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Reviewer |
Site Condition |
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| Name: | Bill Stohler | Entry: | 
4.00
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| Email: | Click Here | Bottom: |
4.00
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| City: | Honolulu | Reef: | 
3.00
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| State: | HI | Animal: |
3.00
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| Country: | USA | Plant: | 
1.00
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| Diving: | 20 years | Facilities: |
4.00
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| Dives: | 2480 | Solitude: |
4.00
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| Roads: | 
5.00
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Evaluation |
*Average: | 
3.25 |
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| Firehouse is one of three sites most commonly dived by locals in the summer time on Oahu's North Shore. It begins with a bouldery topography (watch for nudibranchs), then gives way to lava tubes (to the left) or a long ridge (to the right, in front of the Firehouse). Following the ridge, you end up in 78-80 feet, depending on the tide [be aware of current, which can get quite strong]. I've seen stingrays here periodically for years. The ridge is home to eels and, occasionally, turtles (honu). To the left is a great feature we call the Skylight. There is also a wall ~25 feet tall with an inland sand channel. This site takes many, many dives to adequately explore. When you're tired of Shark's Cove, check it out! | |||
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Enjoyment Level |
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| Snorkel: |
4.00
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| Beginner: |
3.00
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| Intermediate: |
4.00
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| Advanced: |
4.00
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| Night diving: |
5.00
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Seasonal Information |
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| Season: | Summer | ||
| Year: | 2008 | ||
| Visibility: |
4.00 |
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| Current: |
3.00
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| Surf: |
3.00 |
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