

Best for beginner divers, 8m, boat entry.
Sixth Hole is a reef dive site located in Kona, Hawaii. This site is accessible only by boat and maintains a consistent depth of 8 metres. Divers can expect excellent visibility of 30 metres and water temperatures ranging from 25C to 27C throughout the year. The reef supports a variety of marine life, including common sightings of spotted eagle rays, great barracuda, painted moray eels, and Hawaiian convict surgeonfish. Other species frequently encountered include lagoon triggerfish, moorish idols, and spotted boxfish. With its shallow, stable conditions, this site is well-suited for beginner divers looking to explore the local reef ecosystem.
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Bring a surface marker buoy as the reef's subtle topography makes diver location difficult for boat crews to spot from the surface.
Boat access is required for this site.
Recorded at this site
Depth
8m
Visibility
30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
25-27°C
Current
None
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Divers regularly encounter spotted eagle rays, great barracuda, and painted moray eels. Other common species include Hawaiian convict surgeonfish, lagoon triggerfish, moorish idols, and spotted boxfish.
Yes, Sixth Hole is rated as suitable for beginner divers.
The site has an average depth of 8 metres.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to access the site.
While the site is primarily used for diving at a depth of 8 metres, the shallow reef structure may be suitable for snorkelling depending on local conditions.
Diving at Sixth Hole in Big Island requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Sixth Hole in Big Island. Water temperatures range from 25°C to 27°C.
The best months to visit Sixth Hole in Big Island are May, June, July, August, and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Visibility at Sixth Hole in Big Island typically ranges from 30 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.