- Maximum draught
- 14 ft
State small boat harbour on the Kona coast of Hawaii Island, 4 km north of Kailua-Kona, with 262 berths and an outer basin.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the open Pacific to the marked harbour entrance. Dredged basin holds depth for a maximum draught of 4.57 metres. Piers A to H plus two T-piers serve sailing and fishing vessels.
Practical
Fuel berth supplying petrol and diesel, the only fuel berth on the Big Island. Harbour office, vessel washdown and two comfort stations. Restaurant, chandlery and boat repair on site.
Ashore
The harbour sits within Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park, which protects ancient fishponds, heiau temples and petroglyphs. Honokohau Beach, reached on foot, is a haul-out spot for green sea turtles. Snorkelling, manta ray and whale-watching tours depart from the harbour.
Key facts
- Type
- Harbour
- Coordinates
- 19.66893, -156.02215 (19°40.14'N 156°1.33'W)
- Country
- United States
- Maximum draught
- 14 ft
- Boaters' rating
- 3.7/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Honokohau lies at 19°40.14'N 156°1.33'W, that is 19.66893, -156.02215 in decimal degrees.
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