Puako Home Sales / Kohala Coast Properties

Aloha water enthusiast and ocean lovers! Usually the ocean at this time of year is calm. This weekend I went out with a friend from Oregon and it reminded me of how big the waves seem to people here on vacation. We of course are used to the bigger waves living in Hawaii all these years. Water safety is one of the most important things to consider when living and vacationing by the ocean.

Here are a few pointers for newcomers and a reminder for the seasoned water people.

Never Swim Alone

Check with lifegaurd or weather service on beach and surf conditions. To check with the National Weather Service for such surf advisories. Their phone number is 245-3564.

Avoid swimming near shorebreaks.

Do not dive into shallow breatking surf or unknown waters.

Be careful on beaches during periods of high surf, since riptides are common during that time. If you get caught in a riptide, don’t fight the current: wait until it subsides , then swim to the shore. Do not panic.

Within our area we have many of the Hawaiian Islands best beaches within the Kohala Coast region.

Here are some of the names of the beaches that people really seem to enjoy.

Lapakahi State Park
Although people rarely swim here but it is part of the true Hawaiian experience. It is made of up of coral and rock. Less wind in the morning.

Hapuna State Park Beach
White sand, good snorkeling, big surf in winter. Always check with lifegaurds before exploring these waters.

Anaeho ‘ Omalu Bay
Located in Waikoloa Beach Park. Good Snorkeling.

Kona Coast State Park
New State park with sand, lava, and coral.

Honokohau
Next to harbor, small sandy beach cove.

Kahalu ‘ u Beach
Big barrier reef keeps bay flat. Good beginner snorkeling.

Kealakakekua Bay
Marine preserve, located five miles south on Alli i Drive.

Pu ‘ Uhonua O Honaunau (City of Refuge)
Historical Park

Punalu’u Beach
Black sand beach, snorkeling and swimming.

Always check in with the lifegaurd on duty and make sure you never turn your back on the ocean.

Ocean front properties in Puako are loved by many different people from around the world for its coral and access to calmer waters.

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