Paaoao Bay
Protected Area
Kealakekua Bay Marine Life Conservation District
Why dive here
Paaoao Bay is a reef dive where divers can encounter blue sharks, sea turtles and sperm whales. Water ranges 25-28°C, warmest August, September, October.
Paaoao Bay offers a fairly straightforward shore dive along the Big Island's Kona coast. You'll likely find a mix of rocky reef and sandy patches, home to the usual Hawaiian suspects: yellow tangs, parrotfish, and perhaps a moray eel peeking out. It's a decent spot for a relaxed dive when you're looking for an easy entry and don't want anything too challenging. Best suited for those seeking a casual dip rather than dramatic topography.
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Jack’s Diving Locker
Boss Frog's Dive & Surf
Pacific Rim Divers Limited
Kona Honu Divers
Aquatic Life Divers
Blue Wilderness Dive Adventures Corp.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Paaoao Bay
Paaoao Bay Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Paaoao Bay, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (20.73, -156.95) (9km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
27°C
81°F · Range: 26.7–28.4°C
Current Speed
11.31 cm/s
Direction: NW (315°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.035 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
35.58 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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