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Red Hill
South Maui drift dive with reefs and turtles.
Boat-led Pu'u Ola'i drift with coral gardens, mild current, and strong south-side visibility.
About Red Hill
Red Hill is a South Maui boat dive at Pu'u Ola'i with a shallow drift profile, lava-and-coral topography, and dependable reef-life sightings along the Makena Coast. It works best when you are comfortable staying with a drift and reading mild current rather than pushing for depth, and the boat plan matters because the site is usually run as a guided pickup-and-drift.
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Research Estimate At Red Hill
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentLight current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Red Hill?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Red Hill Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10.7m - 15.2m
Depth Note
A shallow drift dive along the Makena Coast, usually around 35-50 ft depending on drop-in point and how far the drift runs.
Best Season
Year-round, especially on calm south-side days.
Typical Conditions
Shallow drift dive over coral gardens and lava features, with mild current and strong south-side visibility.
Safety & Access At Red Hill
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat traffic
Safety Notes
Use a boat plan, stay with the drift, and keep an eye on pickup timing so the mild current does not turn into a longer swim back than planned.
Access Restrictions
Boat access is the normal plan; this is not a casual shore-diving target.
Legal Notes
Follow charter guidance and any local Makena access or anchoring rules before entry.
Local Intel For Red Hill
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A boat-led drift or moored dive where the main payoff is slow reef watching rather than depth.
Freediving
Not the best casual freedive target because the normal route is set up as a boat-supported drift dive.
Snorkeling
Snorkelers can enjoy the shallows in calm conditions, but the main route is built for scuba rather than a long surface swim.
Wildlife at Red Hill
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Red Hill
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Red Hill
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
