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Old Airport
About This Site
Old Airport, just north of Kailua-Kona, offers a beginner-friendly shore dive with easy access and thriving reefs. Perfect for divers eager to explore lava formations and vibrant marine life close to town.
Difficulty
Beginner
Max Depth
15m
Type
Shore
Typical Visibility
21m
Conditions Summary
Best time today
6AM - 12PM
GREAT
Best day in forecast
Monday
GREAT
2026-07-27
Community-reported visibility
n/a
Warnings for today
None
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Dive Conditions Forecast
6:00 am
Good
(8/10 Points)
Entry & Exit
GREAT
Surge
GREAT
Impact on Viz
GOOD
Wave Data
Site
6:00 am
0.3
m
Rating:
GREAT
Period:12s
Light
Direction:S (183°)
Wind Data
Local
6:00 am
5
km/h
Rating:
GOOD
Type:offshore
Direction:NE (56°)
Primary Swell Data
Offshore
6:00 am
1.2
m
Rating:
GOOD
Period:12s
Direction:S (183°)
Secondary Swell Data
Offshore
6:00 am
0.6
m
Period:5s
Direction:N (8°)
Wind Waves
Offshore
6:00 am
0
m
Period:0s
Direction:NE (38°)
Ocean Current
Offshore
6:00 am
1
km/h
Strength:Moderate
Flowing:WNW (297°)
Tide Information
6:00 am
0
m
Rating:
GOOD
Type:Low
High Tide
0.2 m
1:04 am
Low Tide
0.0 m
6:24 am
High Tide
0.6 m
2:09 pm
Low Tide
0.1 m
9:33 pm