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Sheraton Caverns — dive & snorkel conditions

Kauaʻi, Hawaii, US · 21.8735, -159.4663 · times in Pacific/Honolulu

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Now

Rating
fair (score 38/100, confidence 0.42)
Visibility
26 ft (7.9 m), satellite estimate
Swell
1 ft at 9 s from 135°
Wind
5 kt, gusts 7 kt, from 25°
Tide
low, 0.4 ft above MLLW
Water temperature
—
Why
26-ish ft of visibility — borderline. No major hazards detected.

Forecast (3-hour periods)

2026-10-06
Time (local)RatingScore /100VisibilitySwellWindTide (MLLW)ConfidenceWhy
–08:00fair3826 ft1 ft @ 9 s from 135°5 kt (gust 7 kt) from 25°low 0.4 ft0.4226 ft, workable — making this one a stretch. No major hazards detected.
–11:00excellent9375 ft1 ft @ 9 s from 135°4 kt (gust 5 kt) from 60°rising 1.19 ft0.42Prime day — about as good as it gets here. Essentially flat. 75 ft of gin-clear water. No major hazards detected.
–14:00excellent9385 ft1 ft @ 9 s from 135°4 kt (gust 4 kt) from 119°rising 1.9 ft0.42About as clean as this spot ever runs. 85-ft visibility. No major hazards detected.
–17:00great6048 ft1 ft @ 9 s from 175°3 kt (gust 3 kt) from 120°falling 1.41 ft0.42Today's a good one. Clear enough — about 48 ft. No major hazards detected.
–20:00fair3425 ft0.9 ft @ 8 s from 175°3 kt (gust 4 kt) from 76°falling 0.65 ft0.4225 ft, workable — making this one a stretch. No major hazards detected.
–23:00good5530 ft0.9 ft @ 8 s from 175°3 kt (gust 4 kt) from 60°rising 0.61 ft0.42Go-able, just not perfect. No major hazards detected.
–02:00good5530 ft0.9 ft @ 8 s from 175°3 kt (gust 3 kt) from 42°rising 1.14 ft0.42Window's narrow but it's there. No major hazards detected.
2026-10-07
Time (local)RatingScore /100VisibilitySwellWindTide (MLLW)ConfidenceWhy
–05:00fair3624 ft1 ft @ 13 s from 175°3 kt (gust 3 kt) from 27°falling 1.02 ft0.4224-ish ft of visibility — borderline. No major hazards detected.
–08:00fair3624 ft1 ft @ 16 s from 185°2 kt (gust 3 kt) from 23°falling 0.5 ft0.42Marginal. You'd want to know this spot before going. No major hazards detected.
–11:00excellent9673 ft1 ft @ 15 s from 185°3 kt (gust 4 kt) from 139°rising 0.95 ft0.42Prime day — about as good as it gets here. 73 ft of gin-clear water. Barely a ripple. No major hazards detected.
–14:00excellent9677 ft1 ft @ 15 s from 185°6 kt (gust 6 kt) from 188°rising 1.64 ft0.42Prime day — about as good as it gets here. Knee-high mush at best. Light-moderate wind out of the S. No major hazards detected.
–17:00great7154 ft1 ft @ 15 s from 185°6 kt (gust 6 kt) from 193°falling 1.45 ft0.42Stacked in your favor. You can see forever — 54+ ft, and 1.0 ft of S groundswell. No major hazards detected.
–20:00fair3324 ft1.1 ft @ 15 s from 175°3 kt (gust 4 kt) from 219°falling 0.66 ft0.42Marginal. You'd want to know this spot before going. No major hazards detected.
–23:00good5729 ft1.1 ft @ 15 s from 175°1 kt (gust 2 kt) from 219°rising 0.54 ft0.42Go-able, just not perfect. No major hazards detected.
–02:00good5729 ft1.2 ft @ 15 s from 175°2 kt (gust 3 kt) from 211°rising 1.19 ft0.42Window's narrow but it's there. No major hazards detected.
2026-10-08
Time (local)RatingScore /100VisibilitySwellWindTide (MLLW)ConfidenceWhy
–05:00fair3324 ft1.2 ft @ 16 s from 175°1 kt (gust 2 kt) from 232°falling 1.35 ft0.4224 ft, workable — making this one a stretch. No major hazards detected.
