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@jonhall sorry, I just saw this. That really depends on you, I dive a 1mm year round here. Water temp that time of year should be about 78 deg.

Sure did

Went and dove last night. No problems at all, we hung out on the beach after until 10:30 or so. No locked gates, no harrassment of any kind.

I'll run by and check it put this week, legally they can't close off the free access parking soo....

I would definitely bring your own lights.

Safe, easy, and legal. We've done it several times over the years. Limited parking available and a bit of a hike. Only about 10-15' max depth, sand bottom.

I live about an hour north of kona, but would be happy to meet up/show you some of the good sites.

4x hp100 1x hp80 2x lp72 3x al72 3x al80 2x Al50

2 step is a must, and you really cant go wrong with any of the Kona shops. shore dives are definately hit and miss this time of year. Also Kohala divers is a great shop, and the dives are much different than the kona sites. I haven't done the pelagic dive, but the mantas are an amazing experience.

Kohala divers is a great shop, small 15 passenger boat. I dove with them Saturday, 10 divers in 2 groups. In Kona, Kona Honu, Kona Dive co. and Jacks are all very good, Jacks is the largest but still treats you right.

Another vote for Jack's, we dive with them often. I also have had great experiences with Kona dive company. Shore diving, 2 step is imo the best on the island. Mahukona is our go to local spot, super easy entry and exit and many things to see.

Jack's (going out with them Sunday) or Kona dive company are the 2 I prefer.

Big Island Now: Diver Drowns Off O‘oma Beach

No aow needed for the manta dive, no currents to speak of at the main sites, surge can be a factor at the airport site. Last time I did the dive at the airport we had 22 mantas show.

The manta dive for sure, I haven't done the pelagic magic so I can't speak to that.

+1 on the manta dive, the 2 tank dives will usually do both tanks at the same site, 2nd tank being the mantas @+/- 30 ft. Kona Dive Company or Jacks are the shops I like. Shore or boat for the rest of your dives? Dave

Got my items today, perfect condition thanks.

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There are several dive shops in kona to get gear from, I like Kona Dive Company, but there really isn't a bad shop there.

Heading to Oahu next month, I have 1 day (afternoon) to dive, which site/operator should I shoot for? Dave