

Best for beginner divers, 5-12m, boat entry, mild current.
Garden Eel Cove is a reef dive site located 500 metres off the coast of Kona. The site features an average depth of 10 metres, with a total depth range between 5 and 12 metres. Access is by boat only, and the site is suitable for beginners. Divers can expect mild currents and visibility ranging from 15 to 30 metres. Water temperatures remain consistent throughout the year, typically between 25 and 28 degrees Celsius. The site is also known for night diving opportunities. Hazards to be aware of include boat traffic, entanglement risks, sharks, strong currents, and surf conditions.
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Maintain position during manta encounters and let them approach you.
Boat access only from Honokohau Harbor.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-12m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
25-28°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Jun, Jul, Aug
Yes, the site is rated as suitable for beginner divers.
The site has an average depth of 10 metres, with a total depth range of 5 to 12 metres.
Access to Garden Eel Cove is by boat only.
Divers should be aware of boat traffic, entanglement, sharks, strong currents, and surf.
Yes, night diving is permitted at Garden Eel Cove.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Garden Eel Cove in Kailua-Kona. Water temperatures range from 25°C to 28°C.
The best months to visit Garden Eel Cove in Kailua-Kona are June, July, and August. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Garden Eel Cove in Kailua-Kona typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Garden Eel Cove in Kailua-Kona typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.