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Nudimadness

Kona, Hawaii, United States
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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All levels

Shallow shore dive famous for diverse nudibranchs.

Shore Access
1m Avg Depth
2m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is a shallow location, ideal for exploring the underwater world. It’s particularly known as a prime spot to encounter small nudibranchs – delicate and beautiful sea slugs. Beyond these tiny treasures, you'll find a variety of fish species and other invertebrates adding to the diverse marine life present. This makes it a rewarding dive for both beginners and experienced divers alike.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Fair
Macro Marine Life Excellent
Landscape Quality Good
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

macro photographymuck divingbeginner friendlyshore divecoral reefnudibranch

Marine Life

NudibranchYellow tangMoorish idolParrotfishOctopusEelCrabShrimp

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Extremely shallow depth and easy shore access for all divers.

Hazards:
Sharp rocksSurgeSea urchins
Current Strength:

Mild

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 27.5°C

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