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Pauwela Point
Pauwela Point is a 4.5-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Maui, Hawaiian Islands which is accessible from shore based on 2 ratings.
Max depth 50 ftShore entry
Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Haiku-Pauwela
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Nearby areasWailea-Makena20Lahaina14Kihei10Kapalua6Lanai City3Haiku-Pauwela2Kualapuu2Napili-Honokowai2
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Maliko Bay
Maliko Gulch is located on Maui's north shore. Just passed Hookipa beach park on the road to Hana you'll head down hill to the bridge that crosses Maliko stream. Immediately on the other side of the bridge turn right and follow the road beside the stream and under the bridge. You can dive either side of Maliko but the steam ship anchors and most interesting swim throughs are on the right (East) side of the bay. There is a small wall at the end end of the east finger. At its base and 10 meters north are the 2 steam ship anchors. The hard corals at Maliko bay are healthy and the topography is interesting. If you continue around and to the east you'll find 3 deep ravines in the cliff side and any of them lead south west back into the bay. Going this far requires good air consumption a hot fill and a long surface swim. Turtles are common here but shy. They see few divers here on the wilder side of Maui. This is a good place to spot Devil Scorpion Fish, Spiny Lobsters, Ridge Back Slipper Lobsters. Lots of little caves hide surprises such as large Conger eels and Spanish dancers. Some of the caves are large enough to enter but use caution. They are sometimes less easy to get out of.
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Haiku-Pauwela diving guide
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Where can I shore dive in Haiku-Pauwela?
Pauwela Point and Maliko Bay are the top-rated sites you can enter from shore.