

Best for intermediate divers, 11-12m, boat entry, mild current.
Pipe Dreams is an artificial reef site located in Kona, United States. This boat-accessible dive features an average depth of 11 metres, with a total depth range of 11 to 12 metres. Divers can expect mild currents, though strong currents are a potential hazard. Visibility at the site typically ranges from 10 to 30 metres. Marine life recorded at the site includes common sightings of wrasses and crabs, alongside hermit crabs. Less frequently observed species include yellow tang, banded coral shrimp, groupers, speckled butterflyfish, Pacific trumpetfish, African clown wrasse, raccoon butterflyfish, slate pencil urchin, Pacific bullethead parrotfish, forcepsfish, and Hawaiian convict surgeonfish. The site is suitable for intermediate divers.
19.72618, -156.06130
Deploy delayed surface marker buoys early in the dive as boat pickup occurs in open water without fixed reference points.
Located several kilometres offshore from the Kona Coast, accessible by boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
11-12m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
25-27°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar
Divers commonly encounter wrasses, crabs, and hermit crabs. Other species recorded at the site include yellow tang, banded coral shrimp, groupers, various butterflyfish, Pacific trumpetfish, slate pencil urchins, and surgeonfish.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the potential for strong currents.
The site has an average depth of 11 metres, with a total depth range between 11 and 12 metres.
Pipe Dreams requires boat access.
The site is classified as a dive site with an average depth of 11 metres, which may be deep for casual snorkelling.
Diving at Pipe Dreams in Kona requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Pipe Dreams in Kona. Water temperatures range from 25°C to 27°C.
The best months to visit Pipe Dreams in Kona are January, February, and March. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Pipe Dreams in Kona typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Pipe Dreams in Kona typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.