Oahu - Open Water/Rescue Dive Sites?

[ddowling]

Greetings,

Coming to visit Oahu in late April.

I'm a PADI instructor and looking for some suggestions on shore entry sites to do an open water course for my girlfriend and a rescue course for my friend who lives on the island.

Browsing some of the threads it seems like Kahe Beach Park is a good recommendation. Any other ideas?

Cheers,
David

 

[scottitheduck]

Easiest one on the island...... good amount of life to see and shallow sites too. Just watch the surf. If you catch a day where the surf is down on the North Shore that would rock too. Sharks Cove is perfect..... plenty of sand and good depths for OW 1 and 2 (30 to 38 feet).

G

 

[Jocull]

Pt. Panic/Kakaako park is a good shore entry equipped with cement steps. Magic island is where I received my instruction. It has a nice sheltered cove which only gets to about 5 feet (good for clearing mask and familiarization). I have several friends who also do instruction. If you would like more info before you get here hit me up with a PM and I can help you out.

 

[justleesa]

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[bigblue_hi]

Three Tables is nice because it's gets fairly deep quick, and you don't have to carry your gear far from the car

 

[gunslinger808]

Kaimana beach on the south shore is a real easy entry. But it is a busy area with stand up paddle boards and kayaks. Make sure you bring the dive flag. On the north shore I suggest 3 tables or Sharks cove. Kahe aka Electric beach is also good as long as the surf is not more that 3 ft max.

Be safe