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Scuba diving at Garden Eel Cove in Big Island
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Garden Eel Cove

GREAT
Big IslandBoat
About This Site
Garden Eel Cove, off Kona’s coast near the airport, is a renowned boat dive famous for its garden eels and vibrant reef life. Perfect for intermediate divers seeking a unique twilight or night dive experience.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Max Depth

30m

Type

Boat

Typical Visibility

24m

Conditions Summary

Best time today

8AM - 2PM

GREAT

Best day in forecast

Wednesday

GREAT

2026-02-11

Community-reported visibility

n/a

Warnings for today

None

West-facing cove exposed to west through northwest swells. South swell wraps moderately. North swell is partially blocked. Afternoon onshore winds can cause chop.

NNEESESSWWNW
Protected
Partially Exposed
Exposed
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