

Best for intermediate divers, 3-18m, shore entry, mild current.
La'aloa in Kona offers a diverse underwater landscape featuring a reef, wall, drop-off, and artificial reef structures. A notable feature is a lava tube containing skylights. Divers can expect depths between 3 and 18 metres with visibility ranging from 10 to 30 metres. Entry is via a shore path located south of Magic Sands Beach. Marine life frequently recorded here includes Green Sea Turtles, Painted Morays, and Slate Pencil Urchins, alongside various butterflyfish, wrasses, and surgeonfish. Conditions include mild currents, though divers should be aware of potential hazards such as boat traffic, jellyfish, rip currents, sharp coral, strong currents, surf, and surge.
19.59550, -155.97220
Scuba divers usually enter the water in the small cove just south of the park's oceanfront parking lot.
Shore dive at Mile Marker 4, entering the water in the small cove just south of the La'aloa Bay Beach Park oceanfront parking lot.
Recorded at this site
Depth
3-18m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
24-27°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Divers regularly encounter Green Sea Turtles, Painted Morays, and Slate Pencil Urchins. Other species recorded include Pacific Trumpetfish, African Clown Wrasse, Wedgetail Triggerfish, and various butterflyfish and surgeonfish.
La'aloa is rated for intermediate divers due to the presence of hazards such as surf, surge, and strong currents.
The site features depths ranging from 3 to 18 metres.
Access to the site is via a shore entry point located south of Magic Sands Beach.
Yes, La'aloa is suitable for snorkelling and holds a rating of 4 out of 5.
Diving at La'aloa in Kailua-Kona requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at La'aloa in Kailua-Kona. Water temperatures range from 24°C to 27°C.
Divers at La'aloa in Kailua-Kona should be aware of jellyfish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
La'aloa in Kailua-Kona typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at La'aloa in Kailua-Kona typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.