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Suck 'Em Up

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About This Site

Suck 'Em Up is a thrilling boat dive site off the Kona coast, known for its strong currents and lava tubes that create a 'suction' effect. It's ideal for advanced divers seeking an adrenaline-pumping experience.

Difficulty

Advanced

Max Depth

100 ft

Type

Boat

Typical Visibility

85 ft

Conditions Summary

Best time today

12 PM - 6 PM

GOOD

Best day in forecast

Sunday

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2025-04-27

Community-reported visibility

n/a

Warnings

No warnings for today

Nearby Dive Sites

Mahukona Beach Park NudiMadness House 38 Kiholo Bay Garden Eel Cove Suck 'Em Up Crescent Beach/Honokohau Bay Old Airport Pawai Bay Kailua Bay Mile Marker 4 Manta Village Honaunau Bay (Two Step)Black Pebble Beach

Dive Conditions Forecast

12:00 am

Fair

(6/10 Points)

Entry & Exit

GOOD

Surge

FAIR

Impact on Viz

Impact on Visibility

POOR

Wave Data

12:00 am

2.5

Rating:

FAIR

Period:12s

Direction:W (272°)

Wind Data

12:00 am

8.0

mph

Rating:

GREAT

Direction:SSE (160°)

Primary Swell Data

12:00 am

1.3

Rating:

GOOD

Period:12s

Direction:WNW (299°)

Secondary Swell Data

12:00 am

1.2

Period:9s

Direction:S (182°)

Tide Information

12:00 am

1.2

Rating:

BAD

Type:FALLING

Low Tide

0.4 ft

5:03 am

High Tide

0.4 ft

7:48 am

Low Tide

0.2 ft

12:56 pm

High Tide

1.8 ft

9:35 pm

Dive Site Guide for Suck 'Em Up

Entry & Exit

Entry via boat with a giant stride; exit by ascending to the boat.

Access

Boat dive only, accessed via local dive operators.

What You'll See

Barracuda, reef sharks, jacks, and colorful reef fish.

Underwater Topology

Lava tubes, arches, and steep drop-offs.

Parking

Parking available at nearby harbors or dive shop lots for boat departures.

Facilities

Boat-based facilities; harbors offer restrooms and gear rental.

Crowd Factor

Low, as the advanced difficulty and strong currents deter casual divers. Boat-only access further limits numbers.

Look Out For

Strong currents require excellent buoyancy control. Depth demands air monitoring. Visibility typically good but can drop with current-driven sediment. Watch for boat traffic.

How to Find It

As a boat dive, access is from Kona coast harbors like Honokohau. From Kailua-Kona, take Highway 19 north, turn left onto Kealakehe Parkway, and follow to Honokohau Harbor, where parking and dive boats are available.

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