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Kahala Barge
Deep Maunalua Bay barge wreck with sharks, rays, and turtles.
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Most divers visit Kahala Barge on Oahu south-shore wreck charters operating out of the Honolulu or Hawaii Kai area.
Boat-only Oahu wreck dive in about 29 metres of water, with current-sensitive conditions, deeper-profile planning, and optional penetration for experienced divers.
About Kahala Barge
Kahala Barge is one of the larger Maunalua Bay wreck dives, an upright retired barge sitting offshore in deeper water with a split midsection, wheelhouse, and multiple openings for trained divers to inspect from outside or penetrate conservatively. It is dived for wreck structure, schooling fish, turtles, rays, and regular shark encounters, making it a classic Oahu south-shore wreck for divers comfortable at deeper recreational depths.
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Research Estimate At Kahala Barge
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessChallenging entry effort
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Where Is Kahala Barge?
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Kahala Barge Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
28m - 29m
Depth Note
Approximate depth of 28 m (90 ft).
Best Season
Year-round when south-shore sea conditions are settled enough for Maunalua Bay wreck charters.
Typical Conditions
Good visibility is reported, attributed to currents.
Safety & Access At Kahala Barge
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong current
Safety Notes
Currents are present; plan for current conditions and dive within certification limits at this depth.
Access Restrictions
Kahala Barge is reached by charter boat and is best suited to certified divers comfortable with deeper wreck profiles and current-aware descents or ascents.
Legal Notes
Treat the barge as a no-take wreck habitat, leave structure and marine life undisturbed, and follow local charter and Hawaii boating rules around moorings and safe ascent procedures.
Local Intel For Kahala Barge
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
A wreck dive on a fully intact, upright 60 m barge at about 28 m, with multiple access points.
Freedive
Kahala Barge is not a practical freedive target for most visitors because the wreck sits near the edge of normal recreational scuba depth and is usually planned as a dedicated wreck dive.
Snorkel
Kahala Barge is not a snorkel site because the wreck lies well below the surface and is accessed as a deeper boat dive.
Kahala Barge Dive Conditions Planner
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Wildlife at Kahala Barge
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Recent Logged Visits At Kahala Barge
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Avg. Visibility20m
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Kahala Barge Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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Kahala Barge Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
www.oahuscubadiving.com · Operator
Operator trip report confirming strong visibility and manageable current on the main barge.
www.reefpirates.com · Operator
Local operator depth, wildlife, penetration, and drift context for Kahala Barge.
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