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South Point (Ka Lae), Big Island: dive & snorkel conditions
South Point (Ka Lae), Tuesday, November 3: visibility Good, 15–25 ft (4.5–7.5 m), and Caution from shore (40/100) to dive or snorkel, best 06:00–18:00 HST.
Updated ; the forecast refreshes every 6 hours. Confidence 92%.
Open South Point (Ka Lae) in the appNo Hawaii DOH Brown Water Advisory near South Point (Ka Lae) today.
Today by how you get in
Shore
– Caution 40
Current 1.4 kt
Best 06:00–18:00 HST
Blue water (300 ft+) 0.2 km out
Kayak
✕ No-go 18
Offshore wind 15 kt — can blow a kayak out to sea
Blue water (300 ft+) 0.2 km out
Boat
– Caution 59
Seas ~7 ft out where you'd dive (E swell, 7 s)
Best 06:00–18:00 HST
Blue water (300 ft+) 0.2 km out
Next 7 days at South Point (Ka Lae)
| Day | Divability | Visibility | Wind | Swell | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – Caution 40 from shore | Good 15–25 ft | 16 kt ENE | 7.5 ft @ 7s | 92% | |
| – Caution 44 from shore | Good 15–25 ft | 14 kt ENE | 6.9 ft @ 7s | 92% | |
| – Caution 43 from shore | Good 15–25 ft | 17 kt ENE | 7.9 ft @ 7s | 86% | |
| – Caution 61 from shore | Excellent 25–60 ft | 14 kt ENE | 9.2 ft @ 8s | 82% | |
| – Caution 39 from shore | Good 15–25 ft | 16 kt ENE | 9.5 ft @ 8s | 75% | |
| – Caution 58 from shore | Excellent 25–60 ft | 14 kt ENE | 9.5 ft @ 8s | 68% | |
| – Caution 41 from shore | Excellent 25–60 ft | 17 kt ENE | 9.2 ft @ 7s | 62% |
About South Point (Ka Lae)
- South Point (Ka Lae) faces south-southwest (200°): swell from that side arrives head-on.
- Swim or kayak in from shore, or go by boat from Kaulana boat ramp.
- Water 100 ft (30 m) deep starts about 0.0 km out.
- Blue water (300 ft / 100 m and deeper) is about 0.2 km out.
What spoils the visibility here
- South swells, mostly May to September, reach it.
- Heavy rain sends brown runoff into the water for a few days; Hawaii DOH posts Brown Water Advisories when it does.
Questions about South Point (Ka Lae)
- Is it good to snorkel or dive at South Point (Ka Lae) today?
- On Tuesday, November 3 DiveVis rates South Point (Ka Lae) Caution from shore (40/100) (Current 1.4 kt). Possible, but check conditions on site before going in.
- What is the water visibility at South Point (Ka Lae) today?
- Good, 15–25 ft (4.5–7.5 m) expected on Tuesday, November 3, with 92% 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 South Point (Ka Lae) today?
- Between 06:00 and 18:00 HST on Tuesday, November 3, from shore.
- How do you get in the water at South Point (Ka Lae)?
- Swim or kayak in from shore, or go by boat from Kaulana boat ramp.
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.