6of 7
- Mar7of 7
- Apr7of 7
- May7of 7
- Jun7of 7
- Jul7of 7
- Aug7of 7
- Sep7of 7
- Oct7of 7
- Nov7of 7
- Dec7of 7
Typical, not a forecast: the sea and the mean wind of each day, with no gusts or rain in the history.
Rough cost
About £1,045–£1,975 each for 6 nights, 2 people sharing. A guide from typical prices, not a quote. Dives are not priced yet: we have no sourced price for a guided dive, so they are not in it.
- Flights £420–£870
- To the UK airport £35–£65
- Taxi £60–£105
- Stay £270–£455
- Food £260–£480
Places to eat near Mākaha
- Makaha Chop SueyChinese · 1.4 km from the centre
- Papa Johns PizzaPizza · 1.4 km from the centre
Within 2 km of the town centre, listed by how complete the listing is (website, opening hours, cuisine) and whether two sources name it. Not a judgement of the food: we have no reviews. Listings © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps Foundation. Credits
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