Anchorage· Maui· Hawaii
Honomanu Bay
20° 51.8′ N · 156° 9.9′ W · approximate
A steep valley mouth with a black shingle beach, a stream and a local surf break, just west of Keanae on the Road to Hana.
Practical
Approx: bay position from OpenStreetMap (node 368391227). Coast Pilot: a good landing place and fair small-boat anchorage during the trades, although the swell is felt; anchor in 2 to 3 fathoms about 200 yards from the black shingle beach; the east side is shallow. Puu o Kohola (844 ft) is 0.5 mile west. Small craft only; leave if north swell builds.
Best for
Small-boat stop on the windward coast
Season
Light trades; not in north swell