–08:00fair2824 ft1.3 ft @ 16 s from 185°5 kt (gust 7 kt) from 198°falling 0.73 ft0.4224-ish ft of visibility — borderline. No major hazards detected.
–11:00excellent8660 ft1.3 ft @ 16 s from 185°6 kt (gust 9 kt) from 185°rising 0.75 ft0.42If you've been waiting, today's the day. You can see forever — 60+ ft, and mellow 1.3-ft swell from S. No major hazards detected.
–14:00excellent8665 ft1.3 ft @ 16 s from 185°6 kt (gust 9 kt) from 185°rising 1.39 ft0.42If you've been waiting, today's the day. You can see forever — 65+ ft. No major hazards detected.
–17:00good5548 ft1.4 ft @ 15 s from 185°6 kt (gust 9 kt) from 185°falling 1.43 ft0.42Clear enough — about 48 ft — but you can work around it. No major hazards detected.
–20:00fair2324 ft1.4 ft @ 15 s from 185°6 kt (gust 9 kt) from 185°falling 0.66 ft0.42Marginal. You'd want to know this spot before going. No major hazards detected.
–23:00good4229 ft1.4 ft @ 15 s from 185°6 kt (gust 9 kt) from 185°rising 0.43 ft0.42Window's narrow but it's there. No major hazards detected.
–02:00good4229 ft1.5 ft @ 15 s from 185°7 kt (gust 8 kt) from 199°rising 1.19 ft0.42Window's narrow but it's there. No major hazards detected.
2026-10-09
Time (local)RatingScore /100VisibilitySwellWindTide (MLLW)ConfidenceWhy
–05:00fair2223 ft1.5 ft @ 15 s from 185°7 kt (gust 8 kt) from 206°falling 1.69 ft0.42Marginal. You'd want to know this spot before going. No major hazards detected.
–08:00fair2723 ft1.5 ft @ 14 s from 185°7 kt (gust 8 kt) from 206°falling 1.01 ft0.42Marginal. You'd want to know this spot before going. No major hazards detected.
–11:00excellent8671 ft1.5 ft @ 14 s from 185°7 kt (gust 8 kt) from 206°rising 0.6 ft0.42Drop everything; this is the window. Mellow 1.5-ft swell from S — plus 7 kt of wind, nothing dramatic. No major hazards detected.
–14:00excellent8681 ft1.6 ft @ 14 s from 185°7 kt (gust 8 kt) from 206°rising 1.16 ft0.42Drop everything; this is the window. 7 kt of wind, nothing dramatic — plus viz pops at 81 ft. No major hazards detected.
–17:00great7256 ft1.6 ft @ 17 s from 185°7 kt (gust 8 kt) from 206°falling 1.38 ft0.42Solid window today. 56 ft of gin-clear water. No major hazards detected.
–20:00fair3223 ft1.6 ft @ 17 s from 185°7 kt (gust 8 kt) from 206°falling 0.65 ft0.42Marginal. You'd want to know this spot before going. No major hazards detected.
–23:00good5328 ft1.6 ft @ 16 s from 185°7 kt (gust 8 kt) from 206°rising 0.3 ft0.4228-ish ft of visibility — but you can work around it. No major hazards detected.
–02:00good5628 ft1.6 ft @ 16 s from 185°6 kt (gust 6 kt) from 202°rising 1.13 ft0.42Decent 28-ft viz — but you can work around it. No major hazards detected.
2026-10-10
Time (local)RatingScore /100VisibilitySwellWindTide (MLLW)ConfidenceWhy
–05:00good4727 ft1.6 ft @ 16 s from 185°5 kt (gust 6 kt) from 200°high 1.95 ft0.42Window's narrow but it's there. No major hazards detected.
–08:00fair3523 ft1.7 ft @ 19 s from 185°5 kt (gust 6 kt) from 200°falling 1.29 ft0.42Not bad — 23 ft. Only worth it if you really know this spot. No major hazards detected.
–11:00excellent8461 ft1.6 ft @ 21 s from 185°5 kt (gust 6 kt) from 200°low 0.57 ft0.42About as clean as this spot ever runs. 61-ft visibility. No major hazards detected.
–14:00excellent9680 ft1.6 ft @ 21 s from 185°5 kt (gust 6 kt) from 200°rising 0.97 ft0.42About as clean as this spot ever runs. 80-ft visibility, though mellow 1.6-ft swell from S. No major hazards detected.
