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Edge of the World

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4.2 12 especies 27 colaboradores

Year-round diving at Edge of the World in Molokini Shoal Marine Life Conservation District, Hawaii. Protected waters with diverse marine life and no coral stress.

⭐ Best for beginners.

🐢 MPA · Molokini Shoal Marine Life Con… updated 4 months ago
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Dificultad
beginner
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Todo el año
Vida marina
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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
12.2 kn
Olas
1.56 m
Agua
28.1°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NNE (26%)
Now: E (80°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.66m

Próxima: Baja a las 01:00 (+0.39m)

+0.9 m+0.3 m
▼ 01:00 · +0.39m ▲ 11:00 · +0.81m ▼ 20:00 · +0.43m ▲ 23:00 · +0.45m Ahora +0.4m
Vie 18Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24
UV8.6 · very high Aire PM2.55 · good 06:14 18:26
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-18 12 1.58 9 0mm
09-19 10.7 1.7 8 0mm
09-20 12.8 1.62 9 0mm
09-21 9.3 1.52 9 0mm
09-22 9.3 1.68 8 0mm
09-23 7.9 1.68 8 6mm
09-24 16.4 1.42 8 8mm

About this spot

Edge of the World sits within Molokini Shoal Marine Life Conservation District, a protected area off Maui's coast. The site draws divers year-round thanks to Hawaii's stable tropical climate and reliable conditions. The conservation district status means the marine environment stays healthy—recent surveys show no coral bleaching stress, a sign of thriving reef systems. The spot has logged 12 documented species observations, giving you a solid sense of what to expect underwater. Local community videos (3 available) offer firsthand looks at conditions and marine life behavior, helpful for planning your dive. Because this area is a marine life conservation district, follow all local regulations and respect closed zones. Check current access rules and any permit requirements before heading out. The protected status keeps the reef in good shape, so you'll be diving a healthy ecosystem.

📖 Guía: Buceo en Estados Unidos: 87 Sitios desde Manantiales hasta el Océano Abierto

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Vida marina

Tortuga verde

Tipos de buceo

Arrecife

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type A/B · 120V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 12666km · ~2913kg · €52

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to dive Edge of the World?

Edge of the World is dived year-round. Hawaii's tropical climate keeps water conditions stable throughout the year, so pick your dates based on your schedule rather than seasonal constraints.

What depth and difficulty should I expect?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings are not documented for this site. Contact local dive operators or check community forums for current conditions and recommendations before your dive.

What marine life will I see?

The site has 12 recorded species observations. Reef fish, eels, and other tropical marine life typical of Molokini Shoal are expected. Watch community videos for recent sightings and behavior.

Are there access restrictions or permits needed?

Edge of the World lies within Molokini Shoal Marine Life Conservation District. You must follow all conservation district rules, which may include permit requirements or restricted zones. Confirm current regulations with local authorities or your dive operator before diving.

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

212 registros · 32 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Megaptera novaeangliae

Humpback whale
Mammalia · Balaenopteridae
OBIS
Última observación:
6 may 2026
×38registros

Heterocentrotus mamillatus

Echinoidea · Echinometridae
GBIF
Última observación:
24 ene 2026
×2registros

Samla bicolor

Gastropoda · Samlidae
GBIF
Última observación:
24 ene 2026
×1registros

Echinometra mathaei

Echinoidea · Echinometridae
GBIF
Última observación:
22 ene 2026
×4registros

Cellana exarata

Gastropoda · Nacellidae
GBIF
Última observación:
22 ene 2026
×1registros

Calappa gallus

Malacostraca · Calappidae
GBIF
Última observación:
18 ene 2026
×1registros

Pocillopora grandis

Anthozoa · Pocilloporidae
GBIF
Última observación:
17 ene 2026
×1registros

Calcinus laevimanus

Malacostraca · Diogenidae
GBIF
Última observación:
7 ene 2026
×2registros

Periglypta reticulata

Bivalvia · Veneridae
GBIF
Última observación:
5 ene 2026
×1registros

Lobactis scutaria

Anthozoa · Fungiidae
GBIF
Última observación:
5 ene 2026
×1registros

Grapsus tenuicrustatus

Malacostraca · Grapsidae
GBIF
Última observación:
4 ene 2026
×4registros

Actinopyga varians

Holothuroidea · Holothuriidae
GBIF
Última observación:
4 ene 2026
×2registros

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

The Flip Side Margaux and Kassidy

USA Diving

Diving On the Far Side of the World: Journey into the Depths of the Deep Blue

A Shot & A Story

The Most DANGEROUS Dive Site on Earth | Diving Gone Wrong

Scary Interesting
💬 3 top comments
  • To anyone wondering, that wheezing sound is just his regulator squeaking. They do that sometimes. He wasn't struggling or panicking or wheezing until he looked at his gauge and saw how deep he was. When you're in deep water like that, you can't tell how fast you're sinking at all. It can feel like you're sitting still, but you could be plummeting. Always keep track of your depth.

    @factorem9327 · 👍 17000
  • The moment the camera shifts from Yuri’s struggle to suddenly being on the surface is one of the eeriest things I have ever seen.

    @cruelseason · 👍 2900
  • Underwater photographer here. The cap Yuri puts on his camera is a colour filter that helps offset the intense blue of underwater shots. The warmth of his filter is usually only for very deep filming - suggesting he always intended to go deep.

    @emit5586 · 👍 1600

Local knowledge

OpenStreetMap Notes
  • "is this like a putting green? i cant really tell. it has a big tent on it though so i am not sure"

    maddog107 · 2025-12-16
  • "is this actually tourist lodging like the nearby hotels, or would it be better tagged as building=apartments?"

    freebeer · 2023-09-23
wind peaks Jun-May-Jul, calmest Oct-Dec-Jan, dry Jan-Dec.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Mar (100/100) Worst: Jan (0/100) Now: Sep (87/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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