| Three Tables Beach is a snorkeling, scuba diving, | | | | however, is best achieved outside the tables. If |
| and swimming spot that is particularly beautiful | | | | you want to explore the reef's gorgeous |
| during summer months when the ocean is calm | | | | canyons, lava tubes, ledges, sea arches, and more |
| and there are no high surfs. During the said time | | | | deep sea marine life, drop to 25 feet up to 50 |
| of the year, the reef's underwater beauty can | | | | feet. |
| then be explored. | | | | For non-divers, there are tide pools near the |
| Three Tables Beach is flanked by Shark's Cove to | | | | beach that are great for swimming. When waves |
| the west and by Waimea Bay to the east in | | | | are small, you can also join occasional surfers get |
| North Shore Oahu. A fine sand shore marks as | | | | some fun at the surfing spot known as Rubber |
| entry to the reef, which makes it easier and | | | | Duckies, which is located to the right of the last |
| quicker to access than its neighboring Shark's | | | | table. |
| Cove. However, Three Tables has less abundance | | | | Swimming, snorkeling, and diving should be done |
| of fishes than Shark's Cove. But if you are looking | | | | only when ocean water is calm. This usually |
| for some of the best corals in Oahu, you can find | | | | happens in summer, from May to October. Three |
| it at Three Tables. Some corals even give off | | | | Tables is home to varied underwater creatures |
| give off interesting bright green and blue colors! | | | | including eels, parrotfish, octopus, rays, turtles, and |
| Three Tables took its name from the three large | | | | unicorn fish. Whether you're snorkeling and scuba |
| reefs wash rocks whose flat surfaces are quite | | | | diving, don't disturb the marine life; you're in a |
| visible during low tide. The rocks are | | | | marine sanctuary. |
| approximately 40 feet away from the shore. The | | | | Services and amenities: showers, picnic tables, |
| table structures extend from the ocean floor to | | | | shades, limited parking, no lifeguards |
| about a foot above the sea level. On the right | | | | 5 Unique Things about Three Tables: |
| side of the tables, divers will be treated to an | | | | - Three Tables has three lava rock outcroppings |
| amazing lava tube system. To the left, there's a | | | | that look like flat rounded tables from offshore. |
| wall with a few coral rock formations and | | | | - The reef is protected by the Pupukea Marine |
| boulders. | | | | Conservation Zone. |
| With a depth of 20-45 feet and visibility of 50-100 | | | | - The reef features a swim through between |
| feet, Three Tables is one of the best spots in the | | | | tables. |
| island to snorkel or scuba dive. Snorkeling is best | | | | - Three Tables has green- and blue-colored corals. |
| around and between the tables; water depth | | | | - Three Tables Beach is a summer snorkeling |
| there just ranges around 2 - 6 feet. Experiencing | | | | spot. |
| the rich sea life that Three Tables offer, | | | | |