Dive-site story
Situated off the Kona coast near Keahole Point, this site offers two distinct diving experiences. By day, divers explore volcanic coral ridges and sandy patches populated by colonies of endemic garden eels swaying in the surge. After sunset, the location transforms into one of the world's most renowned feeding arenas for coastal manta rays, which somersault overhead under artificial illumination.
Reliable nighttime encounters with feeding reef manta rays
Expansive sandy channel hosting hundreds of endemic garden eels
Campfire-style night dive setup on a calm sand basin
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Manta rays frequent the cove all year, with calmer seas and warmer water typically occurring through late summer and autumn.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reef Manta RayMobula alfredi | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawaiian Garden EelGorgasia hawaiiensis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green Sea TurtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Milletseed ButterflyfishChaetodon militaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Whitetip Reef SharkTriaenodon obesus | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
