Port

Honokohau

3.7United StatesHawaii
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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