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Molokini Crater
About This Site
Molokini Crater, a crescent-shaped volcanic crater off Maui, is a Marine Life Conservation District renowned for its crystal-clear waters and abundant marine life. Ideal for drift dives, it's a bucket-list site for advanced divers.
Difficulty
Advanced
Max Depth
46m
Type
Boat
Typical Visibility
38m
Conditions Summary
Best time today
6AM - 12PM
GREAT
Best day in forecast
Saturday
GREAT
2026-05-23
Community-reported visibility
n/a
Warnings for today
None
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Dive Conditions Forecast
6:00 am
Great
(9/10 Points)
Entry & Exit
GREAT
Surge
GREAT
Impact on Viz
GREAT
Wave Data
Site
6:00 am
0.1
m
Rating:
GREAT
Period:9s
Calm
Direction:SE (143°)
Wind Data
Local
6:00 am
13
km/h
Rating:
GOOD
Type:cross shore
Direction:NNE (32°)
Primary Swell Data
Offshore
6:00 am
0.7
m
Rating:
GREAT
Period:9s
Direction:SE (143°)
Secondary Swell Data
Offshore
6:00 am
0.7
m
Period:12s
Direction:SE (143°)
Wind Waves
Offshore
6:00 am
0.2
m
Period:2s
Direction:ENE (66°)
Ocean Current
Offshore
6:00 am
4
km/h
Strength:Very Strong
Flowing:E (99°)
Tide Information
6:00 am
0.2
m
Rating:
GREAT
Type:Falling
Low Tide
0.1 m
12:54 am
High Tide
0.2 m
5:14 am
Low Tide
-0.1 m
10:40 am
High Tide
0.7 m
6:25 pm