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Mahukona, Big Island: dive & snorkel conditions
Mahukona, Tuesday, November 3: visibility Fair, 8–15 ft (2.5–4.5 m), and Caution from shore (44/100) to dive or snorkel, best 06:00–18:00 HST.
Updated ; the forecast refreshes every 6 hours. Confidence 90%.
Open Mahukona in the appNo Hawaii DOH Brown Water Advisory near Mahukona today.
Today by how you get in
Shore
– Caution 44
Wind 20 kt
Best 06:00–18:00 HST
Nearshore reef
Kayak
✕ No-go 0
Offshore wind 21 kt — can blow a kayak out to sea
Blue water (300 ft+) 1.6 km out
Boat
– Caution 52
Wind 20 kt
Best 06:00–18:00 HST
Blue water (300 ft+) 1.6 km out
Next 7 days at Mahukona
| Day | Divability | Visibility | Wind | Swell | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – Caution 44 from shore | Fair 8–15 ft | 22 kt ENE | 4.9 ft @ 9s | 90% | |
| – Caution 40 from shore | Fair 8–15 ft | 19 kt ENE | 4.3 ft @ 8s | 90% | |
| – Caution 52 from shore | Good 15–25 ft | 19 kt ENE | 3.9 ft @ 9s | 86% | |
| – Caution 36 from shore | Good 15–25 ft | 21 kt ENE | 4.3 ft @ 10s | 81% | |
| – Caution 42 by boat | Good 15–25 ft | 23 kt ENE | 4.6 ft @ 8s | 74% | |
| – Caution 51 from shore | Good 15–25 ft | 21 kt ENE | 3.9 ft @ 8s | 68% | |
| – Caution 56 from shore | Good 15–25 ft | 20 kt ENE | 3.6 ft @ 8s | 61% |
About Mahukona
- Mahukona faces west (260°): swell from that side arrives head-on.
- Swim or kayak in from shore, or go by boat from Kawaihae Small Boat Harbor.
- Water 100 ft (30 m) deep starts about 0.6 km out.
- Blue water (300 ft / 100 m and deeper) is about 1.6 km out.
What spoils the visibility here
- South swells, mostly May to September, reach it.
- It is sheltered from the usual trade winds; Kona (southerly) winds and swells are its weak spot.
- Heavy rain sends brown runoff into the water for a few days; Hawaii DOH posts Brown Water Advisories when it does.
Questions about Mahukona
- Is it good to snorkel or dive at Mahukona today?
- On Tuesday, November 3 DiveVis rates Mahukona Caution from shore (44/100) (Wind 20 kt). Possible, but check conditions on site before going in.
- What is the water visibility at Mahukona today?
- Fair, 8–15 ft (2.5–4.5 m) expected on Tuesday, November 3, with 90% confidence. It is an estimate from wind, swell, rain, runoff and ocean conditions, not a measurement.
- What's the best time to get in the water at Mahukona today?
- Between 06:00 and 18:00 HST on Tuesday, November 3, from shore.
- How do you get in the water at Mahukona?
- Swim or kayak in from shore, or go by boat from Kawaihae Small Boat Harbor.
Other Big Island spots today
- Beach 69 (Waialea Bay) · Go
- Old Kona Airport · Go
- Puako · Go
- Pine Trees (Kohanaiki) · Go
- Milolii · Go
- Kailua Pier · Go
- Keauhou (manta site) · Go
- Kealakekua Bay · Go
Estimates from wind, swell, rain, runoff, tides and ocean conditions; check conditions on site before going in. How the forecast works.