Kealakekua Bay - Big Island, HI
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N 19° 28.868 W 155° 55.968
5Q E 192115 N 2156694
There is lots to see near the Captain Cook monument.
Waymark Code: WMBVHX
Location: Hawaii, United States
Date Posted: 06/23/2011
Views: 12
Kealakekua Bay encompasses 315 acres and measures 1.5 miles in length and one mile in width. It is the largest sheltered natural bay on the island of Hawaii. The calm, protected waters and sunny skies of Kealakekua Bay provide superior snorkeling and diving year round, with the water temperature averaging 76 degrees. However, and underground water spring is nearby and you can encounter some very chilly water.
A pod of Hawaiian Spinner dolphins frequents Kealakekua Bay. Turtles are there too. Due to the calm water conditions, extensive coral reef, and thriving underwater life, Kealakekua Bay offers some of the best snorkeling and diving in Hawaii.
It is a difficult hike to access the site byland, so boat transportation is prefered. A cruise on the Fairwinds boat is the best way to go, but you can kayak there too.
Water Type: Ocean
Salinity: Salt
Access: Boat (day trip)
Maximum Depth: 100
Typical Visibility: Excellent (60+ ft)
Has Reef?: yes
Underwater Life: Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles, Parrot Fish, Squirrel Fish, Goat Fish, Squirrel Fish, Angel Fish, Crown of Thorns, Moray Eels, Trigger Fish, Butterfly Fish, Blue Tail Wrasse
Wreck or Submerged Object?: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
1) To log a visit, at least a picture taken at the surface, including any distinguishing landmarks or buoys if present, is required. While you do not have to enter the water, this is encouraged.
2) If you dive at the site, describe your visit including any details you wish to share such as weather, water temperature, visibility, bottom time, and anything of interest that you observed, living or nonliving.