

Best for beginner divers, 8-12m, shore entry, mild current.
Keauhou Bay in Kona offers a versatile marine environment featuring a combination of reef, artificial reef, and drift diving. With depths ranging from 8 to 12 metres and an average of 10 metres, the site is well-suited for beginners. Divers and snorkellers can access the water via a shore entry. Conditions are generally favourable, with mild currents and visibility between 15 and 30 metres. Water temperatures remain consistent throughout the year, ranging from 25C to 28C. The site supports night diving and provides amenities including parking, toilets, showers, and access to guided tours or boat charters. Be aware of boat traffic and surf when planning your visit.
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The manta rays are attracted to the area by plankton that gathers around floodlights used by local resorts and tour operators.
Many tour operators offer nightly snorkel tours departing around sunset. Swimming from shore is prohibited due to high volume of evening boat traffic and poorly lit rocky shoreline.
Recorded at this site
Depth
8-12m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
25-28°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners with an average depth of 10 metres and mild currents.
The depth at this site ranges from 8 to 12 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres.
Yes, Keauhou Bay offers shore entry for both divers and snorkellers.
Yes, the site is suitable for both diving and snorkelling, with a snorkel rating of 4 out of 5.
Divers and snorkellers should remain cautious of boat traffic and surf conditions.
Diving at Keauhou Bay in Kailua-Kona requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Keauhou Bay in Kailua-Kona. Water temperatures range from 25°C to 28°C.
Keauhou Bay in Kailua-Kona typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Keauhou Bay in Kailua-Kona typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.