Kaiwi Channel

Kaiwi Channel is one of the water channels of Oahu, Hawaii. The channel is also called Moloka'I Channel. This channel separates the islands of Oahu and Moloka'I hence the second name. The channel is 26 miles in width with a maximum depth of 2300 feet. Near shore there are a few dive locations, but the channel can be busy with boats and currents, so it is not the greatest for underwater exploration. The middle of the channel is of course deeper thus diving is not possible.

Most use the channel for paddleboarding and outrigger canoe paddling. A contest is held each year for this exercise. At other times of the year one can just traverse the channel to enjoy the sights and sounds. By boat one can go from one island to another through the channel and see whales, dolphins, and other marine creatures.

There are quite a few channels in Oahu like the Ka'ie'ie Waho that separates the islands of Oahu and Kaua'i. The width of this channel is 72 miles. It just happens that Molokai Channel is well known for its contests with old sports thus making it interesting to visit or traverse by boat.