Anchorage· Oahu· Hawaii
Mamala Bay General Anchorages (Honolulu)
21° 17.2′ N · 157° 54.5′ W
The big-ship anchorages off Honolulu west of the Kalihi Channel entrance, controlled by the harbormaster; listed so yachts know they are not a casual anchorage.
Practical
Position is General Anchorage B in the state GIS anchorage layer (A, B, C and D lie between 157.886 W and 157.922 W). Coast Pilot 10: general anchorages for commercial vessels, sand and coral bottom (33 CFR 110.235); use is controlled by the Honolulu harbormaster and requires permission; vessels must get traffic clearance from Aloha Tower on VHF 12 (call sign WHX-528), report departure, and monitor VHF 16 and 12 while anchored; do not anchor within 600 yards of the Sand Island sewer outfall; leave during large south swell or strong kona winds. Yachts should use Keehi Lagoon or Ala Wai instead.
Best for
Knowing what the ship anchorages off Honolulu are
Nearby
- Sand Island State Recreation Area and Launch Ramp1.8 NM away
- DOBOR Oahu District Office (Sand Island)2.1 NM away
- Keehi Small Boat Harbor2.1 NM away
- Oahu 72-Hour Anchoring Rule (HAR 13-235)2.1 NM away
- Pearl Harbor Naval Defensive Sea Area2.1 NM away
- Keehi Marine Center Haul-Out2.2 NM away
- La Mariana Sailing Club and Tiki Bar2.2 NM away
- Keehi Lagoon Anchorage Area (transient)2.4 NM away