General Stores
Kauai · United States
A shallow reef named for the jumbled basalt blocks that resemble a general store's crowded shelves, this accessible site off the east coast near Kapaa is one of Kauai's best turtle cleaning stations. Hawaiian green turtles queue at coral heads while cleaner fish service their shells and skin, and the complex structure supports a dense population of day octopus and reef fish that make it an outstanding wide-angle photography site. Gentle currents and consistent 15 to 25 metre visibility make it suitable for all certification levels.
Conditions
Depth
8 to 18 m
Good for beginners
Current
Usually still
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
20 to 30 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
22 to 28°C
shorty
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
| Vis (m) | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 12 |
| Current | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle |
Your chances of seeing each animal
Hawaiian green sea turtle
Last confirmed Jul 6, 2026 · 504 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Brown Anole
Last confirmed Jul 7, 2026 · 334 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Red-Crested Cardinal
Last confirmed Jul 7, 2026 · 271 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Red Junglefowl
Last confirmed Jul 7, 2026 · 268 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Day octopus
Last confirmed May 21, 2025 · 4 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Yellow tang
Last confirmed Mar 6, 2026 · 2 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Spotted eagle ray
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Gear