Map of Old Kona Airport (Pawai Bay side)
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IntermediateShore Dive

Old Kona Airport (Pawai Bay side)

Hawaii, United States
Depth30–70 ft (9.1–21.3 m)
AccessShore
Cert LevelOpen Water
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Flat calm mornings; avoid any S/W swell.

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A convenient shore dive at the old runway beach park just north of downtown Kailua-Kona. A short swim over a lava ridge at ~30 ft leads to coral structure, arches and small caverns sloping to sand around 70-100 ft. A favorite local site for quick tank dives and night dives when seas are flat.

Quick Facts

Depth Range9.1m – 21.3m
CertificationOpen Water
GearHard-sole boots, 3mm wetsuit, dive light for caverns and night dives.
HazardsSlippery lava rock entry, surge with any south or west swell (skip the dive if swell is running), urchins.
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