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Scuba diving at Pawai Bay in Big Island
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Pawai Bay

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Big IslandShore
About This Site
Pawai Bay is a sheltered shore dive site perfect for beginners. Its calm waters and abundant coral make it a favorite for spotting reef fish and turtles. However, it is part of a Hawaiian Heritage site and therefore driving there is discouraged.

Difficulty

Beginner

Max Depth

50ft

Type

Shore

Typical Visibility

75ft

Conditions Summary

Best time today

1PM - 7PM

GREAT

Best day in forecast

Tuesday

GREAT

2026-11-10

Community-reported visibility

n/a

Warnings for today

None

West-facing bay offering good protection from north and south swells. West swell hits directly but is dampened by bay geometry. Trade winds are blocked. Land access restricted; boat entry is respectful.

NNEESESSWWNW
Protected
Partially Exposed
Exposed
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