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Turtle Heaven

Hawaii, United States
Depth
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98ft
Visibility
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49ft - 148ft
Entry
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shore
Experience Level
Experienced

About Turtle Heaven

This site is half the distance from Turtle Street and is inshore. The reef peaks at 10 feet below the surface and, because of seismic activity during its formation, has a valley below it that drops to a depth of 100 feet. The wall is on a vertical drop and it has a partner another 100 yards inshore. The main focus of the site is along a 200 yard section of the seaward side of the wall and its top has a wide variety of fish, corals, overhangs and arches. Small pukas are found through the side of the wall leading to Turtle Street. The characteristic valley is called the Haleiwa Trench. Another attraction is a substantial coral mound, 20 yards off the wall, which seems to be a remnant of the original structure. The pinnacle of this mound is 100 feet wide and stops 35 feet below the surface. About a dozen turtles sit on the mound and are at ease with visiting divers.

Turtle Heaven Dive Info: Key Characteristics and Details

Unit Settings

Terrain and Features: Other
Entry Type:Shore
Max Depth:30m
Visibility Range:15m - 45m
Experience Level:Experienced
Best Gas:21% - 35% O2

Marine Life

  • Coral
  • None
  • Tropical Fish
  • Turtles

Weather Conditions

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Dive Site Hazards

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