Operator deep specialty course page that includes Split Rock on a boat charter.
Expert Oahu wall-and-drift dive with deep ledges and reef life.
Expert Oahu wall-and-drift dive with deep ledges and reef life.
Split Rock is a boat-access deep wall and drift dive on Oahu, named for the split boulder at one of the ledges. The site suits trained divers and rewards careful buoyancy along the wall. Plan for an open-ocean profile, a deep briefing, and a run that favors experienced teams comfortable with current, spacing, navigation, and controlled ascent on a long ledge line.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
36.6m - 48.8m
Depth Note
Depth given as 120–160 ft; wall described from 110–130 ft dropping to 135–160 ft.
Typical Conditions
Drift dive along a deep wall with ledges.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Expert site requiring deep training, specialized equipment, and drift awareness.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; not suitable for shore entry or casual beginner diving.
Legal Notes
No spot-specific legal restriction is indicated; follow standard charter and ocean-safety rules.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Deep wall drift dive generally suited to expert divers with deep training and specialized equipment.
Freediving
Not a practical freedive target; the deep wall and drift profile suit scuba better.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkeling-focused site; the depth and drift profile favor scuba.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
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Operator deep specialty course page that includes Split Rock on a boat charter.
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