Why Lu‘uLive is the best site for monitoring dive conditions across Oʻahu

How Lu‘uLive rates dive conditions

How Lu‘uLive turns wind, wave, and rain data into Good, Fair, and Poor diveability ratings for each spot—and what those ratings mean in the water.

Getting started with freediving: basic equipment and early skills

A beginner’s guide to freediving safety, essential equipment, and the foundational skills to practice before taking deeper dives.

Building for Hawai’i

How Lu‘uLive supports local communities, shares Hawai‘i’s ocean knowledge, and volunteers on ‘āina days to care for watersheds and coastlines.

GoPro Survives 5 Months Underwater for Viz Research

A GoPro anchored 35 feet down off East O‘ahu for more than five months came back working after a summer of storms, lens nearly clean.

October Newsletter

September at Lu‘uLive: New SurfCams at Publics and Ko Olina, new Learn articles, Blue Startups Demo Day, and a loʻi day at Ulupō Heiau.

Best websites to forecast dive conditions on Oahu

A ranked look at the top websites divers use to check ocean conditions on Oahu, from spot-level diveability ratings to surf reports, wind models, and raw buoy data.

Comparing ocean forecast apps for divers: Lu‘uLive vs. Surfline vs. Windy.com

Divers have historically relied on surf reports, mariner forecasts, or word of mouth. Here's how Lu‘uLive, Surfline, and Windy.com compare, and when each one is the right tool.

A diver’s guide to Hawaii’s nearshore marine life: Masters of the Hunt

How to spot Hawaii’s reef carnivores and where to find them, and which ones local fishermen target for a delicious meal.

A diver’s guide to Hawaii’s nearshore marine life: The Peaceful Plant-Eaters

How to spot Hawaii’s main reef grazers—Honu, Uhu, Kala, and Palani—what they do for the ecosystem, and which ones locals harvest for food.

A diver’s guide to Hawaii’s nearshore marine life: Uninvited Guests

How to spot Hawaii’s invasive reef fish—Taʻape, Toʻau, and Roi—understand their impact on native species, and why harvesting them helps protect the reef.