–17:00excellent8965 ft1.6 ft @ 20 s from 185°5 kt (gust 6 kt) from 200°high 1.3 ft0.42If you've been waiting, today's the day. Mellow 1.6-ft swell from S, and wind is asleep. No major hazards detected.
–20:00fair3523 ft1.6 ft @ 19 s from 185°5 kt (gust 6 kt) from 200°falling 0.63 ft0.42Decent 23-ft viz. Locals-only kind of day. No major hazards detected.
–23:00good4025 ft1.6 ft @ 19 s from 185°5 kt (gust 6 kt) from 200°low 0.17 ft0.42Window's narrow but it's there. No major hazards detected.
–02:00good5628 ft1.6 ft @ 19 s from 185°4 kt (gust 6 kt) from 182°rising 1.03 ft0.42Window's narrow but it's there. No major hazards detected.
2026-10-11
Time (local)RatingScore /100VisibilitySwellWindTide (MLLW)ConfidenceWhy
–05:00good5328 ft1.6 ft @ 18 s from 185°4 kt (gust 6 kt) from 173°rising 1.89 ft0.4228-ish ft of visibility. Still diveable if you're flexible. No major hazards detected.
–08:00fair3223 ft1.6 ft @ 18 s from 185°4 kt (gust 6 kt) from 173°falling 1.54 ft0.42Decent 23-ft viz. Locals-only kind of day. No major hazards detected.
–11:00great7055 ft1.6 ft @ 18 s from 185°4 kt (gust 6 kt) from 173°falling 0.83 ft0.42Stacked in your favor. You can see forever — 55+ ft. No major hazards detected.
–14:00excellent9376 ft1.5 ft @ 17 s from 185°4 kt (gust 6 kt) from 173°rising 0.84 ft0.42Drop everything; this is the window. Mellow 1.5-ft swell from S — plus viz pops at 76 ft. No major hazards detected.
–17:00excellent8663 ft1.5 ft @ 17 s from 185°4 kt (gust 6 kt) from 173°high 1.19 ft0.42Drop everything; this is the window. Light S breeze — plus viz pops at 63 ft. No major hazards detected.
–20:00fair3223 ft1.5 ft @ 17 s from 185°4 kt (gust 6 kt) from 173°falling 0.62 ft0.4223 ft, workable — making this one a stretch. No major hazards detected.
–23:00fair3725 ft1.5 ft @ 17 s from 185°4 kt (gust 6 kt) from 173°low 0.05 ft0.42Marginal. You'd want to know this spot before going. No major hazards detected.
–02:00good5429 ft1.5 ft @ 16 s from 185°5 kt (gust 8 kt) from 72°rising 0.9 ft0.42Window's narrow but it's there. No major hazards detected.
2026-10-12
Time (local)RatingScore /100VisibilitySwellWindTide (MLLW)ConfidenceWhy
–05:00good5429 ft1.4 ft @ 16 s from 185°5 kt (gust 9 kt) from 43°rising 1.76 ft0.42Decent 29-ft viz — but you can work around it. No major hazards detected.
–08:00fair3223 ft1.4 ft @ 16 s from 185°5 kt (gust 9 kt) from 43°falling 1.74 ft0.42Marginal. You'd want to know this spot before going. No major hazards detected.
–11:00great6552 ft1.4 ft @ 16 s from 185°5 kt (gust 9 kt) from 43°falling 1.07 ft0.42Stacked in your favor. You can see forever — 52+ ft. No major hazards detected.
–14:00excellent8178 ft— @ — from —5 kt (gust 9 kt) from 43°rising 0.75 ft0.36Drop everything; this is the window. Viz pops at 78 ft. No major hazards detected.
–17:00great7465 ft— @ — from —5 kt (gust 9 kt) from 43°high 1 ft0.36Today's a good one. Viz pops at 65 ft. No major hazards detected.
–20:00fair2326 ft— @ — from —5 kt (gust 9 kt) from 43°falling 0.61 ft0.36Decent 26-ft viz. Locals-only kind of day. No major hazards detected.
–23:00fair2928 ft— @ — from —5 kt (gust 9 kt) from 43°low 0.12 ft0.36Not bad — 28 ft. Only worth it if you really know this spot. No major hazards detected.
–02:00good4431 ft— @ — from —5 kt (gust 8 kt) from 77°rising 0.78 ft0.36Clean water, 31-ish feet — but you can work around it. No major hazards detected.

Tide events (feet above MLLW)