United States

Wailea

Wailea is a resort town on Maui’s south shore. It’s not a primary diving hub, and the city itself offers limited diving access. Nearby coastal areas along Maui provide a range of dive centers and reef sites accessible by boat or shore entry, with typical tropical reef fauna and clear visibility under favorable conditions. For divers, Wailea serves as a convenient base for day trips to nearby reefs, wrecks, and macro sites on Maui, and for freshwater options outside the immediate area you’d look to other parts of Hawaii. Overall, expect practical access to dive operations a short drive away, with ocean conditions driven by trades and seasonal patterns.

Essential information for traveling in United States

About United States

Sea
The Coastal Waters of Southeast Alaska and Brit...
Timezone
Pacific/Honolulu
Languages
EN
Demonym
American
Phone prefix
+1

Practicalities

Currency
USD
Plug type
Type A, Type B
Airports
MIA FLL MCO LAX SFO

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Wailea

Nearby Dive Sites (30)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Wailea

The best time to dive in Wailea

The best months to dive in Wailea are from July to September. Temperatures are confortable (26°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
23 °C
02 - Feb.
22 °C
03 - Mar.
23 °C
04 - Apr.
24 °C
05 - May
24 °C
06 - Jun.
25 °C
07 - Jul.
26 °C
08 - Aug.
26 °C
09 - Sept.
26 °C
10 - Oct.
26 °C
11 - Nov.
24 °C
12 - Dec.
24 °C

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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